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Karas Region
Basic Analysis with Highlights
Central Bureau of Statistics National Planning Commission Private Bag 13356, Windhoek
2001 Population and Housing Census
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
June 2004 Price: N$ 35.00
ISBN: 0-86976-625-2
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Table of Contents
Foreword ........................................................................................... 3
Summary Census Indicators ..................................................................... 4
1 General Overview ....................................................................... 12
2 Population Structure and Composition ....................................... 14
3 Disability ..................................................................................... 19
4 Early Childhood Development .................................................... 20
5 Education and Literacy ............................................................... 22
6 Labour Force ............................................................................... 25
7 Household Composition and Characteristics .............................. 31
8 Housing Conditions ..................................................................... 36
9 Water Supply and Sanitation ....................................................... 42
10 Fertility ........................................................................................ 46
11 Mortality and Orphanhood .......................................................... 48
Appendices
1. Census Definitions of Concepts and Classifications 52
2. Questionnaires 62
3. Detailed Tables 64
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Foreword
This report covers the detailed results of 2001 Namibia Population and Housing Census for
the Karas Region. The first report for the Census was the Preliminary Report, which was
released in March 2002. The results, which were presented in that report, were provisional in
nature. They were based on manual tabulations, and provided population totals categorized
by females and males.
The current report provides regional detailed basic highlights from the Census. These
highlights were derived from detailed tabulations and analysis, which was undertaken after
the completion of data processing of the Census information collected in the questionnaires.
There is therefore a likelihood that some of the figures presented in this report may differ
slightly from those in the Preliminary Report due to some errors in the manual compilation.
There is a need to note that the Census collected information at both personal and household
levels relating to basic characteristics of the population. Basic indicators in the form of
percentages and rates are presented for both levels. The indicators are also given at regional,
urban and rural as well as at constituency levels.
The report does not provide information on why or how the population is characterized. The
information relates to what is happening to the population.
The information relates to all persons who were in Karas during the Census Reference Night
of 27 to 28 August, 2001. All persons who usually resided in the region, but were not present
during the Census Reference Night, are therefore not included in the analysis. On the other
hand, all those persons who usually did not reside in Karas, but were present during the
Census Reference Night, are included in this report. Information on the population, which
usually resides in the various regions will be presented in the National Report.
It is not possible to mention all the various national and international bodies and individuals
who have contributed in the undertaking of the Census exercise. However, we are grateful to
the technical, financial and material support provided by the United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA), the Governments of Sweden, United Kingdom, Spain, France and the United
States of America.
Our sincere appreciation goes to the Grade 11 learners and the Primary School teachers who
worked respectively as interviewers and supervisors during the main Census enumeration. We
would also like to acknowledge the support provided by the regional and local leadership
towards the whole Census exercise. The contribution of the rest of the Census staff to the
whole operation is appreciated. Last, but not least, we would like to acknowledge the support
and cooperation of the general public, especially during the enumeration period.
It is our sincere hope that the Census results, and in particular this report, will be put to good
use by both planners and policy makers for objective formulation and implementation of
programmes and policies for the development of our nation.
Immanuel Ngatjizeko, M. P.
Director General
National Planning Commission Windhoek, June 2004
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Regions of Namibia
Kunene
Erongo
Otjozondjupa
Omaheke
Hardap
Khomas
Karas
Caprivi
Kavango
Ohangwena
Omusati
Oshana
Oshikoto
Karas Region
Total population:
Berseba 9 064
Karasburg 15 758
Keetmanshoop Rural 22 704
Keetmanshoop Urban 15 777
Luderitz 14 542
Oranjemund 7 789
Berseb
a Luderit
z
Oranjemund Karasburg
Keetmanshoop
Rural
Keetmanshoop Urban
Chapter 0 Title
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Karas Region – Census Indicators, 2001
Population Size 2001 1991
Total 69 329 61 162
Females 32 346 27 239
Males 36 976 33 923
Growth Rate (%) 1.3 ..
In Urban/Rural, percent
Urban areas 54 45
Rural areas 46 55
Sex ratio
Males per 100 females 114 125
Area: In square Kilometres 161 215 162 384
Population density
Persons per sq. km 0.4 0.4
Age composition, percent
Under 5 years 11 16
5 – 14 years 20 26
15 – 59 years 63 51
60+ years 6 7
Marital status: 15 years and above, Percent
Never married 55 48
Married legally, of whom 32 39
Married with certificate 29 …
Married traditionally 3 …
Married consensually 8 7
Divorced/Separated 1 2
Widowed 3 4
Citizenship, percent
Namibian 96 93
Non-Namibian 3 7
Main language spoken at home
Percent of households
Afrikaans 40 41
Nama/Damara 26 38
Oshiwambo 23 15
Private households
Number 15 481 12 046
Average size 4.1 4.3
Head of Household, percent
Females 35 27
Males 65 73
Literacy rate, 15+ years, percent 92 76
Education, 15+ years, percent
Never attended 8 12
Currently at school 23 9
Left school 66 79
2001 1991
Children 6-15 years attending school, Percent
Girls 87 81
Boys 85 86
Labour force, 15+ years, percent
In labour force 74 67
Employed 72 79
Unemployed 28 21
Outside labour force 24 33
Student 28 27
Homemaker 40 46
Retired, too old, etc. 32 27
Housing Conditions, percent
Households with
Safe water 94 97
No toilet facility 26 25
Electricity for lighting 50 41
Access to radio 81 73
Wood/Charcoal for cooking 35 44
Main Source of income, percent
Household main income
Farming 7 ..
Wages & Salaries 69 ..
Cash remittance 6 ..
Business, non-farming 5 ..
Pension 10 ..
Fertility
Average number of children
per woman 3.2 4.1
Mortality
Infant deaths per 1000 live births
Females 38 ..
Males 57 ..
Both Sexes 47 39
Life expectancy at birth, years
Females 61 66
Males 54 70
Orphanhood, children under 15 years, percent
Orphaned by
Mother 4 …
Father 6 …
Both parents 1 …
Disability, percent
With disability 3 3
Of whom
Deaf 22 13
Blind 29 26
Speech 10 9
Limbs 40 38
Hands 13 ..
Legs 27 ..
Mental 7 19
Census Indicators
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Berseba Constituency – Census Indicators, 2001
Population Size
Total 9 064
Females 4 312
Males 4 752
Sex ratio
Males per 100 females 110
Age composition, percent
Under 5 years 13
5 – 14 years 24
15 – 59 years 49
60+ years 12
Marital status: 15 years and above
Percent
Never married 70
Married with certificate 17
Married traditionally 0
Married consensually 6
Divorced/Separated 1
Widowed 3
Private households
Number 1 950
Average size 4.6
Head of Household, percent
Females 37
Males 63
Literacy rate, 15+ years, percent 84
Education, 15+ years, percent
Never attended 16
Currently at school 9
Left school 74
Children 6-15 years attending school
Percent
Girls 87
Boys 85
Labour force, 15+ years, percent
In labour force 52
Employed 61
Unemployed 39
Outside labour force 45
Student 18
Homemaker 47
Retired, too old, etc. 35
Housing Conditions, percent
Households with
Safe water 77
No toilet facility 53
Electricity for lighting 27
Access to radio 87
Main Source of income, percent
Household main income
Farming 29
Wages & Salaries 32
Cash remittance 7
Business, non-farming 2
Pension 26
Fertility
Average number of children
per woman 3.4
Mortality
Infant deaths per 1000 live births
Females 52
Males 67
Life expectancy at birth, years
Females 68
Males 51
Disability, percent
With disability 4
Census Indicators
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Karasburg Constituency – Census Indicators, 2001
Population Size
Total 15 758
Females 7 619
Males 8 135
Sex ratio
Males per 100 females 107
Age composition, percent
Under 5 years 12
5 – 14 years 19
15 – 59 years 63
60+ years 6
Marital status: 15 years and above
Percent
Never married 68
Married with certificate 16
Married traditionally 5
Married consensually 7
Divorced/Separated 1
Widowed 2
Private households
Number 3 748
Average size 4.0
Head of Household, percent
Females 32
Males 68
Literacy rate, 15+ years, percent 93
Education, 15+ years, percent
Never attended 8
Currently at school 6
Left school 85
Children 6-15 years attending school
Percent
Girls 82
Boys 80
Labour force, 15+ years, percent
In labour force 75
Employed 69
Unemployed 31
Outside labour force 25
Student 22
Homemaker 41
Retired, too old, etc. 30
Housing Conditions, percent
Households with
Safe water 89
No toilet facility 46
Electricity for lighting 30
Access to radio 63
Main Source of income, percent
Household main income
Farming 6
Wages & Salaries 67
Cash remittance 10
Business, non-farming 4
Pension 9
Fertility
Average number of children
per woman 3.4
Mortality
Infant deaths per 1000 live births
Females 39
Males 56
Life expectancy at birth, years
Females 58
Males 47
Disability, percent
With disability 2
Census Indicators
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Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency – Census Indicators, 2001
Population Size
Total 6 399
Females 3 122
Males 3 276
Sex ratio
Males per 100 females 105
Age composition, percent
Under 5 years 13
5 – 14 years 24
15 – 59 years 54
60+ years 8
Marital status: 15 years and above
Percent
Never married 67
Married with certificate 22
Married traditionally 0
Married consensually 7
Divorced/Separated 1
Widowed 2
Private households
Number 1 480
Average size 4.3
Head of Household, percent
Females 24
Males 76
Literacy rate, 15+ years, percent 88
Education, 15+ years, percent
Never attended 12
Currently at school 5
Left school 81
Children 6-15 years attending school
Percent
Girls 81
Boys 78
Labour force, 15+ years, percent
In labour force 67
Employed 76
Unemployed 23
Outside labour force 32
Student 16
Homemaker 47
Retired, too old, etc. 25
Housing Conditions, percent
Households with
Safe water 97
No toilet facility 35
Electricity for lighting 40
Access to radio 84
Main Source of income, percent
Household main income
Farming 19
Wages & Salaries 64
Cash remittance 3
Business, non-farming 3
Pension 9
Fertility
Average number of children
per woman 4.1
Mortality
Infant deaths per 1000 live births
Females 68
Males 97
Life expectancy at birth, years
Females 51
Males 57
Disability, percent
With disability 4
Census Indicators
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Keetmanshoop Urban Constituency – Census Indicators, 2001
Population Size
Total 15 777
Females 8 204
Males 7 573
Sex ratio
Males per 100 females 92
Age composition, percent
Under 5 years 11
5 – 14 years 22
15 – 59 years 59
60+ years 6
Marital status: 15 years and above
Percent
Never married 73
Married with certificate 20
Married traditionally 0
Married consensually 2
Divorced/Separated 1
Widowed 3
Private households
Number 3 223
Average size 4.6
Head of Household, percent
Females 43
Males 57
Literacy rate, 15+ years, percent 94
Education, 15+ years, percent
Never attended 6
Currently at school 10
Left school 82
Children 6-15 years attending school
Percent
Girls 91
Boys 88
Labour force, 15+ years, percent
In labour force 70
Employed 67
Unemployed 33
Outside labour force 30
Student 31
Homemaker 24
Retired, too old, etc. 36
Housing Conditions, percent
Households with
Safe water 100
No toilet facility 2
Electricity for lighting 78
Access to radio 93
Main Source of income, percent
Household main income
Farming 1
Wages & Salaries 73
Cash remittance 5
Business, non-farming 6
Pension 13
Fertility
Average number of children
per woman 3.3
Mortality
Infant deaths per 1000 live births
Females 36
Males 61
Life expectancy at birth, years
Females 61
Males 63
Disability, percent
With disability 2
Census Indicators
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Luderitz Constituency – Census Indicators, 2001
Population Size
Total 14 542
Females 6 312
Males 8 228
Sex ratio
Males per 100 females 130
Age composition, percent
Under 5 years 10
5 – 14 years 15
15 – 59 years 71
60+ years 3
Marital status: 15 years and above
Percent
Never married 72
Married with certificate 16
Married traditionally 1
Married consensually 9
Divorced/Separated 1
Widowed 1
Private households
Number 3 649
Average size 3.6
Head of Household, percent
Females 43
Males 57
Literacy rate, 15+ years, percent 97
Education, 15+ years, percent
Never attended 6
Currently at school 6
Left school 86
Children 6-15 years attending school
Percent
Girls 90
Boys 88
Labour force, 15+ years, percent
In labour force 84
Employed 70
Unemployed 30
Outside labour force 16
Student 34
Homemaker 29
Retired, too old, etc. 25
Housing Conditions, percent
Households with
Safe water 99
No toilet facility 17
Electricity for lighting 48
Access to radio 83
Main Source of income, percent
Household main income
Farming 1
Wages & Salaries 80
Cash remittance 6
Business, non-farming 5
Pension 4
Fertility
Average number of children
per woman 3.1
Mortality
Infant deaths per 1000 live births
Females 23
Males 34
Life expectancy at birth, years
Females 68
Males 54
Disability, percent
With disability 2
Census Indicators
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Oranjemund Constituency – Census Indicators, 2001
Population Size
Total 7 789
Females 2 777
Males 5 012
Sex ratio
Males per 100 females 181
Age composition, percent
Under 5 years 6
5 – 14 years 14
15 – 59 years 77
60+ years 1
Marital status: 15 years and above
Percent
Never married 58
Married with certificate 37
Married traditionally 2
Married consensually 1
Divorced/Separated 1
Widowed 1
Private households
Number 1 431
Average size 3.8
Head of Household, percent
Females 18
Males 82
Literacy rate, 15+ years, percent 92
Education, 15+ years, percent
Never attended 8
Currently at school 18
Left school 73
Children 6-15 years attending school
Percent
Girls 94
Boys 96
Labour force, 15+ years, percent
In labour force 86
Employed 90
Unemployed 10
Outside labour force 14
Student 42
Homemaker 40
Retired, too old, etc. 9
Housing Conditions, percent
Households with
Safe water 98
No toilet facility 2
Electricity for lighting 83
Access to radio 87
Main Source of income, percent
Household main income
Farming 1
Wages & Salaries 89
Cash remittance 1
Business, non-farming 5
Pension 0.3
Fertility
Average number of children
per woman 2.7
Mortality
Infant deaths per 1000 live births
Females 15
Males 45
Life expectancy at birth, years
Females 73
Males 71
Disability, percent
With disability 3
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1. General Overview
1.1 Total Enumerated Population
The total population enumerated in Karas was 69 329. Out of these, 32 346 were females while
36 976 were males. This gives a sex ratio of about 114 males per 100 females. It should be noted that
this population is not the same as those who usually reside in the region. These were the persons who
were physically present on the Census Reference Night of 27-28 August 2001. Some of the
enumerated persons were visitors and travellers who usually reside elsewhere. Likewise, persons who
usually reside in Karas, but were not present on the Census reference night, were enumerated
elsewhere if they spent the night in Namibia.
The enumeration exercise covered all persons in private households and institutions, the homeless and
overnight travellers. The figure below provides a breakdown of the population by these groups. The
population in private households constitute about 92 percent of the total enumerated population.
Population in institutions is about five percent of the total population.
The size of the private households is relatively large, where one out of four households are made up of
more than 6 members. However, the population in these households constitutes half (50%) of the
household population in the region. While one-person households make up 18 percent of all
households, they constitute only 4% of the household population.
Figure 1.1 Total Population, Karas, 2001 Census
Total population
69 329
Institutional Population
3 726 (5.4%)
Household Population
64 039 (92.4 %)
Homeless & Overnight
Travellers
1 546 (2.3%)
1
Person
2 740
4.3%
2
Persons
5 564
8.7%
3
Persons
6 714
10.5%
4
Persons
8 560
13.4%
5
Persons
8 410
13.1%
6 – 7
Persons
12 976
20.3%
8 – 9
Persons
8 218
12.8%
10+
Persons
10 857
17.0%
Figure 1.2 Households, Karas, 2001 Census
Households
15 481
1
Person
2 740
17.7%
2
Persons
2 782
18.0%
3
Persons
2 238
14.5%
4
Persons
2 140
13.8%
5
Persons
1 682
10.9%
6 – 7
Persons
2 028
13.1%
8 – 9
Persons
976
6.3%
10+
Persons
895
5.8%
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1.2 Population Distribution
The enumerated population distribution by urban and rural areas as well as by constituencies is shown
below. It should be noted that urban areas are so proclaimed by the Government. About 54 percent of
the total population was enumerated in the urban parts of the region.
There are 6 constituencies in the region. Karasburg, Keetmanshoop Urban and Luderitz constituencies
each have about 22 percent of the enumerated population, making them the most populous
constituencies in the region. The proportion of the population in the Keetmanshoop Rural
constituency was just over 9% of the enumerated population in the region.
Table 1.2.1 Population distribution by sex and area, Karas,
2001 Census
Area Total Percent Females Male
Karas 69 329 100 32 346 36 976
Urban 37 599 54.2 18 106 19 490
Rural 31 730 45.8 14 240 17 486
Berseba 9 064 13.1 4 312 4 752
Karasburg 15 758 22.7 7 619 8 135
Keetmanshoop Rural 6 399 9.2 3 122 3 276
Keetmanshoop Urban 15 777 22.8 8 204 7 573
Lüderitz 14 542 21.0 6 312 8 228
Oranjemund 7 789 11.2 2 777 5 012
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2 Population Structure and Composition
Information on sex and age forms the basis for detailed analysis of the characteristics of any
population. The Census collected information on age, sex, marital status, citizenship and place of birth
for all persons who were enumerated. Information on sex and age in completed years provides the
basis for the analysis of the sex and age structure of the population.
2.1 Age Structure: Regional Level
3 out of 10 persons in Karas are aged below 15 years
The age distribution of the population by broad age groups and by area is presented in Table 2.1.1
below. At the same time, Figure 2.1.1 presents the regional population pyramid by 5-year age groups.
It can be observed from the table that the working age population, i.e. those aged 15 – 59 years,
makes up more than 60 percent of the whole population in the region. This can clearly be observed
in the population pyramid, which is bulky in the middle ages. The proportion of the population aged
60 years and above, i.e. the senior citizens, is only 6 percent, a relatively low percentage.
Table 2.1.1 Population distribution by area and age group,
Karas, 2001 Census
Area Percent in age group
0 - 4 5 - 14 15 - 59 60+ Not
stated
Karas 11.1 19.5 62.6 5.7 1.2
Urban 10.5 19.2 64.8 4.5 1.1
Rural 11.7 19.8 60.0 7.1 1.3
Berseba 13.3 24.4 49.2 11.6 1.5
Karasburg 12.0 19.3 62.5 5.8 0.5
Keetmanshoop Rural 13.2 23.9 54.0 7.6 1.3
Keetmanshoop Urban 11.5 22.3 59.2 6.1 0.8
Lüderitz 10.0 14.7 70.6 3.0 1.7
Oranjemund 5.9 13.6 77.2 1.3 2.0
Figure 2.1.1 Population Pyramid, Karas, 2001 Census
6000 4000 2000 0 2000 4000 6000
0 - 4
5 - 9
10 - 14
15 - 19
20 - 24
25 - 29
30 - 34
35 - 39
40 - 44
45 - 49
50 - 54
55 - 59
60 - 64
65 - 69
70 - 74
75 - 79
80 - 84
85 - 89
90 - 94
Female Population Male
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2.2 Age structure: Urban and rural areas
The age distribution of the population by broad age groups for urban and rural areas is shown in Table
2.1.1. Figures 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 present the population pyramids for the respective areas by five-year
age groups. Except for the proportion of senior citizens, there are hardly any differences on the age
structure between urban and rural areas. This can clearly be seen from the respective population
pyramids. They are both bulky in the middle, an indication of a high proportion of the working age
population.
Figure 2.2.1 Urban population pyramid, Karas,
2001 Census
3000 2000 1000 0 1000 2000 3000
0 - 4 5 - 9
10 - 1415 - 1920 - 2425 - 2930 - 3435 - 3940 - 4445 - 4950 - 5455 - 5960 - 6465 - 6970 - 7475 - 7980 - 8485 - 8990 - 94
Female population Male
Figure 2.2.2 Rural population pyramid, Karas,
2001 Census
3000 2000 1000 0 1000 2000 3000
0 - 4 5 - 9
10 - 1415 - 1920 - 2425 - 2930 - 3435 - 3940 - 4445 - 4950 - 5455 - 5960 - 6465 - 6970 - 7475 - 7980 - 8485 - 8990 - 94
Female Population Male
2.3 Age Structure: Constituency Level
The age distribution of the population by broad age groups for the six constituencies is shown in Table
2.1.1. Luderitz and Oranjemund constituencies have a relatively high proportion of the working age
population and a relatively low proportion of the senior citizens. On the other hand, there is a
relatively high proportion (12%) of the senior citizens in Berseba constituency. This also happens to
be the only constituency where the working age population is under 50 percent. The age structure for
the rest of the constituencies is relatively close to that of the region. It is worth noting that
Oranjemund constituency has a relatively low proportion of the under fives (6%).
2.4 Sex composition
For every 100 females in Karas there are 114 Males
Table 2.4.1 shows the sex ratio as well as the sex composition (percent) of the population by area.
Males make up 53 percent of the whole population in the region. The sex ratio, which is the number
of males per 100 females, is 114. Figure 2.4.1 shows the sex ratio by age for the regional population.
The number of females and males is almost equal for the age groups below 20 years. For the age
groups 20 – 59, there are relatively more males than females. After age 40, the sex ratio declines,
implying that there are relatively more females than males in the higher age groups. Except for the
Keetmsnhoop Urban constituency, the sex composition of the population in the other constituencies
follows the same pattern as the regional one. With regard to Keetmanshoop Urban, there were 92
males for every 100 females. Interestingly, Oranjemund has the highest sex ratio of 180 males for
every 100 fenales.
Chapter 2 Population Structure and Composition
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Table 2.4.1 Sex ratio and percent distribution of the population
by sex and area Karas, 2001 Census
Area Percent Sex Ratio
Female Male
Karas 46.7 53.3 114.3
Urban 48.2 51.8 107.6
Rural 44.9 55.1 122.8
Berseba 47.6 52.4 110.2
Karasburg 48.4 51.6 106.8
Keetmanshoop Rural 48.8 51.2 104.9
Keetmanshoop Urban 52.0 48.0 92.3
Lüderitz 43.4 56.6 130.4
Oranjemund 35.7 64.3 180.5
Figure 2.4.1 Sex ratio by age, Karas, 2001 Census
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
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4
5 -
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15
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25
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ale
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2.5 Marital status
29% of all persons aged 15+ years in Karas are married with certificate
The Census asked all persons their current marital status. Table 2.5.1 below presents the distribution
of the regional population aged 15 years and above by type of marital status. For the region as a
whole, almost 3 out of 10 persons aged 15 years and above are married with certificate. It can be
observed that 53 percent of the females and 58 percent of the males had never been married at the
time of the Census. It can further be noted that the number of the widowed females is three times
more than that of the widowed males.
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Table 2.5.1 Population 15 years and above by sex and marital status,
Karas, 2001 Census
Marital Status Number Percent
Total Female Male Not
stated
Total Female Male
Never married 26 285 11 269 15 015 1 55.5 52.6 57.9
Married with certificate 13 627 6 098 7 528 1 28.8 28.5 29.0
Married traditional 1 217 481 736 2.6 2.2 2.8
Consensual union 3 651 1 815 1 836 7.7 8.5 7.1
Divorced or separated 710 400 310 1.5 1.9 1.2
Widowed 1 603 1 223 379 1 3.4 5.7 1.5
Not stated 253 133 118 2 0.5 0.6 0.5
Total 47 346 21 419 25 922 5 100 100 100
2.6 Citizenship
Table 2.6.1 Population by sex and citizenship, Karas, 2001 Census
Citizenship Number Percent
Total Female Male Not
stated
Total Females Male
Namibian 66 843 31 330 35 509 4 96.4 96.9 96
Non Namibian 2 330 922 1 405 3 3.4 2.9 3.8
Not stated 156 94 62 0 0.2 0.3 0.2
Total 69 329 32 346 36 976 7 100 100 100
Table 2.6.2 Population with non-Namibian citizenship
by sex and citizenship, Karas, 2001 Census
Citizenship Number Percent,
Total Total Female Male
Angola 67 20 47 2.9
Botswana 9 4 5 0.4
South Africa 1364 520 843 58.5
Zambia 11 2 9 0.5
Zimbabwe 88 48 40 3.8
Other SADC countries 278 123 155 11.9
Other African countries 29 8 21 1.2
European countries 398 162 234 17.1
American countries 35 18 17 1.5
Asian and Oceanic countries 34 11 23 1.5
Other countries 17 6 11 0.7
Total 2330 922 1405 100
All persons were asked to
state their country of
citizenship. Tables 2.6.1
and 2.6.2 show the total
population and the non-
Namibian population
respectively by country of
citizenship in Karas
region. In Karas, 96
percent of the population
were nationals of
Namibia. South Africans
make up more than 50
percent of the non-
Namibian nationals.
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2.7 Place of birth
Information on place of birth is useful for the analysis of lifetime migration. To identify their place of
birth, all persons were asked to state their mothers’ place of usual residence at the time of their birth.
Table 2.7.1 presents the distribution of the population by place of birth. It can be seen that close to 3
out of 5 of all persons who were enumerated in the region were born in the region. About 1 out of 5
persons were born in the northern regions. Six percent of those enumerated were born outside the
country.
Table 2.7.1 Population by sex and place of birth, Karas, 2001 Census
Birthplace Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Caprivi 1 017 504 513 1.5 1.6 1.4
Erongo 866 417 449 1.2 1.3 1.2
Hardap 2 718 1 273 1 445 3.9 3.9 3.9
Karas 40 743 20 692 20 050 58.8 64.0 54.2
Kavango 2 922 1 242 1 680 4.2 3.8 4.5
Khomas 2 419 1 148 1 271 3.5 3.5 3.4
Kunene 194 81 113 0.3 0.3 0.3
Ohangwena 3 516 1 406 2 108 5.1 4.3 5.7
Omaheke 341 164 177 0.5 0.5 0.5
Omusati 3 773 1 040 2 733 5.4 3.2 7.4
Oshana 3 843 1 473 2 370 5.5 4.6 6.4
Oshikoto 1 443 552 891 2.1 1.7 2.4
Otjozondjupa 538 226 312 0.8 0.7 0.8
Not stated 903 239 663 1.3 0.7 1.8
Outside Namibia 4 093 1 889 2 201 5.9 5.8 6.0
Total 69 329 32 346 36 976 100 100 100
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3 Disability
The Census asked all persons about any type of permanent disability or limitation. Disability is
defined as a limitation in carrying out everyday activities at home, at work, or at school because of
long-term physical or mental condition.
Six various types of disability are identified: blind, deaf, impaired speech, impairment of hands,
impairment of legs and mentally disabled/mentally ill.
Tables 3.1 and 3.2 below show the disabled population by area and sex as well as by type of disability.
It can be seen from the first table that the proportion of the disabled population in Karas Region was
close to 3 percent. There are no significant differences between females and males. The proportion of
disabled persons is slightly lower in urban than in rural areas. In the former it is 2 percent as against 3
percent in the latter. At constituency level, there are no significant differences. The proportion of
disabled persons ranges from about 2 percent in Luderitz and Keetmanshoop Urban to 4 percent in
Keetmanshoop Rural and Berseba.
It can be observed in Table 3.2 that blindness is the most common type of disability in Karas. It affects
29 percent of the disabled population. Impairment of legs accounts for 27 percent of all disabilities.
Table 3.1 Disabled Population by area and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Population Number of disabled Percent disabled
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
Karas 67 765 32 008 35 757 1 698 762 936 2.5 2.4 2.6
Urban 36 595 17 975 18 620 734 318 416 2.0 1.8 2.2
Rural 31 170 14 033 17 137 964 444 520 3.1 3.2 3.0
Berseba 9 064 4 312 4 752 371 189 182 4.1 4.4 3.8
Karasburg 15 216 7 423 7 793 351 155 196 2.3 2.1 2.5
Keetmanshoop Rural 6 397 3 122 3 275 269 117 152 4.2 3.7 4.6
Keetmanshoop Urban 15 614 8 147 7 467 284 117 167 1.8 1.4 2.2
Lüderitz 13 685 6 227 7 458 231 104 127 1.7 1.7 1.7
Oranjemund 7 789 2 777 5 012 192 80 112 2.5 2.9 2.2
Table 3.2 Type of disability by sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Type of disability Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Blind 499 226 273 29.4 29.7 29.2
Deaf 372 178 194 21.9 23.4 20.7
Hands 227 93 134 13.4 12.2 14.3
Legs 465 208 257 27.4 27.3 27.5
Speech 169 65 104 10 8.5 11.1
Mental disabled/Mentally ill 125 54 71 7.4 7.1 7.6
Other 137 74 63 8.1 9.7 6.7
Total* 1698 762 936
Note: * The total is the number of persons with a disability. This is not the total
in the column as some persons have multiple disabilities
Chapter 4 Early Childhood Development
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4 Early Childhood Development
The questions on existence of Early Childhood Development (ECD) programmes asked in the Census
are explained in detail in Appendix 1. Briefly, all children aged 3 – 6 years were asked about
attendance of any type of ECD programme. These include Creche/Kindergarten, Day Care Centre/
Nursery School and Pre-Primary School for preparation to enter formal Primary education.
The Census counted about 5 800 children aged 3 – 6 years of whom 49.8 percent are females and 50.2
percent are males. Table 4.1 below reflects that about 35 percent of the female children and close to
34 percent of the male children were attending an Early Childhood Development Programme.
Significant differences in urban and rural areas can be observed. Relatively higher proportions of
children are attending an early childhood development programme in urban than in rural areas.
Attendance of Early Childhood Development Programmes in constituencies varies notably. A
relatively small proportion (22 %) in Keetmanshoop Rural and 27 percent respectively in Berseba and
Karasburg constituencies are attending such programme. The rest of the constituencies have relatively
higher proportions with Oranjemund having 62 percent of the children involved in ECD programmes.
Table 4.1 Population aged 3–6 years attending Early Childhood Development
Programme by area and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Population 3 - 6 years Attending ECD Percent Attending
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Females Male
Karas 5 828 2 902 2 926 2 012 1 023 989 34.5 35.3 33.8
Urban 2 919 1 477 1 442 1 296 677 619 44.4 45.8 42.9
Rural 2 909 1 425 1 484 716 346 370 24.6 24.3 24.9
Berseba 967 442 525 257 131 126 26.6 29.6 24.0
Karasburg 1 444 719 725 384 166 218 26.6 23.1 30.1
Keetmanshoop Rural 700 349 351 153 83 70 21.9 23.8 19.9
Keetmanshoop Urban 1 376 695 681 492 268 224 35.8 38.6 32.9
Lüderitz 993 529 464 510 272 238 51.4 51.4 51.3
Oranjemund 348 168 180 216 103 113 62.1 61.3 62.8
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It can be observed in Table 4.2 that out of the 2 000 children aged 3 – 6 years attending any type of
early childhood development programme, 72 percent are attending Crèche or Kindergarten, 21 percent
are attending Pre-primary, while only 7 percent are attending Day care Centre/Nursery school. Higher
proportions of children are attending pre-primary school in urban than in rural areas. There are no
significant differences in the numbers of females and males children who are attending any particular
early childhood development programmes.
Table 4.2 Population 3–6 years of age attending by type of Early Childhood
Development Programme, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Type of Early Childhood
Development Programme
Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Karas Creche/Kindergarten 1 451 715 736 72.1 69.9 74.4
Daycare Centre/Nursery School 142 83 59 7.1 8.1 6.0
Pre-Primary School 419 225 194 20.8 22.0 19.6
Total Attending 2 012 1 023 989 100 100 100
Urban Creche/Kindergarten 873 446 427 67.4 65.9 69.0
Daycare Centre/Nursery School 119 71 48 9.2 10.5 7.8
Pre-Primary School 304 160 144 23.5 23.6 23.3
Total Attending 1 296 677 619 100 100 100
Rural Creche/Kindergarten 578 269 309 80.7 77.7 83.5
Daycare Centre/Nursery School 23 12 11 3.2 3.5 3.0
Pre-Primary School 115 65 50 16.1 18.8 13.5
Total Attending 716 346 370 100 100 100
Chapter 5 Education and Literacy
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5 Education and Literacy
The questions on education and literacy that were asked in the Census are given in Appendix 1
together with their concepts and definitions. Briefly, the Census asked all persons, aged 6 years and
above, about school attendance and highest level of education attained. In addition, there was a
question on their ability to write and read in any language with understanding, so as to measure the
level of literacy in the region.
School attendance means attendance at any regular educational institution, public or private, for
systematic instruction at any level of education. Examples of educational institutions are primary
schools, secondary or high schools, technical schools, agricultural institutes, teacher training colleges
and universities.
The questions on school attendance aimed at dividing the population into three categories. Those who
have never attended school, those who are presently attending school, college or university and those
who have attended school, college or university some time in the past, but are presently not attending
school, college or university.
The question on educational attainment was put to people who are presently attending or have
attended school, college or university. Educational attainment means the highest standard, grade or
years completed by a person at a formal educational institution.
The purpose of the question on literacy was to divide the population into two groups: Those who are
able to write and read a message in any language with understanding and those who do not have this
ability. People who can write but not read or who can read but not write are not literate. The question
on literacy was straightforward: “Can you write and read a message in any language?”
5.1 School Attendance
Figure 5.1.1 Percent Total Population 6 years and above by
school attendance and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Never
attended
Still at
school
Left school Not stated
Perc
ent
Female
Male
The Census enumerated about 58 600
persons aged 6 years and above of
whom 8 percent have never attended
school. About 23 percent are currently
attending and 66 percent have left
school. There are no significant
differences in the proportions of
females and males for those who never
attended and those who had left school.
In the case of those attending, the
proportion for females is slightly
higher than that for males.
Figure 5.1.2 Percent Total Population 6 years and above
by urban/ rural and school attendance, Karas,
2001 Census
0
20
40
60
80
Never
attended
Still at school Left school Not stated
Perc
ent
Urban
Rural
The figure reveals slight differences in
school attendance for all the categories
in urban and rural areas. Relatively
more persons have never attended
school in rural than in urban areas,
whilst more persons have left school in
urban areas. A high proportion of
persons are still at school in urban than
in rural areas.
Chapter 5 Education and Literacy
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5.2 School Enrolment
Figure 5.2.1 School Enrolment Rates for the population aged 6 – 24
years by age and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Total
Age
Perc
ent e
nro
lled i
n s
cho
ol
Females
Male
Figure 5.2.2 School Enrolment Rates for the population aged 6 – 24
years by age and urban/rural areas Karas, 2001 Census
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Total
Age
Perc
ent in
en
rolle
d in
sc
ho
ol
Urban
Rural
Table 5.2.1 shows that close to 51 percent of all those aged 15 years and above and had left school had
completed primary education while about 17 percent of them had completed secondary education.
About 26 percent did not complete primary school. Except for teachers training, the number of males
outnumbers that of females in all categories.
Table 5.2.1 Population aged 15 years and above, who left school, by sex and
educational attainment, Karas, 2001 Census
Educational Attainment Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Incomplete Primary School 9 801 4 578 5 223 25.4 25.6 25.2
Primary School 19 550 9 261 10 289 50.6 51.9 49.6
Secondary School 6 576 2 903 3673 17.0 16.3 17.7
University 537 240 297 1.4 1.3 1.4
Technical training after secondary school 930 377 553 2.4 2.1 2.7
Teachers Training 282 179 103 0.7 1.0 0.5
Not stated 923 318 605 2.4 1.8 2.9
Total 38 599 17 856 20 743 100 100 100
The figure shows school
enrolment rates in single
years for the population
aged 6 – 24 years. Over 90
percent of all children aged
8 – 14 years attend school.
The highest enrolment rate
is 98 percent for females at
age 10. Enrolment rates are
slightly higher for females
than males in all ages.
The figure shows that school
enrolment rates are higher at
all ages in urban than in
rural areas. These
differences are more
significant at the early and
the late ages.
Chapter 5 Education and Literacy
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5.3 Literacy
About 9 out of 10 persons aged 15+ years are literate
Census data on literate and illiterate people must be used with special caution. The approach that was
used to collect the information – Can you write and read in any language with understanding? –
tends, by experience, to overestimate the number of literate people since no literacy test was
administered. There was a provision for two languages for each person.
The literacy question was put to all persons aged 6 years and above and resulted in about 53 800
literate persons. It is more relevant to use 15 years as the lower age limit, which gives just over 43 000
literate people. This leads to a literacy rate of 92 percent for all persons aged 15 years and above.
Table 5.3.1 shows that females are more literate than males in all areas, except in Karasburg where an
equal proportion is observed. A significant proportion (10%) of females in rural areas lack the ability
to write and read. Urban females have by far the highest literacy rate of 97 percent. At constituency
level, the literacy rate ranges from 84 percent in Berseba to 97 percent in Luderitz. Males in Berseba
constituency have the lowest literacy rate of 83 percent in the region.
Table 5.3.1 Population aged 15 years and above by literacy, sex and area, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Population Literate Literacy Rate %
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
Karas 46 672 21 392 25 280 43 115 19 996 23 119 92.4 93.5 91.5
Urban 25 460 12 310 13 150 24 376 11 912 12 464 95.7 96.8 94.8
Rural 21 212 9 082 12 130 18 739 8 084 10 655 88.3 89.0 87.8
Berseba 5 643 2 660 2 983 4 720 2 244 2 476 83.6 84.4 83.0
Karasburg 10 335 4 944 5 391 9 635 4 596 5 039 93.2 93.0 93.5
Keetmanshoop Rural 4 023 1 937 2 086 3 557 1 714 1 843 88.4 88.5 88.4
Keetmanshoop Urban 10 291 5 425 4 866 9 643 5 157 4 486 93.7 95.1 92.2
Lüderitz 10 109 4 388 5 721 9 775 4 301 5 474 96.7 98.0 95.7
Oranjemund 6 271 2 038 4 233 5 785 1 984 3 801 92.3 97.4 89.8
Table 5.3.2 Literate population aged 15 years and above by sex
and language in which they are literate, Karas, 2001
Census
Language Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
San 93 37 56 0.2 0.2 0.2
Caprivi 770 394 376 1.8 2.0 1.6
Otjiherero 382 139 243 0.9 0.7 1.1
Kavango 1 927 768 1 159 4.5 3.8 5.0
Nama/Damara 6 310 3 419 2 891 14.6 17.1 12.5
Oshiwambo 11 617 4 190 7 427 26.9 21 32.1
Tswana 66 28 38 0.2 0.1 0.2
Afrikaans 29 728 14 738 14 990 69.0 73.7 64.8
German 181 82 99 0.4 0.4 0.4
English 22 735 10 405 12 330 52.7 52 53.3
Other European 176 57 119 0.4 0.3 0.5
Other African 284 57 227 0.7 0.3 1.0
Other 20 2 18 0.0 0.0 0.1
Not stated 1 059 185 874 2.5 0.9 3.8
Total* 43 115 19 996 23 119
Note: * The total is the number of literate persons. This is not the total in
the column as some persons are literate in more than one language
Table 5.3.2 reveals that
about 69 percent of those
aged 15 years and above,
can write and read
Afrikaans with under-
standing. English is the
second language in
which people are most
literate (53%). Other
significant languages in
the region in which
people are literate in are
Oshiwambo (27%) and
Nama/Damara (15%).
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6 Labour Force
The questions on economic activity that were asked in the Census are given in Appendix 1 together
with their concepts and definitions.
The Census asked all persons aged 8 years and above about their activity during the seven days prior
to the Census night, August 27-28, 2001. A person was regarded as having worked, if he or she had
worked even for one hour for pay, profit or family gain during that period. Consequently, people who
worked for at least one hour but who had another activity, as main activity, for example as student or
homemaker, were economically active according to this definition.
The major purpose of the Census questions on economic activity is to divide the population into those
who are currently economically active, that is, belonging to the labour force, and those who are outside
the labour force. Other questions allow the breakdown of the employed persons by major groups of
occupation, industry and status in employment.
Persons regarded as being economically inactive are grouped into seven categories. These are
students, homemakers, retired, old age, income recipients and severely disabled. These persons were
not in any paid or self-employment during the past seven days prior to the Census reference night.
This report focuses on the population aged 15 years and above in order to conform to international
practices.
Figure 6.1 Population aged 15 years and above by activity status, Karas, 2001 Census
Income
Recipient,
Disabled,
Old age,
Retired,
Others
3 635
32.4%
Homemakers
4 445
39.7%
Unemployed
9 568
27.8%
Employed
24 862
72.2%
Not
stated 1 040
Students
3 122
27.9%
Economically Inactive Population
11 202
24.0%
Economically Active (Labour Force)
34 430
73.8%
Total Population 15 years and above
46 672
Figure 6.1 shows that 74 percent of the population aged 15 years and above belongs to the
economically active group, which forms the labour force, while 24 percent is outside the labour force.
The labour force is made up of the employed (72%) and the unemployed (28%). In the economically
inactive population group, students make up 28 percent, while homemakers constitute about 40
percent.
Chapter 6 Labour Force
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6.1 Labour force participation rate
Table 6.1.1 shows that the labour force participation rate for the region is almost 74 percent. The rate
is higher for males (83%) than for females (63%). For urban and rural areas, there are hardly any
differences. However, there are significant differences between females and males within both areas.
For urban areas the rates for females and males are 69 percent and 83 percent respectively. The
corresponding rates for rural areas are 55 percent and 83 percent respectively. At constituency level,
the rates for both females and males range from 52 percent in Berseba to 86 percent in Oranjemund.
The table also shows significant differences between females and males within each of the
constituencies.
Table 6.1.1 Labour Force Participation Rates
(%) by area and sex for the
Population 15+, Karas, 2001 Census
Area
Labour Force Participation
Rate %
Total Female Male
Karas 73.8 63.0 82.9
Urban 76.1 68.9 82.8
Rural 71.0 55.0 83.0
Berseba 52.1 37.1 65.4
Karasburg 74.7 64.5 84.0
Keetmanshoop Rural 67.3 50.2 83.1
Keetmanshoop Urban 69.6 64.2 75.6
Luderitz 84.0 78.1 88.6
Oranjemund 86.3 69.4 94.4
6.2 Labour force
About 74 percent of the population aged 15 years and above belongs to the labour force in the region.
Table 6.2.1 shows that 72 percent of the population in the labour force is employed, while 28 percent
is unemployed. The proportion of employed males is relatively higher than that of employed females.
At the same time, the number of employed males is almost double that of females. The Census also
distinguished between those unemployed but previously worked and those who were first time job
seekers.
Table 6.2.1 Economically Active Population aged 15 years and above
by activity status and sex, Karas, 2001Census
Activity Status Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Employed 24 862 8 808 16 054 72.2 65.4 76.6
Unemployed 9 568 4 664 4 904 27.8 34.6 23.4
Total (Labour Force) 34 430 13 472 20 958 100 100 100
6.3 Employed persons by status in employment
Table 6.3.1 reveals that employment in this region is heavily male dominated in almost all categories
of employment status. Close to 61 percent employed persons are employed in the private sector of
whom about two thirds are males. The government employs about 27 percent of all employed persons,
and again close to two thirds of them are males. Individual employers account for about 3 percent of
all employed persons. An individual employer operates an own business with paid employees. Only
about 2 percent of all employed persons are subsistence farmers with paid employees.
The Labour Force Participation
Rate is the proportion of the
economically active population in
a given population group, i.e. the
number of economically active
persons divided by the total
population in the same population
group.
Chapter 6 Labour Force
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Table 6.3.1 Employed population aged 15 years and above by status in employment and sex,
Karas, 2001 Census
Employment status Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Subsistence farmer with paid employees 527 63 464 2.1 0.7 2.9
Subsistence farmer, no paid employees 281 39 242 1.1 0.4 1.5
Other employer with paid employees 689 284 405 2.8 3.2 2.5
Other own-account worker 344 172 172 1.4 2.0 1.1
Employee, Government or parastatal 6 714 2 806 3 908 27.0 31.9 24.3
Employee, private 15 051 4 935 10 116 60.5 56.0 63.0
Unpaid family worker, subsistence farm 138 44 94 0.6 0.5 0.6
Other unpaid family worker 78 30 48 0.3 0.3 0.3
Other 64 21 43 0.3 0.2 0.3
Not Stated 976 414 562 3.9 4.7 3.5
Total 24 862 8 808 16 054 100 100 100
6.4 Employed persons by occupation
The largest occupational group is elementary occupations which includes labourers and other unskilled
occupations who constitute about 37 percent of all employed persons. The second largest
occupational group is craft and related workers who make up about 17 percent of all employed
persons. Professionals together with associate professionals make up less than 10 percent of all
employed persons. Occupations that are predominantly male-dominated are elementary occupations,
plant and machine operators and assemblers, craft and related trade workers, skilled agricultural and
fishery workers, armed forces, legislators, senior officials and managers. The only occupation which
is predominantly female dominated is the clerk category.
Table 6.4.1 Employed population aged 15 years and above by occupation and sex, Karas,
2001Census
Occupation Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Armed forces 129 8 121 0.5 0.1 0.8
Legislators, senior officials and managers 657 230 427 2.6 2.6 2.7
Professionals 1 136 598 538 4.6 6.8 3.4
Technicians and associate professionals 1 180 542 638 4.7 6.2 4.0
Clerks 1 538 1 059 479 6.2 12.0 3.0
Service workers, shop and market sales workers 2 774 1 392 1 382 11.2 15.8 8.6
Skilled agricultural and fishery workers 2 086 252 1 834 8.4 2.9 11.4
Craft and related trade workers 4 299 574 3 725 17.3 6.5 23.2
Plant and machine operators and assemblers 1 765 148 1 617 7.1 1.7 10.1
Elementary occupations 9 182 3 963 5 219 36.9 45.0 32.5
Not Stated 116 42 74 0.5 0.5 0.5
Total 24 862 8 808 16 054 100 100 100
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6.5 Employed persons by industry
All industrial categories are heavily dominated by male employees. The private and public services
industry alone employs about 10 800 people, which is slightly above 40 percent of all employed
persons. More than 60 percent of the employed females, as against only 33 percent of the employed
males, belong to this sector. Around 34 percent of all employed persons are engaged in the agricultural
sector. The industrial sector of manufacturing including mining and quarrying, electricity, gas, water
supply and construction employs about 17 percent of all employed persons. A quarter of all employed
males belong to this industrial category.
Table 6.5.1 Employed Population, aged 15 years and above by industry and sex, Karas, 2001
Census
Industry Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Agriculture, hunting, forestry and fishing 8 559 2 756 5 803 34.4 31.3 36.1
Manufacturing including mining and quarrying,
electricity, gas, water supply and construction
4 261 295 3 966 17.1 3.3 24.7
Wholesale and retail trade 1 151 279 872 4.6 3.2 5.4
Private and Public services 10 760 5 433 5 327 43.3 61.7 33.2
Not Stated 131 45 86 0.5 0.5 0.5
Total 24 862 8 808 16 054 100 100 100
Note: * Private and Public Services include: Hotels and restaurants; Transport, storage and
communications; Financial intermediation; Real estate, renting and business activities; Public
administration and defence; Education; Health and social work; Other community, social and
personal service activities; Private household; and Extra-territorial organisations and bodies.
6.6 Employed persons by educational attainment
Table 6.6.1 shows that about 8 percent of the employed persons have never attended school, while
slightly less than 1 out of 5 employed persons, aged 15 years and above, did not complete primary
education. More than 2 out of 5 have only completed primary education. Only about 6 percent of the
employed population have completed tertiary education.
Table 6.6.1 Employed persons aged 15 years and above by educational attainment
and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Educational Attainment Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Never attended 1 900 360 1 540 7.6 4.1 9.6
Incomplete Primary School 4 692 1 437 3 255 18.9 16.3 20.3
Primary School 11 535 4 498 7 037 46.4 51.1 43.8
Secondary School 4 634 1 780 2 854 18.6 20.2 17.8
Tertiary Level 1 403 541 862 5.6 6.1 5.4
Not Stated 698 192 506 2.8 2.2 3.2
Total 24 862 8 808 16 054 100 100 100
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6.7 Unemployment rate
The unemployment rate in Karas is 28 percent
The data on unemployment should be used with caution. No information was collected, either on
number of working hours or on underemployment. Collecting this information normally requires
detailed specific interviews with respondents in a labour force survey.
Figure 6.7.1 Unemployment Rate (percent) by age group and
sex, Karas, 2001 Census
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
15
- 1
9
20
- 2
4
25
- 2
9
30
- 3
4
35
- 3
9
40
- 4
4
45
- 4
9
50
- 5
4
55
- 5
9
60
+
Not
Sta
ted
Tota
l
Age group
Perc
ent u
nem
plo
yed
Female
Male
Figure 6.7.2 Unemployment rate (percent) by area and sex,
Karas, 2001 Census
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Karas
Urban
Rural
Berseba
Karasburg
Keetmanshoop Rural
Keetmanshoop Urban
Luderitz
Oranjemund
Unemployment Rate %
Female
male
Table 6.7.1 shows that about 6 percent of the unemployed persons had never attended school, while
slightly more than half of them had attained primary level of education. About one out of five
unemployed persons had not completed their primary education. Slightly more than one out of ten
unemployed persons had attained secondary level of education. The proportion of unemployed persons
with tertiary level of education is about 1 percent.
Young people, notably females,
have the highest unemployment
rate. Figure 6.7.1 indicates a
similar shape over the
unemployment rate by age for
both sexes. The rate is higher for
females than that for males in all
age groups.
Almost 21 percent of all
unemployed have previously
worked. To a larger extent,
younger people are first time job
seekers than older people.
The sex pattern of unemployment
in urban and rural areas follows
the regional one. The
unemployment rate for females is
higher than that for males in all
areas. Females in Berseba
constituency have the highest
unemployment rate of 54 percent.
Unemployment rate is the proportion of the unemployed persons in the labour force for a given
sex/age population group, i.e. the number of unemployed persons divided by all persons in the
labour force in the same sex/age population group.
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Table 6.7.1 Unemployed population aged 15 years and above by
educational attainment and sex, Karas, 2001 Census.
Educational Attainment Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Never attended 600 265 335 6.3 5.7 6.8
Incomplete Primary School 2 136 1 026 1 110 22.3 22.0 22.6
Primary School 4 975 2 580 2 395 52.0 55.3 48.8
Secondary School 1 264 617 647 13.2 13.2 13.2
Tertiary Level 116 74 42 1.2 1.6 0.9
Not Stated 477 102 375 5.0 2.2 7.6
Total 9 568 4 664 4 904 100 100 100
6.8 Population outside labour force
Persons who are outside the labour force are grouped into six categories of which three are
predominant. These are homemakers (36%), students (25%) and old age (16%). Females
significantly outnumber males in the homemakers and the old age categories.
Table 6.8.1 Economically Inactive Population (Outside Labour Force) aged 15
years and above by activity status and sex, Karas, 2001Census
Activity Status Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Student 3 122 1 643 1 479 25.5 20.7 34.2
Homemaker 4 445 3 771 674 36.3 47.6 15.6
Income recipient 235 91 144 1.9 1.1 3.3
Severely disabled 248 105 143 2.0 1.3 3.3
Retired 1 091 561 530 8.9 7.1 12.3
Old age 1 921 1 177 744 15.7 14.9 17.2
Other 140 69 71 1.1 0.9 1.6
Not Stated 1 040 503 537 8.5 6.4 12.4
Total 12 242 7 920 4 322 100 100 100
Table 6.8.2 reveals that out of all economically inactive population about slightly over one tenth of the
population have never attended school, while 49 percent of them have attained primary level of
education. About 46 percent of the homemakers have attained primary level of education. It is worth
noting that there are a few persons, with tertiary level of education, who are economically inactive.
Table 6.8.2 Percent of economically inactive population (outside labour force) aged 15
years and above by educational attainment, Karas, 2001 Census
Educational Attainment Total Student Homemaker Income
recipient
Severely
disabled
Retired Old
age
Other
Never attended 10.8 0.0 8.3 8.1 23.8 17.0 29.3 7.9
Incomplete Primary School 28.7 11.7 30.3 31.5 35.5 35.7 47.4 25.7
Primary School 48.7 80.9 45.6 42.6 35.5 32.5 15.0 47.1
Secondary School 6.9 4.2 10.4 11.1 1.6 9.2 1.6 12.9
Tertiary Level 2.5 1.6 3.6 3.8 0.8 3.6 0.9 2.1
Not stated 2.5 1.7 1.8 3.0 2.8 2.1 5.8 4.3
Total 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
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7 Household Composition and Characteristics
The Census defines a private household as a group of people related or unrelated, who live in the same
dwelling unit and share or have common catering arrangements. A person who lives alone and caters
for himself/herself forms a one-person household. Any usual member of a household who was absent
from such a household was not counted in that household but in the household where he or she spent
the Census night. The Census separates members of private households from people in institutions,
such as hospitals or hotels. This chapter presents data on average size of households, relationship to
the head of the household, means of communication available, main language spoken at home and
main source of income.
7.1 The average household size
Table 7.1.1 shows that on average a household in Karas Region is composed of around 4 members. In
general, the household size in urban and rural areas as well as in the constituencies of Karas is almost
identical, having about 4 members per household. The breakdown of household size in Karas, rural
and urban areas and at constituency level is presented in the detailed tables.
Table 7.1.1 Average Household size,
Karas, 2001 Census
Area Average household
size
Karas 4.1
Urban 4.1
Rural 4.2
Berseba 4.6
Karasburg 4.0
Keetmanshoop Rural 4.3
Keetmanshoop Urban 4.6
Lüderitz 3.6
Oranjemund 3.8
7.2 Household composition
In order to determine the composition of a household, the relationship of members to the head of the
household is taken into consideration. Table 7.2.1 below indicates that the son or daughter relationship
to the head or spouse is predominant in the Karas Region. Own children, i.e. daughters and sons
account for 28 percent of all household members. Other relatives to the head/spouse make up 20
percent, while grandchildren account for 9 percent.
Tables 7.2.2 and 7.2.3 present the respective urban and rural household populations by relationship to
the head/spouse. In both urban and rural areas, children of the head/spouse are still the predominant
group with 30 and 25 percent respectively. The proportion of other relatives to the head/spouse is
relatively higher in urban (20%) than in the rural areas (19%). The opposite is the case for
grandchildren with only 8 percent in urban as compared to 11 percent in the rural areas.
Table 7.2.4 shows the distribution of households by area and by the sex of the head of household. It
can be observed that, for the region as a whole, there are more male-headed households (65%) than
female-headed ones (35%). The proportion of male-headed households is relatively higher in rural
(70%) than in urban (60%) areas. At constituency level, the male-headed households are relatively
more than female-headed households in all constituencies. Oranjemund constituency has the highest
proportion (82%) of male headed households
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Table 7.2.1 Household Population by sex and relationship to head of household,
Karas, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Head of household 15 481 5 492 9 989 24.2 17.4 30.7
Spouse 6 487 5 730 757 10.1 18.2 2.3
Son / daughter 17 925 9 225 8 700 28.0 29.3 26.7
Son / daughter in law 470 255 215 0.7 0.8 0.7
Grandchild 5 975 2 925 3 050 9.3 9.3 9.4
Parent 483 359 124 0.8 1.1 0.4
Other relative 12 525 5 813 6 712 19.6 18.5 20.6
Domestic worker, non-relative 243 175 68 0.4 0.6 0.2
Other non-relative 4 312 1 455 2 857 6.7 4.6 8.8
Not stated 138 57 81 0.2 0.2 0.2
Total 64 039 31 486 32 553 100 100 100
Table 7.2.2 Urban Household Population by sex and relationship to head of
household, Karas, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Head of household 8373 3359 5014 24.3 19.2 29.5
Spouse 3497 2988 509 10.1 17.1 3.0
Son / daughter 10415 5375 5040 30.2 30.7 29.7
Son / daughter in law 251 142 109 0.7 0.8 0.6
Grandchild 2690 1314 1376 7.8 7.5 8.1
Parent 250 186 64 0.7 1.1 0.4
Other relative 6924 3287 3637 20.1 18.8 21.4
Domestic worker, non-relative 150 119 31 0.4 0.7 0.2
Other non-relative 1913 723 1190 5.5 4.1 7.0
Not stated 50 27 23 0.1 0.2 0.1
Total 34513 17520 16993 100 100 100
Table 7.2.3 Rural Household Population by sex and relationship to head of
household, Karas, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Number Percent
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Head of household 7 108 2 133 4 975 24.1 15.3 32.0
Spouse 2 990 2 742 248 10.1 19.6 1.6
Son / daughter 7 510 3 850 3 660 25.4 27.6 23.5
Son / daughter in law 219 113 106 0.7 0.8 0.7
Grandchild 3 285 1 611 1 674 11.1 11.5 10.8
Parent 233 173 60 0.8 1.2 0.4
Other relative 5 601 2 526 3 075 19.0 18.1 19.8
Domestic worker, non-relative 93 56 37 0.3 0.4 0.2
Other non-relative 2 399 732 1 667 8.1 5.2 10.7
Not stated 88 30 58 0.3 0.2 0.4
Total 29 526 13 966 15 560 100 100 100
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Table 7.2.4 Distribution of households by area and sex of the
head of household, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Total
number of
households
Number of house-
holds headed by
Percent of house-
holds headed by
Females Males Females Males
Karas 15 481 5 492 9 989 35.5 64.5
Urban 8 373 3 359 5 014 40.1 59.9
Rural 7 108 2 133 4 975 30.0 70.0
Berseba 1 950 732 1 218 37.5 62.5
Karasburg 3 748 1 213 2 535 32.4 67.6
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 356 1 124 24.1 75.9
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 1 387 1 836 43.0 57.0
Lüderitz 3 649 1 550 2 099 42.5 57.5
Oranjemund 1 431 254 1 177 17.7 82.3
7.3 Access to means of communication
The Census asked all households about accessibility to selected services/facilities. These included
television, radio, newspaper, telephone and computer. Distinction should be made between ownership
and accessibility. A household may have accessibility to such a facility/service without necessarily
claiming its ownership. Table 7.3.1 below presents a picture of the diversity of accessibility to these
communication facilities. Figure 7.3.1 presents the regional situation with regard to accessibility of
these facilities. It can be observed that the radio is accessible to 81 percent of all households in the
region. The computer is the least accessible, with 14 percent of the households having an access to it.
Figure 7.3.1 Percent of households with access to selected facilities, Karas, 2001 Census
0
20
40
60
80
100
TV Radio Newspaper
daily
Newspaper
occasionally
Telephone Computer
Table 7.3.1 Percent of households with access to selected facilities, by area, Karas, 2001
Census
Area Number of
households
TV Radio Newspaper
daily
Newspaper
occasionally
Telephone Computer
Karas 15 481 50.6 81.2 18.5 55.2 66.1 13.8
Urban 8 373 71.8 89.5 29.1 74.4 73.1 20.8
Rural 7 108 25.6 71.4 6.0 32.6 57.9 5.5
Berseba 1 950 19.4 86.8 3.1 29.0 40.6 3.1
Karasburg 3 748 32.7 62.5 10.8 39.7 69.0 5.1
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 33.6 83.9 3.0 38.4 59.4 7.9
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 81.0 93.2 31.3 78.7 81.3 25.1
Lüderitz 3 649 54.6 83.5 26.4 67.0 62.0 8.7
Oranjemund 1 431 78.8 86.7 26.3 65.8 76.7 44.8
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There are significant differences between urban and rural areas in terms of accessibility to these
facilities/services. The urban households are relatively better off than the rural ones in terms of
accessibility to the facilities under consideration. For example, the television is accessible to 72
percent of the households in urban areas as compared to only 26 percent in the rural areas. The
telephone is accessible to 73 percent as against 58 percent in urban and rural areas respectively.
At constituency level, except the radio, Berseba and Keetmanshoop Rural are the ones with least
accessibility to the rest of facilities/services under consideration.
7.4 Main language spoken in the household
The Census included a question on language usually spoken or most spoken at home. In the Karas
Region several languages were identified. Table 7.4.1 provides the distribution of households by main
language spoken. Afrikaans language is the most spoken language in households in the Region, with
40 percent of the households communicating in this language, followed by Nama/Damara and
Oshiwambo with 26 and 23 percent respectively.
Table 7.4.1 Distribution of households by
main language spoken, Karas,
2001 Census
Main Language Number of
households
Percent
Bushman 16 0.1
Caprivi 253 1.6
Otjiherero 159 1.0
Kavango 635 4.1
Nama/Damara 4 082 26.4
Oshiwambo 3 618 23.4
Tswana 18 0.1
Afrikaans 6 134 39.6
German 34 0.2
English 405 2.6
Other European 28 0.2
Other African 18 0.1
Other 1 0.0
Not stated 80 0.5
Total 15 481 100
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7.5 Main source of household income
The Census asked all households their main source of income. It should be noted that households may
rely on various sources of income. However, they were asked to state only the main source. Table
7.5.1 below presents the distribution of households by their main source of income. It can be seen that
wages and salaries is the leading main source of income in the region with about 69 percent of the
households having reported so. Farming as a main source of income was reported by 7 percent of the
households. Pension was reported as a main source of income for about 10 percent of the households
in the region. Significant differences exist between urban and rural areas. Whereas about 77 percent
of the households in urban areas reported wages and salaries as their main source of income, the
corresponding percentage for the rural areas was only 59.
At constituency level, it is interesting to note that more households in all the constituencies reported
wages and salaries as their main source of income. The constituencies of Oranjemund and Luderitz
with highest percent of 90 and 80 respectively. In Berseba about 29 percent of households reported
Farming as their main source of income. With regard to farming, less than 1 percent and 15 percent of
the households in urban and rural areas respectively reported this as their main source of income.
Table 7.5.1 Percent distribution of households by main source of income, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
households
Percent
Farming Business,
non-farming
Wages and
salaries
Pension Cash
remittance
Other Not
stated
Karas 15 481 7.2 4.5 68.6 10.2 6.2 2.0 1.3
Urban 8 373 0.6 5.2 76.9 8.0 6.8 1.5 0.9
Rural 7 108 15.0 3.7 58.9 12.7 5.6 2.5 1.6
Berseba 1 950 29.1 2.3 32.3 25.7 7.0 2.5 1.1
Karasburg 3 748 5.7 4.3 66.7 9.3 9.9 2.4 1.6
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 18.8 2.7 63.8 9.5 2.5 1.4 1.3
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 1.0 5.7 72.5 13.3 5.4 1.3 0.7
Lüderitz 3 649 0.5 5.4 80.3 4.0 6.3 2.1 1.5
Oranjemund 1 431 0.6 4.8 89.5 0.3 1.3 2.0 1.5
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8 Housing Conditions
The Census asked all households questions on housing characteristics. These included type of housing
units, tenure, materials used for constructions, and source of energy for cooking, lighting and heating.
8.1 Type of housing unit
Nine types of housing units were identified. These are detached house, semi-detached/townhouse,
apartment/flat, guest flat, part commercial/industrial, mobile home (caravan or tent), single quarters,
traditional dwelling, and improvised house (shack). These types of housing units are defined in
Appendix 1.
Table 8.1.1 shows that detached/semidetached houses are predominant as they are occupied by almost
two thirds of all households in the region. It is worth noting that improvised housing units (shacks)
constitute close to 14 percent of all housing units.
Disparities exist between urban and rural areas, where the detached/semi-detached dwellings
predominate. Improvised housing units (shacks) are occupied by 18 percent of the households in
urban areas as against 8 percent in rural ones. About 16 percent of the households in rural areas
occupy traditional dwellings as compared to less than 1 percent in urban areas.
At constituency level, detached/semi-detached houses still predominate in all areas, ranging from 46
percent in Luderitz to 82 percent in Keetmanshoop Rural. Traditional dwellings are most common
(27%) in the Karasburg constituency while improvised housing unit are also quite common (33%) in
Luderitz.
Table 8.1.1 Percent distribution of households by type of housing unit, Karas,
2001 Census
Area Number of
house-
holds
Percent
Detached,
semi-
detached
house
Flat Traditional
dwelling
Improvised
housing unit
{shack}
Other Not
Stated
Karas 15 481 65.0 5.8 7.3 13.7 7.7 0.5
Urban 8 373 66.9 8.8 0.1 18.3 5.6 0.3
Rural 7 108 62.8 2.4 15.6 8.3 10.3 0.7
Berseba 1 950 77.2 0.7 4.7 12.6 4.1 0.7
Karasburg 3 748 55.7 4.7 27.1 7.0 5.2 0.3
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 81.8 0.8 0.1 2.2 14.3 0.7
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 79.0 9.7 0.2 9.5 1.4 0.3
Luderitz 3 649 45.8 9.9 0.1 32.7 11.1 0.5
Oranjemund 1 431 72.7 2.2 0.3 5.7 18.4 0.7
8.2 Type of tenure
Information on tenure is presented in Table 8.2.1. A large proportion of the households (42%) in the
region own their dwellings without any mortgage. Close to a quarter of the households reside in
dwellings provided by their employers. There are distinct differences between urban and rural areas.
One third as against more than half of the households in urban and rural areas respectively own their
dwellings without mortgage. More than one out of five households in urban areas reside in owner
occupied dwellings with mortgage as compared to less than one out of ten households in the rural
areas. Dwellings, which are rented and not tied to the job, are occupied by one out of five households
in urban areas as against only one out of twenty in rural areas. Close to one out of three as against one
out of five households in urban and rural areas respectively reside in dwellings provided by the
employer.
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There are distinct differences relating to tenure at constituency level. Owner-occupied dwellings
without mortgage predominate at the constituency of Berseba (62%), Karasburg (58%),
Keetmanshoop urban (35%) and Luderitz (37%). Dwellings provided by employer predominate in
Keetmanshoop Rural (47%) and Oranjemund (71%). There are also high proportions of households
residing in both rented dwellings not tied to the job and owner-occupied dwellings with mortgage in
the constituencies of Keetmanshoop Urban and Luderitz.
Table 8.2.1 Percent distribution of households by type of Tenure, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number
of house-
holds
Percent
Rented, not
tied to the
job
Owner
Occupied
(with
mortgage)
Owner
Occupied
(without
mortgage)
Rent free
(not owner
occupied)
Provided by
Employer
Other Not
Stated
Karas 15 481 13.1 15.9 41.6 4.2 23.8 0.8 0.7
Urban 8 373 20.6 22.6 32.3 4.7 19.0 0.4 0.5
Rural 7 108 4.2 8.1 52.6 3.5 29.4 1.2 0.9
Berseba 1 950 5.4 6.2 62.4 7.2 17.8 0.1 0.9
Karasburg 3 748 4.0 12.4 58.2 2.2 22.2 0.3 0.7
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 2.7 13.0 28.4 2.4 47.3 5.0 1.1
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 22.0 27.2 35.1 6.3 8.7 0.2 0.6
Luderitz 3 649 25.0 20.5 36.6 2.9 13.8 0.7 0.5
Oranjemund 1 431 7.4 4.2 11.0 5.3 71.1 0.3 0.8
8.3 Average number of persons per room
Households were asked to give information on the number of rooms used for sleeping in their housing
units. Such rooms include all the rooms used for sleeping purposes and exclude places such as
kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, stoeps and verandas. The average number of persons per room is shown
in Table 8.3.1 below.
Table 8.3.1 Average number of persons per
room, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Average
number of
persons per
room
Karas 1.8
Urban 1.7
Rural 2.0
Berseba 2.0
Karasburg 1.9
Keetmanshoop Rural 1.9
Keetmanshoop Urban 1.8
Luderitz 1.9
Oranjemund 1.1
8.4 Materials used for construction
Information on the main material used for construction of roofs, walls and floors is given in Tables
8.4.1 to 8.4.3. It can be seen from Table 8.4.1 that the most commonly used material for roofing in the
region is the corrugated iron sheet. Almost three quarters of all households reside in dwellings with
such material. This proportion is even higher in rural (81%) than in urban (68%) areas. Households
that live in dwellings, whose roofing material is asbestos sheets, constitute 17 percent of all
households in the region. Again this proportion is high in urban (28%) than in rural (3%) areas.
At constituency level, dwellings with roofs made from corrugated iron sheets pre-dominate in all
constituencies except Oranjemund. The proportion of households residing in dwellings with such roofs
The average number of persons per room provides
an indicator of the extent of overcrowding, which
can lead to the spread of contagious diseases
among the members of the household.
The region has an average of about 2 persons per
room. There is no significant difference between
rural and urban areas. Oranjemund has the lowest
number of person per room, while all other
constituencies have the same number of person per
room.
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range from 93 percent in Keetmanshoop Urban to 57 percent in Luderitz. Roofs made from asbestos
sheets are most common in Oranjemund with 65 percent of the households living in them. A
significant proportion (38%) of the households in Luderitz reside in dwellings made from similar
roofs.
With respect to floor construction, cement is the most common material used. Table 8.4.2 shows that
slightly over seven out of ten households in the region occupy dwellings with this type of floor. The
proportion is higher in urban (80%) than in rural (63%) areas. Almost one out of five households in
the region occupy dwellings with sand floors. This proportion is higher in rural (31%) than in urban
(10%) areas.
With regard to constituencies, dwellings with cement floors predominate in all of them. The
proportion of households residing in such dwellings range from 85 percent in Keetmanshop Urban to
54 percent in Oranjemund. Significant proportions of households in Berseba (22%) and Karasburg
(39%) reside in dwellings with sand floors. It is worth noting that 38 percent of the households in
Oranjemund reside in dwellings with floors made from materials other than sand, cement or clay/mud.
Table 8.4.1 Percent distribution of households by main material used for roof, Karas, 2001
Census
Area Percent
Number of
households
Cor-
rugated
iron
sheets
Asbestos
sheets
Brick
tiles
Slate Wood
cover
with
melthoid
Thatch,
grass
Stick, mud
and cow-
dung
Other Not
stated
Karas 15 481 73.8 16.8 0.8 0.7 0.8 3.9 1.0 1.7 0.4
Urban 8 373 68.0 28.1 1.3 0.4 0.6 0.1 0.2 1.1 0.4
Rural 7 108 80.7 3.5 0.2 1.1 1.2 8.5 2.0 2.4 0.5
Berseba 1 950 92.3 2.4 0.3 1.6 0.1 0.4 0.3 2.5 0.2
Karasburg 3 748 73.0 2.6 0.3 0.8 2.0 15.8 3.7 1.5 0.3
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 91.7 2.4 0.1 0.7 0.3 0.1 0.2 4.0 0.6
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 93.5 2.6 2.5 0.5 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.4 0.2
Luderitz 3 649 56.6 38.3 0.5 0.4 1.2 0.1 0.1 2.2 0.6
Oranjemund 1 431 31.9 65.5 0.5 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.0 0.2 1.0
Table 8.4.2 Percent distribution of households by main material used
for the floor, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
households
Percent
Sand Cement Mud/
Clay
Other Not
stated
Karas 15 481 19.4 72.2 1.3 6.5 0.5
Urban 8 373 9.9 79.6 0.3 9.7 0.4
Rural 7 108 30.6 63.5 2.5 2.8 0.7
Berseba 1 950 21.6 68.3 6.2 3.4 0.5
Karasburg 3 748 38.6 56.6 1.1 3.1 0.6
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 17.4 80.1 0.5 1.4 0.6
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 12.3 85.0 0.2 2.4 0.2
Luderitz 3 649 10.7 83.1 0.5 5.1 0.5
Oranjemund 1 431 6.6 53.7 0.4 38.2 1.1
With regard to materials used for the construction of walls, cement blocks/bricks predominate in the
region. Slightly over 3 out of 5 of the households live in dwellings with walls made out of such
material. Slightly over a quarter of the households reside in dwellings made from corrugated iron
sheets. There are distinct differences between urban and rural areas. More than seven out of ten as
compared to less than half of the households in urban and rural areas respectively reside in dwellings
whose walls are made from cement blocks/bricks. Walls made from corrugated iron sheets are fairly
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common in both urban (25%) and rural (30%) areas. It is worth noting that 13 percent of the
households in rural areas live in dwellings whose walls are constructed from wooden poles, sticks and
grass.
At constituency level, walls made from cement blocks/bricks dominate in all constituencies except
Berseba. The proportion of the households residing in such dwellings range from 47 percent n
Karasburg to 82 percent in Keetmanshoop Rural. In Berseba 51 percent of the households reside in
dwellings whose walls are made from corrugated iron sheets. A significant proportion (40%) in
Luderitz lives in similar dwellings. It should be observed that 23 percent of the households in
Karasburg occupy dwellings whose walls are constructed from wooden poles, stinks and grass.
Table 8.4.3 Percent distribution of households by main material used for the walls, Karas, 2001
Census
Area Number of
households
Percent
Cement
blocks/
bricks
Burnt
bricks/
Face
bricks
Mud/
Clay
bricks
Corrugated
iron sheets
Prefab Wooden
poles,
sticks and
grass
Sticks,
mud and
cow-dung
Other Not
stated
Karas 15 481 60.4 0.8 1.0 26.8 1.1 6.4 0.9 2.3 0.4
Urban 8 373 71.3 0.6 0.7 24.3 0.4 0.7 0.1 1.6 0.3
Rural 7 108 47.5 0.9 1.4 29.7 1.9 13.2 1.7 3.2 0.5
Berseba 1 950 41.3 0.5 2.1 51.3 1.4 0.7 0.4 2.1 0.3
Karasburg 3 748 47.2 1.0 1.9 19.3 1.2 23.5 3.1 2.5 0.3
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 72.8 1.1 1.2 18.2 1.2 0.5 0.1 4.3 0.5
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 81.6 0.8 0.2 16.0 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.7 0.2
Luderitz 3 649 53.9 0.6 0.3 39.7 0.8 1.6 0.1 2.7 0.4
Oranjemund 1 431 76.4 0.6 0.6 13.1 3.6 2.1 0.1 2.6 1.0
8.5 Source of energy used for cooking, lighting and heating
Table’s 8.5.1 to 8.5.3 present the percent distribution of households by sources of energy for cooking,
lighting and heating. As indicated in Table 8.5.1, a significant proportion of the households (35%) in
the region rely on wood and charcoal from wood for cooking. Another 31 percent utilize gas for
cooking. Only 27 percent of the households make use of electricity for this purpose. Two thirds as
against less than one tenth of the households in rural and urban areas respectively make use of
wood/charcoal from wood for cooking purposes. About 36 percent as against 15 percent of the
households in urban and rural areas respectively use electricity for cooking. Gas is utilized for cooking
by 45 percent and about 14 percent of the households respectively in urban and rural areas.
At constituency level, wood/charcoal from wood is used extensively in the constituencies of Berseba
(81%), Karasburg (59%) and Keetmanshoop Rural (64%). In the Keetmanshoop Urban constituency
the main sources of energy used for cooking are electricity (51%) and gas (32%). In the case of
Luderitz, the main sources of energy for cooking are gas (42%), electricity (32%) and paraffin (20%).
In the case of Oranjemund, the main sources of energy for cooking are gas (73%) and electricity
(21%).
With regard to lighting, it can be observed from Table 8.5.2 that half of the households in the region
use electricity for this purpose, while another three tenth of them utilize candle. There are distinct
differences between urban and rural areas. Electricity is used by two thirds of the households as
compared to almost one third in rural areas. Candle light is more common in rural areas (41%) as
compared to urban areas (23%). A significant proportion (24%) of the rural households use paraffin
for lighting as compared to only 10 percent in urban areas.
There are significant differences in source of energy for lighting at constituency level. Keetmanshoop
Urban (78%) and Oranjemund (83%) and to some extent Luderitz (48%)and Keetmanshoop rural
(40%) rely heavily on electricity for this purpose. More than half of the households in Karasburg make
use of candle light. In the case of Berseba constituency the main sources of energy for lighting are
paraffin (47%), electricity and candle light (22%).
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Table 8.5.3 shows that a significant proportion (45%) of the households in the region do not heat their
homes. Where heating takes place, mainly wood/charcoal from wood (25%) as well as electricity
(25%) are used for this purpose. There are significant differences between urban and rural areas. More
than half of the households in the former, as compared to 37 percent in the latter, do not heat their
homes. Close to 36 percent of the households in urban areas make use of electricity for heating, while
close to 46 percent of the households in rural areas make use of wood/charcoal from wood for the
same purpose.
Constituencies which are predominantly rural follow the rural pattern when it comes to source of
energy for heating purposes, while predominantly urban constituencies follow the urban pattern. The
only notable exception is Oranjemund where only a quarter of the households do not heat their homes
and two thirds of the households use electricity for heating purposes.
Table 8.5.1 Households by source of energy for cooking, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
households
Percent
Electricity Paraffin Wood/
Charcoal
from wood
Gas Charcoal-
coal
Solar No
cooking
Other Not
stated
Karas 15 481 26.7 6.5 34.5 30.9 0.3 0.1 0.5 0.2 0.3
Urban 8 373 36.4 9.6 7.6 45.0 0.1 0.1 0.7 0.2 0.3
Rural 7 108 15.3 2.7 66.3 14.3 0.5 0.0 0.3 0.2 0.4
Berseba 1 950 11.6 0.7 80.5 6.5 0.4 0.0 0.1 0.2 0.2
Karasburg 3 748 14.8 4.4 58.8 20.5 0.6 0.1 0.4 0.2 0.2
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 15.8 0.9 64.4 17.6 0.3 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.5
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 51.5 2.4 12.8 32.4 0.1 0.1 0.5 0.1 0.2
Luderitz 3 649 31.6 19.9 4.6 42.4 0.1 0.1 0.8 0.1 0.4
Oranjemund 1 431 21.5 0.4 2.9 72.5 0.1 0.2 0.8 0.6 0.9
Table 8.5.2 Households by source of energy for lighting, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
households
Percent
Electricity Paraffin Candle Gas Solar Wood Other Not
stated
Karas 15 481 49.8 16.8 30.8 0.4 1.1 0.3 0.4 0.4
Urban 8 373 65.7 10.6 22.5 0.5 0.2 0.1 0.2 0.3
Rural 7 108 31.1 24.1 40.7 0.2 2.1 0.5 0.7 0.5
Berseba 1 950 27.1 47.3 22.0 0.3 1.4 0.9 0.6 0.4
Karasburg 3 748 29.7 13.2 54.3 0.2 1.4 0.2 0.7 0.2
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 40.1 17.6 36.8 0.2 3.6 0.2 0.8 0.7
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 78.2 4.8 16.2 0.3 0.2 0.1 0.1 0.2
Luderitz 3 649 48.4 20.0 29.2 0.8 0.7 0.2 0.3 0.5
Oranjemund 1 431 83.1 2.7 12.3 0.5 0.1 0.4 0.2 0.7
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Table 8.5.3 Households by source of energy for heating, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
households
Percent
Electricity Paraffin Wood /
Charcoal
from
wood
Gas Charcoal-
coal
Solar No
heating
Other Not
stated
Karas 15481 25.1 1.9 24.9 1.8 0.6 0.2 44.8 0.1 0.5
Urban 8373 35.6 2.3 7.2 2.1 0.3 0.1 51.9 0.1 0.6
Rural 7108 12.9 1.4 45.9 1.5 1.0 0.3 36.5 0.2 0.4
Berseba 1950 10.5 1.4 54.4 0.9 1.4 0.3 30.6 0.2 0.3
Karasburg 3748 13.4 1.5 42.3 1.0 0.6 0.2 40.6 0.1 0.3
Keetmanshoop Rural 1480 10.7 1.2 44.8 1.8 0.6 0.7 39.5 0.1 0.5
Keetmanshoop Urban 3223 37.3 0.4 8.3 0.8 0.3 0.1 52.0 0.1 0.6
Luderitz 3649 23.6 4.8 6.5 3.8 0.4 0.1 60.0 0.0 0.7
Oranjemund 1431 67.2 0.4 3.1 2.0 0.3 0.1 25.5 0.5 0.8
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9 Water Supply and Sanitation
This chapter covers household sources of drinking and cooking water as well as the distance to the
source; type of toilet facilities; and how garbage/refuse is disposed of. Inadequate sanitation and lack
of safe water for drinking and cooking create conducive environment for the spread of infectious and
parasitic diseases, and are therefore a public health concern. Each household was asked to state the
main source of water for drinking and cooking and also the one way walking distance to the water
source. Likewise, information on the main type of toilet facility used by the household was collected,
as well as the main means used by the household to dispose garbage/refuse.
9.1 Type of water supply
94 percent of all households in Karas have access to safe
water
For public health purposes, water from pipes and boreholes, except those with open tanks, is regarded
as safe for drinking and cooking.
The percent distribution of households with safe water for drinking and cooking by area is shown in
Figure 9.1.1 while Table 9.1.1 shows the percent distribution of households by the main source of
water for drinking and cooking as well as by area. It can be seen from the figure as well from the table
that more than 9 out of10 households in the region have access to safe drinking and cooking water.
Close to 4 percent of the households have no access to such water. The main source of safe water for
most of the households (77%) is from piped water within the compound. The same pattern applies for
urban as well as for rural areas with the former having a higher proportion with regard to safe water.
The same urban-rural pattern can be observed at constituency level where the predominantly urban
constituencies follow the urban pattern and those predominantly rural follow the rural one.
Figure 9.1.1 Percent of households with safe drinking water by area, Karas,
2001 Census
0 20 40 60 80 100
Oranjemund
Luderitz
Keetmanshoop Urban
Keetmanshoop Rural
Karasburg
Berseba
Rural
Urban
Karas
Percent of households with safe water
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Table 9.1.1 Percent of households by source of water, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
households
Percent
Piped
water
within
Public
pipe
Safe
bore-
hole
Safe
water
River/
Stream/
Dam/
Canal
Other Not
stated
Karas 15 481 76.5 15.3 1.9 93.7 3.9 1.9 0.5
Urban 8 373 86.2 13.0 0.2 99.4 0.2 0.2 0.4
Rural 7 108 65.0 18.1 3.9 87.0 8.3 4.1 0.7
Berseba 1 950 55.1 10.7 11.1 76.9 9.9 12.4 0.9
Karasburg 3 748 68.1 19.9 0.9 88.9 10.0 0.8 0.3
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 87.7 8.0 1.3 97.0 1.5 0.7 0.7
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 96.3 3.1 0.2 99.6 0.1 0.1 0.2
Luderitz 3 649 72.3 26.3 0.4 99.0 0.4 0.3 0.3
Oranjemund 1 431 81.7 16.6 0.1 98.4 0.2 0.2 1.2
About 91 percent of the households in the region have a relatively close accessibility to the water
source as the distance is less than 100 metres. This is indicated in Table 9.1.2, which presents the
percent distribution of households by walking distance to the water source. Less than 1percent of
households in the region have to cover more than one kilometre to get their water. Slightly higher
proportions of households in the rural areas cover longer distances than those in urban ones. For
example, more than 1 percent of them cover more than 1 kilometre as against an insignificant
proportion in the urban areas.
The same urban-rural pattern can be observed at constituency level where the predominantly urban
constituencies follow the urban pattern and those predominantly rural follow the rural one.
Table 9.1.2 Percent of households by distance to water source, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
households
Distance in metres
0 1-100 101-200 201-300 301-400 401-500 501-1000 1000+ Not
stated
Karas 15 481 78.5 12.8 3.2 1.0 0.6 1.2 1.3 0.7 0.6
Urban 8 373 87.2 8.0 2.3 0.4 0.2 0.8 0.4 0.2 0.5
Rural 7 108 68.2 18.5 4.2 1.7 1.2 1.8 2.4 1.4 0.7
Berseba 1 950 56.5 24.0 6.5 2.7 1.9 2.0 3.1 2.9 0.4
Karasburg 3 748 69.2 18.5 3.4 1.5 1.0 2.2 2.7 1.0 0.4
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 88.2 5.8 3.1 0.5 0.7 0.1 0.7 0.1 0.8
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 96.9 2.3 0.4 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1
Luderitz 3 649 73.1 16.6 5.0 0.8 0.4 1.7 0.9 0.5 1.0
Oranjemund 1 431 94.6 4.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.9
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9.2 Type of toilet facility
Slightly more than 1 out of 4 households in Karas have no toilet facility
Table 9.2.1 presents the percent distribution of households by type of toilet facility. About 58 percent
of the households in the region use flush toilet while another 26 percent have no toilet facility at all. It
is worth noting that about 7 percent of the households make use of the bucket/pail. There are notable
differences between urban and rural areas. Over 80 percent of the households in the urban areas use
flush toilet while the corresponding rural percentage is 31. Over 47 percent of the rural households
use the bush as against 8 percent in the urban areas.
At constituency level, the same urban-rural pattern can be observed. The predominantly urban
constituencies follow the urban pattern while those which are predominantly rural follow the rural
pattern.
Table 9.2.1 Percent of households by toilet facility, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
households
Percent
Flush toilet
not shared
Flush toilet
shared
VIP Pit long
drop
Bucket
/ pail
Bush Other Not
stated
Karas 15 481 37.9 19.9 1.9 6.6 7.3 26.0 0.2 0.3
Urban 8 373 52.1 28.3 0.4 4.6 6.2 8.0 0.3 0.2
Rural 7 108 21.1 10.1 3.6 8.9 8.6 47.2 0.1 0.4
Berseba 1 950 21.4 4.1 4.6 7.0 9.1 53.5 0.1 0.3
Karasburg 3 748 21.4 6.5 3.6 9.6 12.4 46.3 0.1 0.2
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 26.4 13.8 2.1 7.2 15.7 34.5 0.1 0.4
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 70.0 22.0 0.7 4.3 0.7 2.2 0.0 0.1
Luderitz 3 649 29.8 37.7 0.3 7.5 6.4 17.4 0.7 0.4
Oranjemund 1 431 63.6 33.2 0.1 0.2 0.0 2.1 0.2 0.6
9.3 Garbage and refuse disposal
Table 9.3.1 shows the percent distribution of households by means of disposing garbage/refuse. The
most common means of disposing garbage in Karas region is the regular collection with 57 percent of
the households having this service. This is more predominant in the urban areas (85%) than in the
rural ones (25%). The rubbish pit is fairly common in the rural areas with 27 percent of the households
utilising it. Incineration (17%) and roadside dumping (19%) are also a common feature in the rural
areas.
The urban-rural pattern can be observed at constituency level whereby the urban constituencies follow
the urban pattern while the rural ones follow the rural pattern with incineration, roadside dumping and
rubbish pit being the most common ones. It is notable to state that 95 percent of the households in
Oranjemund constituency have their garbage collected regularly.
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Table 9.3.1 Percent of households by means of garbage disposal, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
households
Percent
Regularly
collected
Irregularly
collected
Incinerated Roadside
dumping
Rubbish pit Other Not
stated
Karas 15 481 57.3 8.0 8.4 11.5 13.5 0.4 0.9
Urban 8 373 84.9 6.6 0.6 5.1 2.2 0.1 0.6
Rural 7 108 24.8 9.8 17.5 19.2 26.8 0.7 1.2
Berseba 1 950 17.3 8.8 26.7 15.3 28.6 1.9 1.4
Karasburg 3 748 44.2 3.1 13.2 23.0 15.5 0.2 0.8
Keetmanshoop Rural 1 480 15.7 14.2 7.4 12.3 49.4 0.3 0.7
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 223 95.0 2.1 0.6 1.9 0.1 0.0 0.4
Luderitz 3 649 69.9 10.6 2.8 10.2 5.3 0.2 1.0
Oranjemund 1 431 72.3 20.5 3.8 0.8 1.5 0.1 1.0
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10 Fertility
Generally, indicators of the levels of fertility are based on data from either civil registration or reported
births and deaths in a specified period and the population relating to the same period. In Namibia, the
coverage of the civil registration system is not complete and, as such, information on the number of
births is deficient. Likewise, reported information on births and deaths from surveys and Censuses is
usually under-reported and hence, does not provide a good basis for estimating the levels of fertility
and mortality.
An indirect method of estimating the levels of fertility has been developed. Estimates of fertility
based on the reported births in the last twelve months provide the true pattern, but under-estimate the
level of fertility. On the other hand, estimates based on the average number of children ever born to
women provide lifetime estimates of fertility levels, but without a time reference. The indirect
technique adjusts the levels of fertility estimated from reported births in the last twelve months by
using the estimates from the average number of children ever born to women.
In the 2001 Census all women in child-bearing ages were asked questions on the number of live births
as well as the month and year of the last live birth. The total number of live births provides an
estimate of lifetime fertility while the information on the last live birth provides current estimates of
the level of fertility. The latter are usually underestimated, and the lifetime fertility estimates are used
to adjust them to arrive at the expected current levels of fertility.
There are various measures of fertility. The indicator used here is the total fertility rate (TFR). This is
the average number of children a woman would be expected to have if she survives through her
reproductive period, i.e. from about age 15 to 49 years. In addition to the total fertility rates, the
pattern of fertility is also provided. This indicates the contribution to the total fertility rate by the
various age groups of the women.
10.1 Levels of Fertility
On the average, women in Karas have around 3 children
The total fertility rates for Karas by urban and rural areas and by constituency are shown in Table
10.1.1. On the average, at the time of the Census, women were expected to give birth to about three
children. Women in urban areas were expected to have three children as well , while those in rural
areas gave birth to almost four children. Except for Keetmanshoop Rural, the total fertility rate for the
rest of the constituencies was around 3 children per woman. That for Keetmanshoop Rural was over 4
children per woman.
Table 10.1.1 Levels of fertility by
constituency, Karas, 2001
Census
Area Total
Fertility
Rate
Karas 3.2
Urban 3.1
Rural 3.5
Berseba 3.4
Karasburg 3.4
Keetmanshoop Rural 4.1
Keetmanshoop Urban 3.3
Luderitz 3.1
Oranjemund 2.7
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10.2 Fertility Pattern
Teen-age females contribute 10% to the total fertility in Karas
The pattern of fertility for women in child-bearing ages in Karas Region is shown in Table 10.2.1.
Motherhood starts at a fairly early age in the region, and child bearing is less significant in the late
ages. Teen-age females contribute 10 percent to the total fertility, while women aged 40 years and
above account for 7 percent. Child-bearing for women is highly concentrated in the 20–34 year age
group which contributes over 70 percent to the total fertility.
Table 10.2.1 Age-Specific Fertility
Rates (ASFR) , Karas,
2001 Census
Age group ASFR Percent
15-19 0.0567 10
20-24 0.1497 27
25-29 0.1388 25
30-34 0.1104 20
35-39 0.0683 12
40-44 0.0335 6
45-49 0.0066 1
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11 Mortality and Orphanhood
Indicators of the level of mortality are usually based on data from either civil registration or reported
deaths in a specified period and the population relating to the same period. In Namibia, the coverage
of the civil registration system is not complete and, as such, information on the number of is deficient.
Likewise, reported information on deaths from surveys and Censuses may be under-reported and
hence lead to an underestimation of the level of mortality. Various techniques have been developed to
provide reasonable estimates of the levels of mortality. Most of these methods are based on the
assumption that the deaths are under-reported and therefore need to be adjusted.
In the 2001 Census, information on deaths was collected at two levels. Women in child-bearing ages
were asked about their total number of live births and those still surviving as well as the survival status
of their last live birth. If these are reported correctly, then they would provide reasonable measures of
infant and child mortality. At the same time, all households were requested to report on all deaths that
occurred in the household since 1998. If there was a death in 2001, then the sex and age of the
deceased was also recorded. This information will provide the sex and age pattern of mortality. In
addition, if the deceased was a female in child-bearing ages, maternal related cause of death was also
reported.
Orphanhood information was collected for all members of the household. Each person was requested
to state the survival status of his/her biological parents, i.e. both mother and father.
11.1 Mortality
Table 11.1.1 shows the trend in the number of deaths reported by households from 1998 to 2001 in
Karas Region. It can be observed that the number of deaths has been doubled since 1999.
Table 11.1.1 Number of reported deaths, 1998 –
2001, Karas, 2001 Census
Year Females Males Total
1998 239 305 544
1999 221 260 481
2000 323 307 630
2001 455 485 939
Note* The deaths reported for 2001 were only for the
first 8 months. Adjustments were made to
cover all the 12 months.
Figure 11.1.1 shows the percent increase in the number of deaths between 1999 and 2001 for the
region, urban and rural areas as well as the constituencies. The percent increase ranges from 45 to 190
in Berseba and Luderitz constituencies, respectively. The magnitude of mortality in the region can
also be observed by looking at households, which had at least one death within 3 years before the
Census. This is shown in figure 11.1.2. For the region as a whole, it is noticeable that one out of ten
households have experienced at least one death within the three years before the Census. Nearly two
out of ten households in Berseba have lost a family member within the last three years.
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Figure 11.1.1 Percent increase of deaths by area, 1999 – 2001, Karas, 2001 Census
0
50
100
150
200
Kara
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Urb
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Rura
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Bers
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Kee
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Figure 11.1.2 Percent of households with a death within 3 years before the Census,
Karas, 2001 Census
0
5
10
15
20
Kara
s
Urb
an
Rura
l
Bers
eb
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There are many indicators, which are used for describing the levels of mortality. Four of these
indicators are presented here. The first one is infant mortality rate, which is the number of infant
deaths per one thousand live births. That is, the number of babies who die before their first birthday
per 1 000 live births. The second one is child mortality rate. This is the number of deaths for children
aged one to four years per 1 000 children in the same age group. The third measure is the under-five
mortality rate, which is the number of children who die before they celebrate their fifth birthday per
1 000 live births. The last indicator is the expectation of life at birth, which is the number of years a
new-born would be expected to live if it were exposed to the current pattern of mortality. Expectation
of life at birth provides an overall indicator of the level of mortality for the whole population under
consideration.
The estimates of infant, child and under-five mortality rates are based on information from children
ever born and those surviving, while the estimates of expectation of life at birth are based on the
reported child deaths aged 1–4 years for the year 2001.
The various indicators are presented in Table 11.1.2. The infant mortality rate for Karas Region is 38
and 57 per 1000 live births, respectively for females and males.
Infant mortality is lower for urban than for rural areas. With regard to constituencies, Keetmanshoop
Rural has the highest infant mortality rate for both females and males with 68 infant deaths per 1 000
female live births and 97 infant deaths per 1 000 male live births. Luderitz and Oranjemund
constituencies experience the lowest infant mortality for both females and males.
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Child mortality follows the same pattern as that of infant mortality. Like in the infant and child the
rates of under-five mortality for males are worse off than those for females. Keetmanshoop Rural
constituency takes the lead in each of the three mortality patterns.
The life expectancy at birth in the region is 61 and 54 years respectively for females and males. There
is no significant difference between urban and rural areas when it comes to life expectancy in Karas
Region. Oranjemund have the highest life expectancy at birth of over 70 years. Overall, again
Keetmanshoop Rural experience the lowest life expectancy at birth of just over 50 years.
Table 11.1.2 Infant, child and under-five mortality rates and Expectation of life at birth by area,
Karas, 2001 Census
Area Infant Mortality Child Mortality Under 5 Mortality Life Expectancy
Female Male Female Male Female Male Female Male
Karas 38 57 11 21 55 60 61 54
Urban 30 43 7 13 51 55 62 53
Rural 44 68 14 28 61 69 61 55
Berseba 52 67 18 27 79 65 68 51
Karasburg 39 56 11 21 49 66 58 47
Keetmanshoop Rural 68 97 27 47 75 81 51 57
Keetmanshoop Urban 36 61 10 23 56 62 61 63
Luderitz 23 34 5 9 57 56 68 54
Oranjemund 15 45 2 15 29 32 73 71
11.2 Orphanhood
Information on orphanhood, particularly for children, provides an indirect indicator for adult mortality.
It also reflects on the degree of dependency at household level. Table 11.2.1 below presents the
number of households with at least one orphaned member aged below 15 years. Close to 16 percent of
the households in Karas Region have a child under 15 years of age without one parent. The proportion
of orphaned children under the same age who have lost both parents is just two percent. This implies
that in 1 out of every 50 households there is a child without both mother and father, relying on
extended family relatives for survival. It can be observed that there are no significant differences
between urban and rural areas, nor between constituencies, except for Oranjemund whose proportions
are very low.
Table 11.2.1 Households with at least one orphaned member aged below 15 years
by area, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
households with
children under 15
Households with at least one child under 15
orphaned by
One parent Both parents
Number Percent Number Percent
Karas 8 448 1 322 15.6 171 2.0
Urban 4 745 721 15.2 106 2.2
Rural 3 703 601 16.2 65 1.8
Berseba 1 162 237 20.4 26 2.2
Karasburg 1 954 327 16.7 39 2.0
Keetmanshoop Rural 851 108 12.7 10 1.2
Keetmanshoop Urban 2 070 371 17.9 67 3.2
Luderitz 1 692 234 13.8 27 1.6
Oranjemund 719 45 6.3 2 0.3
The number of orphaned children aged below 15 years is presented in Table 11.2.2. For the region as
a whole, about 9 percent of all children under this age have lost one parent. This is close to one out of
ten children under 15 years of age living with only one parent. The proportion of orphans under the
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same age without both parents is only one percent. This implies that only one out of every one
hundred children under the age of 15 have no parents. There are hardly any differences between urban
and rural areas, nor between constituencies, except for Oranjemund again whose rates are relatively
low.
Table 11.2.2 Number of orphans aged below 15 years by area, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Number of
children
under 15
Children under 15 orphaned by
One parent Both parents
Number Percent Number Percent
Karas 21 093 1 855 8.8 202 1.0
Urban 11 135 976 8.8 118 1.1
Rural 9 958 879 8.8 84 0.8
Berseba 3 421 342 10.0 34 1.0
Karasburg 4 881 477 9.8 47 1.0
Keetmanshoop Rural 2 374 169 7.1 16 0.7
Keetmanshoop Urban 5 323 512 9.6 72 1.4
Luderitz 3 576 304 8.5 31 0.9
Oranjemund 1 518 51 3.4 2 0.1
Appendix 1
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Appendix 1
53
Appendix 1: Census Definitions of Concepts and Classifications
In this appendix the concepts and classifications used in the 2001 Population and Housing Census are
defined. These concepts and classifications were based on regional and international recommendations
with adaptations to suit local conditions.
Geographic and Migration Concepts
The Karas Region consisted of six Constituencies, namely Berseba, Karasburg, Keetmanshoop Rural,
Keetmanshoop Urban, Luderitz and Oranjemund.
Locality/village For the purpose of this Census a locality/village was defined as a district population
cluster, irrespective of size, in which people lived and which had a name or locally
recognized status.
Urban locality Urban localities referred to the municipalities and townships, which at the Census time
had been so proclaimed by the Government.
Rural locality All other localities not included in the urban classification were regarded as rural.
These included localities proclaimed as villages and other settlements.
Place of birth The usual place of residence of respondent’s mother at the time of respondent’s birth.
Place of usual
residence
The town or village where a person usually lived, i.e. where a person had lived for the
past 6 months, or intended to live for the next 6 months.
Demographic and Social Concepts
Household A person or group of persons, related or unrelated, living together in the same house and
having the same catering arrangements.
Head of
household
The person of either sex who was looked upon by the other members of the household as
their leader or main decision-maker.
Citizenship The country of which the respondent was a legal citizen either by birth or by naturalisation
(e.g. by marriage or migration).
Disability A limitation or difficulty in carrying out everyday activities at home, at work or at school,
due to long term physical or mental condition resulting from health problems, birth defects or
accidents.
Definitions used at different levels of disability were as follows:
Blind: persons who were totally blind in one or both eyes. It also included persons who had
difficulty seeing in one or both eyes even with glasses.
Deaf: persons who were totally unable to hear in one ear or who were only able to hear with
great difficulty. It also included persons who had difficulty hearing even with hearing
aids.
Impaired speech: persons who were unable to speak and those who had difficulty in
communicating or being understood.
Impaired limbs: persons with problems of movement, standing, grasping due to deformity,
amputation, paralysis or other sickness. Persons who were using clutches, wheelchairs,
artificial limbs and other walking or grasping aids were also classified under this
category.
Mentally disabled: persons who were mentally retarded and those who were mentally sick
were classified under this category.
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Marital
status
The question on marital status was asked to all persons. It was defined as the personal status
of persons in relation to the marriage laws or customs of the country.
The definitions used for the various categories of marital status were as follows:
(i) Never married: persons who had never married before in their lifetime.
Married legally or customarily: persons who during the reference period were married under
legal systems of the country or the customs of the local area.
Married consensually: persons of the opposite sex living together as husband and wife
without any legal or customary ceremony.
Separated: married persons who were not living together as husband and wife but who had
not been legally or customarily divorced.
Divorced: persons whose marriage had been cancelled legally or customarily and not
remarried.
Widowed: persons whose spouses were dead and were not married at the time of the
Census.
Early Childhood Development
One question on participation in Early Childhood Development was presented to children aged
between 3 and 6 years, inclusive. The categories are given below:
No Did not participate.
Crèches/
Kinder-
gartens
These are found in both urban and rural areas. They cater for children from 2 to 5
years of age. Children learn social skills such as how to play with others, wash their
hands and many others.
Day Care
Centres/
Nursery
School
These are the ones that cater for very young children, even less than one year olds to
4 year olds. These centres are mainly found in urban areas and are privately owned.
The children learn social skills and are also prepared for primary school. They are
mainly utilized by working parents with young children.
Pre-primary These are mainly found in urban areas and serve as preparatory courses before entry
into grade one in primary school education cycle. Pre-primary cater for children of 5
to 6 years old.
Literacy and Education Concepts
Questions on literacy and educational concepts were restricted to respondents aged 6 years and above.
Literacy The ability to write and read with understanding in any language. Persons who could
read and not write were classified as non-literate. Similarly, persons who were able to
write and not read were classified as non-literate.
School
attendance
Attendance at any regular public or private educational institution, for systematic
instruction at any level of instruction.
Educational
attainment
The highest standard, grade or years completed by respondent at the highest level of
school, college or university attended.
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Economic Items
Questions on economic characteristics were restricted to persons aged 8 years and above and referred
to the last 7 days preceding the Census Reference Night.
Type of
activity
The economic activity status of the respondents during the reference period.
The following are the definitions of the various categories of economic activity status used:
(i) Worked: Those who worked for at least one hour for pay, profit or family gain
during the reference period.
(ii) Temporarily out of work: Those who did not work, but have a job or a business or a
form, but who were temporarily not at work during the reference period for any
specific reason.
(iii) Unemployed (worked before): The unemployed include all persons aged 8 years and
above, who, during the reference period, were not in any paid employment or self-
employment and were actively looking for work and were available for work if they
were offered jobs.
(iv) Unemployed (first time job seekers): Person, male or female, who did not work,
were actively looking for work and were available but have never worked before.
(v) Students: This category includes all persons, male or female, aged 8 years and
above who, during the reference period, were attending school and who were not in
any paid employment or enterprise and were not available for work.
(vi) Homemakers: All persons, male or female, who are aged 8 years and above, and
who, during the reference period, were wholly engaged in household duties and
were neither engaged in any paid or self-employment nor available for work.
(vii) Income recipient: These are persons, male or female, who were not in any paid or
self-employment during the reference period but who received income from rents or
other investments.
(viii) Severely disabled: These are persons, male or female, who were not working and
were not available for work during the reference period because of their severe
disability or handicap by society.
(ix) Retired: These are persons who are retired or pensioned and not in any paid or self-
employment.
(x) Old age: These are persons who are not in any paid or self-employment and not
working because of old age.
(xi) Other: This category includes persons who reside in prisons, hospitals or other
institutions during the reference period.
Occupation The kind of work done during the reference period by those who worked or had a business
and by those who are unemployed but had previously worked.
Activity The type of goods produced or services provided or business or function or work carried
out at the respondent’s workplace (if employed) or previous workplace (if unemployed
worked before). This information classifies the person’s workplace into the right industry.
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Status in
employment
All employed persons of either sex, age 8 years and over, were classified in one of the
categories below:
(i) Subsistence or communal farmer with paid employees: A person who, for at least
one hour during the reference period, operated his or her own Subsistence or
Communal farm and hired one or more employees.
(ii) Subsistence or communal farmer without paid employees: Own account workers are
those who, for at least one hour during the period, operated their own subsistence or
communal farm, without paid employees, and worked for own consumption or
profit. Included in this category are only the subsistence/communal farmers. These
are people who are in crop farming (e.g. Mahangu farmers, Maize farmers, etc.) or
animal farming (cattle, chickens, etc.)
(iii) Other employer with paid employees: A person who, for at least one hour during the
reference period, operated his or her own economic enterprise or engaged
independently in a profession or trade, and hired one or more employees.
(iv) Other own account worker without paid employees: Own account workers are those
who, for at least one hour during the period, operated their own enterprise, e.g.
farmer, petty trader or carpenter, without paid employees, and worked for own
consumption or profit. These are people who are in business themselves, basket
weavers, traditional beer makers, etc. Persons who were selling fruit or vegetables
under trees; wayside barbers and homemakers who in addition to household duties
collect and sell firewood, make and sell traditional beer, milk cattle and sell milk
etc. are also included in this category.
(v) Employee, government and state enterprise (Parastatal): This category includes
those who, for at least one hour during the reference period, worked for, and were
paid from the government including state enterprises.
(vi) Employee, private: These include those who, for at least one hour during the
reference period, worked for a private employer and were paid either wages, salary,
commission, tips, contract or in kind by the employer. Paid family workers are also
included here.
(vii) Unpaid family worker (subsistence/communal farmer): Unpaid family workers refer
to those members of the household who are related to the head/spouse of the
household and who, for at least one hour during the reference period, worked
without pay or profit in the subsistence/communal farm owned by the household.
(viii) Other unpaid family worker: Unpaid family workers refer to those members of the
household who are related to the head/spouse of the household and who, for at least
one hour during the reference period, worked in the enterprise operated by the
household without pay or profit.
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Housing Conditions
Type of
housing unit
Type of housing refers to a separate and independent living premises occupied by the
household.
The categories used were as follows:
(i) Detached house: Is a house on its own or without an outhouse and not
attached to another house
(ii) Semi- detached/town house: Is a house, which is attached to another but with
its own facilities and a separate entrance.
(iii) Apartments/flat: Is a self-contained living premise in a building with one or
more floors. All apartments or flats in the building will have a common
entrance.
(iv) Guest flat: Is a self-contained, separated living premises in the same
compound as a detached house, and usually on outhouse of the detached
house.
(v) Part commercial or industrial or business: These are living premises, which
are also used for commercial or industrial purposes. A housing unit, which is
partly used as a bottle store or a supermarket, or a workshop, will come under
this category.
(vi) Mobile homes (caravans, tents): Refer to living premises, which could be
shifted or transplanted or transported, such as tents, caravans, etc.
(vii) Single quarters: Consists of either a room or a set of rooms with shared toilet
and kitchen facilities.
(viii) Traditional dwelling: A housing unit consisting of a hut or a group of huts
walled or un-walled with sticks, poles with or without thatch or grass.
Ongandas come under this category.
(ix) Improvised housing units (shacks): These are housing units built of discarded
materials, such as cardboards, plastic sheeting, flattened empty tins, etc.
Derelict vehicles and carts used as housing are also classified in this category.
(x) Other: Any other type of housing unit not specified above.
Tenure The information on status of tenure indicates whether the dwelling unit was owner
occupied or rented by the household.
The categories used were as follows:
(i) Rented (not tied to the job): The renting of dwelling units under this category
is independent from any household member’s job.
(ii) Owner occupied (with Mortgage): The dwelling unit may be owned by one of
the household members who is still paying mortgage on it.
(iii) Owner occupied (without mortgage): Under this category the dwelling unit is
entirely owned by one of the household members. E.g. the structure has been
bought cash or paid off or self-constructed or inherited.
(iv) Rent free (not owner occupied): The house is not owned by any of the
household members and is occupied rent-free.
(v) Provided by employer (Government): The house is provided by the
Government to one of the household members even though some rent is paid.
(vi) Provided by employer (Private): The house is provided by a private employer
to one of the household members even though some rent is paid.
(vii) Other: This covers any other form of tenure, which does not fall in any of the
above categories.
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Number of
Rooms
The number of rooms included all rooms used for sleeping by a household. If a
garage was used as a sleeping room it was also counted. Kitchens, bathrooms, toilets,
stoeps and verandas were excluded.
In addition some household members used traditional or other outhouses as sleeping
quarters. In this case the number of sleeping rooms were included in the number of
rooms in the main building plus rooms for sleeping in other units.
Material used
for outer walls
The information required was the main material used for constructing the outer walls
i.e. the main frame of the building.
The categories used were as follows:
(i) Cement blocks/bricks: This category refers to buildings with cement blocks or
bricks as the main material used.
(ii) Burnt bricks/face bricks: This category covers buildings with burnt bricks as
the main material used for constructing outer walls.
(iii) Mud/clay bricks: This is usually found in traditional houses. It is bricks
formed from treated or seasoned mud/clay, which is sometimes mixed with
cow dung.
(iv) Corrugated iron sheets: is referred to if the outer walls of the building are
constructed mainly with corrugated iron sheets.
(v) Prefabricated material: These are walls, which are constructed with concrete
slabs, fibreglass, asbestos and cement, gunnite, hardboard, wood and asbestos
or wood only.
(vi) Wooden poles, sticks and grass: If wooden poles or sticks with or without
grass (thatch) are used for the construction of outer walls.
(vii) Sticks with mud or cow-dung: is referred to if the sticks used for the outer
walls are covered with mud or cow-dung.
(viii) Other: If the outer walls are constructed with materials other than the ones
listed.
Material used
for the roof
In the context of the Census roof refers to the upper covering of the house. If a
household is occupying the ground floor of a 2-storeyed house and concrete slabs are
used for separating the ground floor from the 1st floor and the top of the building i.e.
the upper floor is covered with corrugated iron sheets then the material for the roof
for all the housing units in the building will be corrugated iron sheets.
The categories used were as follows:
(i) Corrugated iron sheets: This category refers to buildings with roofs of
corrugated iron sheets
(ii) Asbestos sheets: This category covers buildings with roofs constructed with
asbestos sheets
(iii) Brick tiles: These are buildings with brick tiles as roofs
(iv) Slate: Slate is a type of a rock, which easily brakes, in thin layers; these layers
are often used for roofing.
(v) Wood covered with melthoid..
(vi) Thatch, grass: referred to if the roof is thatched with grass.
(vii) Sticks, mud and cow-dung: referred to if the roofing material of a building is
made out of sticks, mud and cow-dung.
(viii) Other: For roofing materials, which do not fall into any of these categories.
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Material used
for the floor
The information required here was the main material used for constructing the floor
i.e. the bottom part of the building.
The categories used were as follows:
(i) Sand: This is when there is no artificial material on the floor. The floor is only
the natural environment (earth).
(ii) Cement: If the floor of the house is constructed with cement or even when the
cement on the floor is covered with tiles or carpet.
(iii) Mud/clay: This is usually found in traditional houses. It is treated or seasoned
mud/clay, which is sometimes mixed with cow dung.
(iv) Other, specify: If the floor is constructed with materials other than the ones
listed above.
Main source of
water for
drinking and
cooking and
Distance to the
water source
A measure of the well-being of Namibians is the proportion of households that have
access to clean (potable) water. Distance to the water source also helps to derive
times taken to collect household’s water needs. This information helps derive areas
with serious water problems.
The categories used were as follows:
(i) Piped water inside the house: Water drawn from pipes installed in the house
and originating from a central source- river, pond, lake or borehole.
(ii) Piped water outside: Water drawn from pipes installed in a homestead, but not
inside the house, and originating from a central source- river, pond, lake or
borehole.
(iii) Public pipe: Water drawn from pipes installed in a locality to serve the whole
locality and originating from a central source- river, pond, lake or borehole.
(iv) Borehole: Same as wells, but deeper and has a pump for drawing water.
(v) Borehole with open tank: This is a borehole where the water drawn is pumped
into an open tank right next to it.
(vi) Borehole with tank covered: This is a borehole where the water drawn is
pumped into a tank which is covered right next to it.
(vii) River/stream/cam: A river or naturally flowing source of water or reservoir
formed by man by building a barrier across a river to hold back water.
(viii) Canal: Man-made open flowing water source.
(ix) Well, protected: A man-made hole/shaft dug in the ground from which water
is obtained. Water is drawn using buckets. A protected well has a fence and/or
a cover.
(x) Well, unprotected: A man-made hole/shaft dug in the ground from which
water is obtained. Water is drawn using buckets. An unprotected well does
not have a fence around it.
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Main source of
energy for
cooking,
lighting and
heating
The questions referred to the source of energy most often used during the year.
The codes for source of energy for cooking were:
(i) Electricity
(ii) Paraffin
(iii) Wood/Charcoal from wood
(iv) Gas
(v) Charcoal - coal
(vi) Solar
(vii) No cooking
(viii) Other
The codes for source of energy for lighting were:
(i) Electricity
(ii) Paraffin
(iii) Candle
(iv) Gas
(v) Solar
(vi) Wood
(vii) Other
The codes for source of energy for heating were:
(i) Electricity
(ii) Paraffin
(iii) Wood/Wood charcoal
(iv) Gas
(v) Charcoal - coal
(vi) Solar
(vii) No heating
(viii) Other
Access to
means of
communication
This question provides data on how news and other information reached the
household. The categories below refer to access to the source, not ownership of the
item:
(i) Television
(ii) Radio
(iii) Newspaper, daily
(iv) Newspaper, occasionally
(v) Telephone/cell
(vi) Computer
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Type of toilet
facility This information provides a measure of sanitation level of the household since
these facilities are important for disease control and health improvement.
The categories used were as follows:
(i) The household has water closet or flush toilet used only by the household
members and their visitors
(ii) The household shares water closet or flush toilet with other households
(iii) The household members use VIP (Ventilated improved pit latrine),
(iv) The household members use Pit latrine, long drop.
(v) The household members use bucket or pail
(vi) The household members use the bush (no toilet facility)
(vii) Other
Garbage and
refuse disposal This information can be used in obtaining the hygienic level of the household
since these facilities are important for disease control and health improvement. The categories used were as follows:
(i) The household garbage is regularly collected
(ii) The household garbage is irregularly collected
(iii) The household garbage is incinerated
(iv) The household garbage is dumped on the roadside
(v) Rubbish pit usage
(vi) Other
The
household’s
main source of
income
The purpose of this question was to collect information on the survival of the
household, since these aspects are very important for the elimination of
poverty and hunger and the improvement of the living standard of the people.
The main source of income did not only refer to money, but could also be the
main products produced for consumption (e.g. some farmers cultivate and
depend on Mahangu. In this case farming is the main source of income).
The categories used were as follows:
(i) Farming
(ii) Business activities (not farming)
(iii) Wages and salaries
(iv) Pension
(v) Cash remittance
(vi) Other
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Fertility and Mortality
Live birth A child born alive is one who cries after being born. Thus, a live birth is a birth,
which results in a child that shows any sign of life irrespective of the time or period
within which these signs are manifested. Miscarriages or abortions and stillbirths are
not live births.
Lifetime fertility Questions on this topic were limited to female respondents aged 12 to 49 years
irrespective of their marital status. The four types of data collected on this topic were
as follows:
(i) Children ever born: the total number of children born alive by respondent
during her lifetime.
(ii) Number of children born alive and living: the number of children, male and
female, born alive to respondent living in respondent’s household on Census
night.
(iii) Number of children born alive and living elsewhere: the number of children
born alive to respondent but who were living elsewhere on Census night.
(iv) Number of children born alive but now dead: the number of children, male and
female, born alive to respondent and who had since died.
Current fertility The number of children born alive to respondent (females aged 12-49 years) during
the 12-month period preceding the Census night.
Infant mortality A question also restricted to female respondents aged 12-49 years, infant mortality
referred to the number of respondent’s children who had died out of those born alive
to during the 12-month period preceding the Census night.
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Main Questionnaire
Appendix 2
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Main Questionnaire page 2
Appendix 3
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Detailed tables
Chapter and table Page
Population Structure and Composition
2.1 Total Population by sex and single year D-1
2.2 - 2.10 Population distribution by age group and sex D-2
2.11 - 2.19 Population distribution by broad age group and sex D-4
2.20 Population distribution by age group and sex D-6
2.21 - 2.23 Household Population by age group and sex D-6
2.24 Institutional Population by age group and sex D-7
2.25 Special Population by age group and sex D-7
2.26 Total Population by age group and type D-7
2.27 - 2.35 Total Population by sex and marital status D-8
Disability
3.1 Disabled Population by area and sex D-10
3.2 Population by disability status, area and sex D-10
Early Childhood Development
4.1 Children aged 3-6 years attending Early Childhood Development
Programme by area, age and sex D-11
Education and Literacy
5.1 - 5.19 Population by School Attendance and age group D-12
5.20 - 5.28 School enrolment for the population aged 6-24 years by age and sex D-21
5.29 - 5.37 Population 15 years and above by literacy, age group and sex D-26
Labour Force
6.1 - 6.3 Population aged 15 + by sex, age and activity status D-31
6.4 Labour Force Participation Rate and Unemployment Rate, population
aged 15 + by age and sex D-32
6.5 - 6.13 Population aged 15 + by activity status and sex D-32
Household Composition and Characteristics
7.1 - 7.9 Households and population D-37
7.10 - 7.18 Household Population by sex and relationship to head of household D-38
7.19 - 7.27 Households by access to selected facilities D-41
7.28 - 7.36 Household population by main source of income D-42
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Chapter and table Page
Housing Conditions
8.1 - 8.9 Households and population by type of housing unit D-44
8.10 - 8.18 Households and population by type of tenure D-45
8.19 - 8.27 Households and population by number of rooms D-47
8.28 - 8.36 Households and population by main material used for the roof D-49
8.37 - 8.45 Households and population by main material used for outer walls D-51
8.46 - 8.54 Households and population by main material used for the floor D-52
8.55 - 8.63 Households and population by main source of energy for cooking D-53
8.64 - 8.72 Households and population by main source of energy for lighting D-55
8.73 - 8.81 Households and population by main source of energy for heating D-57
Water Supply and Sanitation
9.1 - 9.9 Households and population by main source of water supply D-59
9.10 - 9.18 Households and population by walking distance to water source D-60
9.19 - 9.27 Households by means of refuse disposal D-62
9.28 - 9.36 Households and population by type of toilet facility D-63
Fertility
10.1 - 10.9 Children ever born to mothers 12 - 49 years of age D-65
10.10 - 10.18 Births in the last 12 months D-67
Mortality and Orphanhood
11.1 - 11.9 Households with a death and the number of deaths by year D-70
11.10 - 11.18 Deaths in 2001 by age group and sex D-71
11.19 - 11.21 Population by orphanage, age group and sex D-74
Population Structure and Composition
D -
1
1
Table 2.1 Total Population by sex and single years, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Population Age Population
Total Female Male Not stated Total Female Male Not stated
0 1 553 786 767 50 553 224 329
1 1 607 760 847 51 529 195 334
2 1 497 764 733 52 512 216 296
3 1 535 770 765 53 500 209 291
4 1 472 730 742 54 385 152 233
5 1 505 724 781 55 375 159 216
6 1 327 685 642 56 383 150 233
7 1 379 679 700 57 316 137 179
8 1 451 748 703 58 323 146 177
9 1 394 738 656 59 359 163 196
10 1 457 740 717 60 353 174 179
11 1 536 816 720 61 271 129 142
12 1 225 608 616 1 62 275 137 138
13 1 165 566 599 63 300 153 147
14 1 052 533 519 64 233 123 110
15 1 027 554 473 65 245 134 111
16 1 095 552 543 66 174 89 85
17 1 059 536 523 67 180 97 82 1
18 1 077 535 542 68 187 102 85
19 1 064 520 544 69 162 83 79
20 1 223 608 615 70 126 68 58
21 1 279 597 682 71 132 69 63
22 1 328 592 736 72 142 83 59
23 1 446 655 791 73 110 63 47
24 1 457 614 843 74 130 74 56
25 1 576 678 898 75 96 43 53
26 1 584 653 931 76 87 55 32
27 1 656 676 979 1 77 77 52 25
28 1 586 695 891 78 81 44 37
29 1 724 734 989 1 79 62 39 23
30 1 489 661 828 80 77 45 32
31 1 419 592 827 81 81 46 35
32 1 433 586 847 82 45 30 15
33 1 249 582 667 83 55 33 22
34 1 099 467 632 84 49 31 18
35 1 219 525 694 85 34 26 8
36 1 003 422 581 86 24 18 6
37 910 405 505 87 34 17 17
38 1 014 453 561 88 15 8 7
39 892 422 470 89 16 11 5
40 869 383 486 90 15 11 4
41 829 369 460 91 13 9 4
42 860 411 449 92 11 7 4
43 786 371 415 93 3 2 1
44 655 289 366 94 5 4 1
45 712 319 393 95+ 51 33 18
46 675 282 393 Not stated 828 280 547 1
47 579 247 332
48 631 265 365 1 Total 69 329 32 346 36 976 7
49 656 276 379 1
Population Structure and Composition
D -
2
2
Table 2.2 Population distribution by age
group and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 7 664 3 810 3 854
5 - 9 7 056 3 574 3 482
10 - 14 6 435 3 263 3 171 1
15 - 19 5 322 2 697 2 625
20 - 24 6 733 3 066 3 667
25 - 29 8 126 3 436 4 688 2
30 - 34 6 689 2 888 3 801
35 - 39 5 038 2 227 2 811
40 - 44 3 999 1 823 2 176
45 - 49 3 253 1 389 1 862 2
50 - 54 2 479 996 1 483
55 - 59 1 756 755 1 001
60 - 64 1 432 716 716
65 - 69 948 505 442 1
70 - 74 640 357 283
75 - 79 403 233 170
80 - 84 307 185 122
85 - 89 123 80 43
90 - 94 47 33 14
95 + 51 33 18
Not stated 828 280 547 1
Total 69 329 32 346 36 976 7
Table 2.3 Urban Population distribution by age
group and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 3 952 2 005 1 947
5 - 9 3 685 1 849 1 836
10 - 14 3 520 1 825 1 695
15 - 19 2 895 1 522 1 373
20 - 24 3 617 1 768 1 849
25 - 29 4 752 2 067 2 683 2
30 - 34 4 026 1 781 2 245
35 - 39 2 966 1 350 1 616
40 - 44 2 230 1 095 1 135
45 - 49 1 753 811 941 1
50 - 54 1 278 547 731
55 - 59 831 369 462
60 - 64 627 334 293
65 - 69 381 214 167
70 - 74 272 174 98
75 - 79 170 104 66
80 - 84 129 72 57
85 - 89 54 42 12
90 - 94 17 11 6
95 + 40 28 12
Not stated 404 138 266
Total 37 599 18 106 19 490 3
Table 2.4 Rural Population distribution by age
group and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 3 712 1 805 1 907
5 - 9 3 371 1 725 1 646
10 - 14 2 915 1 438 1 476 1
15 - 19 2 427 1 175 1 252
20 - 24 3 116 1 298 1 818
25 - 29 3 374 1 369 2 005
30 - 34 2 663 1 107 1 556
35 - 39 2 072 877 1 195
40 - 44 1 769 728 1 041
45 - 49 1 500 578 921 1
50 - 54 1 201 449 752
55 - 59 925 386 539
60 - 64 805 382 423
65 - 69 567 291 275 1
70 - 74 368 183 185
75 - 79 233 129 104
80 - 84 178 113 65
85 - 89 69 38 31
90 - 94 30 22 8
95 + 11 5 6
Not stated 424 142 281 1
Total 31 730 14 240 17 486 4
Table 2.5 Population distribution by age group
and sex, Berseba, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Females Male
0 - 4 1 207 575 632
5 - 9 1 117 558 559
10 - 14 1 097 519 578
15 - 19 780 331 449
20 - 24 608 263 345
25 - 29 573 248 325
30 - 34 490 241 249
35 - 39 477 217 260
40 - 44 448 219 229
45 - 49 408 200 208
50 - 54 371 158 213
55 - 59 306 158 148
60 - 64 345 180 165
65 - 69 252 136 116
70 - 74 166 90 76
75 - 79 123 65 58
80 - 84 99 69 30
85 - 89 35 19 16
90 - 94 19 14 5
95 + 8 4 4
Not stated 135 48 87
Total 9 064 4 312 4 752
Population Structure and Composition
D - 3
Table 2.6 Population distribution by age group
and sex, Karasburg, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 1 885 918 967
5 - 9 1 648 867 781
10 - 14 1 388 711 676 1
15 - 19 1 303 665 638
20 - 24 1 803 822 981
25 - 29 1 879 883 996
30 - 34 1 394 664 730
35 - 39 1 082 516 566
40 - 44 832 396 436
45 - 49 641 272 368 1
50 - 54 509 236 273
55 - 59 408 162 246
60 - 64 309 147 162
65 - 69 235 122 112 1
70 - 74 159 91 68
75 - 79 98 55 43
80 - 84 73 41 32
85 - 89 25 15 10
90 - 94 7 5 2
95 + 5 1 4
Not stated 75 30 44 1
Total 15 758 7 619 8 135 4
Table 2.7 Population distribution by age group and
sex, Keetmanshoop Rural , 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 847 423 424
5 - 9 839 423 416
10 - 14 688 339 349
15 - 19 530 260 270
20 - 24 504 238 266
25 - 29 521 253 268
30 - 34 448 216 232
35 - 39 374 176 198
40 - 44 362 171 191
45 - 49 294 144 149 1
50 - 54 223 103 120
55 - 59 200 100 100
60 - 64 194 93 101
65 - 69 126 62 64
70 - 74 81 29 52
75 - 79 42 29 13
80 - 84 31 16 15
85 - 89 10 7 3
90 - 94 4 3 1
95 + 1 1 -
Not stated 80 36 44
Total 6 399 3 122 3 276 1
Table 2.8 Population distribution by age group and
sex, Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male
0 - 4 1 815 911 904
5 - 9 1 756 895 861
10 - 14 1 766 925 841
15 - 19 1 408 755 653
20 - 24 1 362 708 654
25 - 29 1 487 755 732
30 - 34 1 307 681 626
35 - 39 1 124 562 562
40 - 44 975 502 473
45 - 49 726 386 340
50 - 54 564 281 283
55 - 59 394 204 190
60 - 64 351 194 157
65 - 69 210 125 85
70 - 74 156 104 52
75 - 79 87 59 28
80 - 84 76 50 26
85 - 89 34 29 5
90 - 94 13 8 5
95 + 33 24 9
Not stated 133 46 87
Total 15 777 8 204 7 573
Table 2.9 Population distribution by age group
and sex, Luderitz, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 1 450 752 698
5 - 9 1 180 587 593
10 - 14 954 505 449
15 - 19 869 438 431
20 - 24 1 769 782 987
25 - 29 2 620 957 1 661 2
30 - 34 1 999 741 1 258
35 - 39 1 189 458 731
40 - 44 691 303 388
45 - 49 528 237 291
50 - 54 360 154 206
55 - 59 240 103 137
60 - 64 183 87 96
65 - 69 102 49 53
70 - 74 63 33 30
75 - 79 46 21 25
80 - 84 25 8 17
85 - 89 17 10 7
90 - 94 2 2
95 + 4 3 1
Not stated 251 82 169
Total 14 542 6 312 8 228 2
Population Structure and Composition
D - 4
Table 2.10 Population distribution by age group and sex, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male
0 - 4 460 231 229
5 - 9 516 244 272
10 - 14 542 264 278
15 - 19 432 248 184
20 - 24 687 253 434
25 - 29 1 046 340 706
30 - 34 1 051 345 706
35 - 39 792 298 494
40 - 44 691 232 459
45 - 49 656 150 506
50 - 54 452 64 388
55 - 59 208 28 180
60 - 64 50 15 35
65 - 69 23 11 12
70 - 74 15 10 5
75 - 79 7 4 3
80 - 84 3 1 2
85 - 89 2 - 2
90 - 94 2 1 1
95 +
Not stated 154 38 116
Total 7 789 2 777 5012
Table 2.11 Population distribution by broad
age group and sex, Karas, 2001
Census
Age Group Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 7 664 3 810 3 854
5 - 14 13 491 6 837 6 653 1
15 - 59 43 395 19 277 24 114 4
60+ 3 951 2 142 1 808 1
Not stated 828 280 547 1
Total 69 329 32 346 36 976 7
Table 2.12 Urban Population distribution by
broad age group and sex, Karas,
2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 3 952 2 005 1 947
5 - 14 7 205 3 674 3 531
15 - 59 24 348 11 310 13 035 3
60+ 1 690 979 711
Not stated 404 138 266
Total 37 599 18 106 19 490 3
Table 2.13 Rural Population distribution by
broad age group and sex, Karas,
2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 3 712 1 805 1 907
5 - 14 6 286 3 163 3 122 1
15 - 59 19 047 7 967 11 079 1
60+ 2 261 1 163 1 097 1
Not stated 424 142 281 1
Total 31 730 14 240 17 486 4
Table 2.14 Population distribution by broad
age group and sex, Berseba, 2001
Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0 - 4 1 207 575 632
5 - 14 2 214 1 077 1 137
15 - 59 4 461 2 035 2 426
60+ 1 047 577 470
Not stated 135 48 87
Total 9 064 4 312 4 752
Population Structure and Composition
D - 5
Table 2.15 Population distribution by broad
age group and sex, Karasburg, 2001
Census
Age Group Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 1 885 918 967
5 - 14 3 036 1 578 1 457 1
15 - 59 9 851 4 616 5 234 1
60+ 911 477 433 1
Not stated 75 30 44 1
Total 15 758 7 619 8 135 4
Table 2.16 Population distribution by broad
age group and sex, Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001
Census
Age Group Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 847 423 424
5 - 14 1 527 762 765
15 - 59 3 456 1 661 1 794 1
60+ 489 240 249
Not stated 80 36 44
Total 6 399 3 122 3 276 1
Table 2.17 Population distribution by broad
age group and sex, Keetmanshoop
Urban, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0 - 4 1 815 911 904
5 - 14 3 522 1 820 1 702
15 - 59 9 347 4 834 4 513
60+ 960 593 367
Not stated 133 46 87
Total 15 777 8 204 7 573
Table 2.18 Population distribution by broad
age group and sex, Luderitz, 2001
Census
Age Group Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 1 450 752 698
5 - 14 2 134 1 092 1 042
15 - 59 10 265 4 173 6 090 2
60+ 442 213 229
Not stated 251 82 169
Total 14 542 6 312 8 228 2
Table 2.19 Population distribution by
broad age group and sex,
Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0 - 4 460 231 229
5 - 14 1 058 508 550
15 - 59 6 015 1 958 4 057
60+ 102 42 60
Not stated 154 38 116
Total 7 789 2 777 5 012
Population Structure and Composition
D - 6
Table 2.20 Population distribution by age
group and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Population Sex
Ratio Total Female Male Not stated
0 - 4 7 664 3 810 3 854 101
5 - 9 7 056 3 574 3 482 97
10 - 14 6 435 3 263 3 171 1 97
15 - 19 5 322 2 697 2 625 97
20 - 24 6 733 3 066 3 667 120
25 - 29 8 126 3 436 4 688 2 136
30 - 34 6 689 2 888 3 801 132
35 - 39 5 038 2 227 2 811 126
40 - 44 3 999 1 823 2 176 119
45 - 49 3 253 1 389 1 862 2 134
50 - 54 2 479 996 1 483 149
55 - 59 1 756 755 1 001 133
60 - 64 1 432 716 716 100
65 - 69 948 505 442 1 88
70 - 74 640 357 283 79
75 - 79 403 233 170 73
80 - 84 307 185 122 66
85 - 89 123 80 43 54
90 - 94 47 33 14 42
95 + 51 33 18 55
Not stated 828 280 547 1 195
Total 69 329 32 346 36 976 7 114
Table 2.21 Household Population by age group
and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male
0 - 4 7 572 3 758 3 814
5 - 9 7 015 3 556 3 459
10 - 14 6 354 3 228 3 126
15 - 19 5 181 2 655 2 526
20 - 24 6 159 2 985 3 174
25 - 29 7 092 3 314 3 778
30 - 34 5 700 2 770 2 930
35 - 39 4 447 2 130 2 317
40 - 44 3 515 1 755 1 760
45 - 49 2 801 1 339 1 462
50 - 54 2 128 977 1 151
55 - 59 1 563 733 830
60 - 64 1 368 691 677
65 - 69 911 486 425
70 - 74 614 343 271
75 - 79 380 222 158
80 - 84 289 173 116
85 - 89 114 73 41
90 - 94 40 28 12
95 + 23 13 10
Not stated 773 257 516
Total 64 039 31 486 32 553
Table 2.22 Urban Household Population by age
group and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male
0 - 4 3 882 1 964 1 918
5 - 9 3 657 1 838 1 819
10 - 14 3 464 1 797 1 667
15 - 19 2 804 1 492 1 312
20 - 24 3 300 1 719 1 581
25 - 29 4 121 1 988 2 133
30 - 34 3 416 1 708 1 708
35 - 39 2 610 1 279 1 331
40 - 44 1 990 1 054 936
45 - 49 1 534 779 755
50 - 54 1 093 536 557
55 - 59 741 357 384
60 - 64 594 320 274
65 - 69 357 201 156
70 - 74 249 161 88
75 - 79 149 94 55
80 - 84 112 61 51
85 - 89 46 35 11
90 - 94 10 6 4
95 + 12 8 4
Not stated 372 123 249
Total 34 513 17 520 16 993
Table 2.23 Rural Household Population by age
group and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male
0 - 4 3 690 1 794 1 896
5 - 9 3 358 1 718 1 640
10 - 14 2 890 1 431 1 459
15 - 19 2 377 1 163 1 214
20 - 24 2 859 1 266 1 593
25 - 29 2 971 1 326 1 645
30 - 34 2 284 1 062 1 222
35 - 39 1 837 851 986
40 - 44 1 525 701 824
45 - 49 1 267 560 707
50 - 54 1 035 441 594
55 - 59 822 376 446
60 - 64 774 371 403
65 - 69 554 285 269
70 - 74 365 182 183
75 - 79 231 128 103
80 - 84 177 112 65
85 - 89 68 38 30
90 - 94 30 22 8
95 + 11 5 6
Not stated 401 134 267
Total 29 526 13 966 15 560
Population Structure and Composition
D - 7
Table 2.24 Institutional Population by age group
and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Female Male
0 - 4 71 41 30
5 - 9 33 14 19
10 - 14 48 19 29
15 - 19 109 27 82
20 - 24 472 54 418
25 - 29 706 80 626
30 - 34 603 65 538
35 - 39 415 67 348
40 - 44 360 36 324
45 - 49 330 21 309
50 - 54 297 9 288
55 - 59 134 5 129
60 - 64 27 11 16
65 - 69 18 12 6
70 - 74 18 11 7
75 - 79 17 9 8
80 - 84 13 8 5
85 - 89 5 4 1
90 - 94 6 4 2
95 + 28 20 8
Not stated 16 5 11
Total 3 726 522 3 204
Table 2.25 Special Population by age group
and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total Females Male Not stated
0 - 4 21 11 10
5 - 9 8 4 4
10 - 14 33 16 16 1
15 - 19 32 15 17
20 - 24 102 27 75
25 - 29 328 42 284 2
30 - 34 386 53 333
35 - 39 176 30 146
40 - 44 124 32 92
45 - 49 122 29 91 2
50 - 54 54 10 44
55 - 59 59 17 42
60 - 64 37 14 23
65 - 69 19 7 11 1
70 - 74 8 3 5
75 - 79 6 2 4
80 - 84 5 4 1
85 - 89 4 3 1
90 - 94 1 1
95 +
Not stated 39 18 20 1
Total 1 564 338 1 219 7
Table 2.26 Total Population by age group and
type, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Population
Total House-
holds
Institutions Special
Population
0 - 4 7 664 7 572 71 21
5 - 9 7 056 7 015 33 8
10 - 14 6 435 6 354 48 33
15 - 19 5 322 5 181 109 32
20 - 24 6 733 6 159 472 102
25 - 29 8 126 7 092 706 328
30 - 34 6 689 5 700 603 386
35 - 39 5 038 4 447 415 176
40 - 44 3 999 3 515 360 124
45 - 49 3 253 2 801 330 122
50 - 54 2 479 2 128 297 54
55 - 59 1 756 1 563 134 59
60 - 64 1 432 1 368 27 37
65 - 69 948 911 18 19
70 - 74 640 614 18 8
75 - 79 403 380 17 6
80 - 84 307 289 13 5
85 - 89 123 114 5 4
90 - 94 47 40 6 1
95 + 51 23 28 -
Not stated 828 773 16 39
Total 69 329 64 039 3 726 1 564
Population Structure and Composition
D - 8
Table 2.27 Total Population by sex and marital
status, Karas, 2001 Census
Marital Status Population
Total Female Male Not
stated
Never married 47 942 22 068 25 872 2
Married with certificate 13 780 6 156 7 622 2
Married traditional 1 237 486 751
Consensual union 3 700 1 834 1 866
Divorced / separated 717 402 315
Widowed 1 622 1 234 387 1
Not stated 331 166 163 2
Total 69 329 32 346 36 976 7
Table 2.28 Total Population by sex and marital
status, Karas Urban, 2001 Census
Marital Status Population
Total Female Male Not
stated
Never married 26 484 12 677 13 806 1
Married with certificate 7 849 3 630 4 218 1
Married traditional 229 75 154 -
Consensual union 1 636 769 867 -
Divorced / separated 410 229 181 -
Widowed 791 616 175 -
Not stated 200 110 89 1
Total 37 599 18 106 19 490 3
Table 2.29 Total Population by sex and marital
status, Karas Rural, 2001 Census
Marital Status Population
Total Female Male Not
stated
Never married 21 458 9 391 12 066 1
Married with certificate 5 931 2 526 3 404 1
Married traditional 1 008 411 597 -
Consensual union 2 064 1 065 999 -
Divorced / separated 307 173 134 -
Widowed 831 618 212 1
Not stated 131 56 74 1
Total 31 730 14 240 17 486 4
Table 2.30 Total Population by sex and marital
status, Berseba, 2001 Census
Marital Status Population
Total Female Male
Never married 6 382 2 836 3 546
Married with certificate 1 580 805 775
Married traditional 26 8 18
Consensual union 564 302 262
Divorced / separated 96 47 49
Widowed 387 300 87
Not stated 29 14 15
Total 9 064 4 312 4 752
Table 2.31 Total Population by sex and marital
status, Karasburg, 2001 Census
Marital Status Population
Total Female Male Not
stated
Never married 10 769 5 112 5 656 1
Married with certificate 2 468 1 179 1 288 1
Married traditional 834 366 468 -
Consensual union 1 050 535 515 -
Divorced / separated 202 128 74 -
Widowed 370 275 94 1
Not stated 65 24 40 1
Total 15 758 7 619 8 135 4
Table 2.32 Total Population by sex and marital status,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Marital Status Population
Total Female Male Not
stated
Never married 4 305 2 023 2 282
Married with certificate 1 385 706 678 1
Married traditional 9 5 4
Consensual union 471 246 225
Divorced / separated 51 26 25
Widowed 159 108 51
Not stated 19 8 11
Total 6 399 3 122 3 276 1
Population Structure and Composition
D - 9
Table 2.33 Total Population by sex and marital
status, Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001
Census
Marital Status Population
Total Female Male
Never married 11 465 5 846 5 619
Married with certificate 3 222 1 638 1 584
Married traditional 54 19 35
Consensual union 268 137 131
Divorced / separated 188 112 76
Widowed 450 367 83
Not stated 130 85 45
Total 15 777 8 204 7 573
Table 2.34 Total Population by sex and
marital status, Luderitz, 2001
Census
Marital Status Population
Total Female Male Not stated
Never married 10 541 4 516 6 024 1
Married with certificate 2 259 964 1 295
Married traditional 147 47 100
Consensual union 1 238 566 672
Divorced / separated 104 55 49
Widowed 198 151 47
Not stated 55 13 41 1
Total 14 542 6 312 8 228 2
Table 2.35 Total Population by sex and marital status,
Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Marital Status Population
Total Female Male
Never married 4 480 1 735 2 745
Married with certificate 2 866 864 2 002
Married traditional 167 41 126
Consensual union 109 48 61
Divorced / separated 76 34 42
Widowed 58 33 25
Not stated 33 22 11
Total 7 789 2 777 5 012
Disability
D - 10
Table 3.1 Disabled Population by area and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Total population Disabled population
Total Female Male Total Female Male
Karas 67 765 32 008 35 757 1 698 762 936
Urban 36 595 17 975 18 620 734 318 416
Rural 31 170 14 033 17 137 964 444 520
Berseba 9 064 4 312 4 752 371 189 182
Karasburg 15 216 7 423 7 793 351 155 196
Keetmanshoop Rural 6 397 3 122 3 275 269 117 152
Keetmanshoop Urban 15 614 8 147 7 467 284 117 167
Lüderitz 13 685 6 227 7 458 231 104 127
Oranjemund 7 789 2 777 5 012 192 80 112
Table 3.2 Population by disability status, area and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Status Total Female Male
Karas No disability 65 991 31 200 34 791
Disabled 1 698 762 936
Not stated 76 46 30
Total 67 765 32 008 35 757
Urban No disability 35 797 17 615 18 182
Disabled 734 318 416
Not stated 64 42 22
Total 36 595 17 975 18 620
Rural No disability 30 194 13 585 16 609
Disabled 964 444 520
Not stated 12 4 8
Total 31 170 14 033 17 137
Berseba No disability 8 690 4 122 4 568
Disabled 371 189 182
Not stated 3 1 2
Total 9 064 4 312 4 752
Karasburg No disability 14 861 7 267 7 594
Disabled 351 155 196
Not stated 4 1 3
Total 15 216 7 423 7 793
Keetmanshoop Rural No disability 6 128 3 005 3 123
Disabled 269 117 152
Total 6 397 3 122 3 275
Keetmanshoop Urban No disability 15 276 7 993 7 283
Disabled 284 117 167
Not stated 54 37 17
Total 15 614 8 147 7 467
Lüderitz No disability 13 445 6 119 7 326
Disabled 231 104 127
Not stated 9 4 5
Total 13 685 6 227 7 458
Oranjemund No disability 7 591 2 694 4 897
Disabled 192 80 112
Not stated 6 3 3
Total 7 789 2 777 5 012
Early Childhood Development
D - 11
Table 4.1 Children aged 3-6 years attending Early Childhood Development Programme by
area, age and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Area Age Total Female Male
Population Attending
ECD
Population Attending
ECD
Population Attending
ECD
Karas 3 1 531 345 767 173 764 172
4 1 467 502 726 256 741 246
5 1 503 627 724 299 779 328
6 1 327 538 685 295 642 243
Total 5 828 2 012 2 902 1 023 2 926 989
Urban 3 769 234 400 127 369 107
4 722 331 363 175 359 156
5 776 412 372 200 404 212
6 652 319 342 175 310 144
Total 2 919 1 296 1 477 677 1 442 619
Rural 3 762 111 367 46 395 65
4 745 171 363 81 382 90
5 727 215 352 99 375 116
6 675 219 343 120 332 99
Total 2 909 716 1 425 346 1 484 370
Berseba 3 243 35 109 15 134 20
4 268 62 124 29 144 33
5 226 74 105 39 121 35
6 230 86 104 48 126 38
Total 967 257 442 131 525 126
Karasburg 3 392 74 193 32 199 42
4 352 90 162 41 190 49
5 371 120 190 47 181 73
6 329 100 174 46 155 54
Total 1 444 384 719 166 725 218
Keetmanshoop Rural 3 186 19 89 11 97 8
4 173 34 89 15 84 19
5 185 49 88 24 97 25
6 156 51 83 33 73 18
Total 700 153 349 83 351 70
Keetmanshoop Urban 3 362 79 180 44 182 35
4 351 127 180 72 171 55
5 338 142 162 69 176 73
6 325 144 173 83 152 61
Total 1 376 492 695 268 681 224
Lüderitz 3 270 105 156 56 114 49
4 234 130 121 67 113 63
5 286 166 137 87 149 79
6 203 109 115 62 88 47
Total 993 510 529 272 464 238
Oranjemund 3 78 33 40 15 38 18
4 89 59 50 32 39 27
5 97 76 42 33 55 43
6 84 48 36 23 48 25
Total 348 216 168 103 180 113
Education and Literacy
D - 12
Table 5.1 Total Population aged 6+ by School Attendance and
age group, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 5 545 557 4 305 65 618
10 - 14 6 402 106 6 035 194 67
15 - 19 5 290 103 2 998 2 132 57
20 - 24 6 631 297 210 5 979 145
25 - 29 7 798 421 33 7 202 142
30 - 34 6 303 371 14 5 853 65
35 - 39 4 862 342 3 4 454 63
40 - 44 3 875 345 1 3 484 45
45 - 49 3 131 318 2 2 776 35
50 - 54 2 425 332 - 2 074 19
55 - 59 1 697 288 - 1 390 19
60 - 64 1 395 254 - 1 119 22
65 - 69 929 227 - 688 14
70 - 74 632 141 - 473 18
75 - 79 397 121 - 269 7
80 - 84 302 107 - 183 12
85 - 89 119 42 - 71 6
90 - 94 46 26 - 12 8
95 + 51 18 - 7 26
Not stated 789 107 36 433 213
Total 58 619 4 523 13 637 38 858 1 601
Table 5.2 Female Population aged 6+ by School attendance and age
group, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 2 846 280 2 236 30 300
10 - 14 3 247 50 3 086 73 38
15 - 19 2 682 45 1 586 1 026 25
20 - 24 3 039 91 110 2 796 42
25 - 29 3 394 134 16 3 209 35
30 - 34 2 835 106 7 2 705 17
35 - 39 2 197 121 2 056 20
40 - 44 1 791 126 1 649 16
45 - 49 1 360 99 1 1 248 12
50 - 54 986 117 864 5
55 - 59 738 102 631 5
60 - 64 702 115 576 11
65 - 69 498 110 379 9
70 - 74 354 74 267 13
75 - 79 231 65 161 5
80 - 84 181 59 115 7
85 - 89 77 23 49 5
90 - 94 32 19 7 6
95 + 33 10 3 20
Not stated 262 42 17 115 88
Total 27 485 1 788 7 059 17 959 679
Education and Literacy
D - 13
Table 5.3 Male Population aged 6+ by School Attendance and
age group, Karas, 2001 Census
Age group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 2 699 277 2 069 35 318
10 - 14 3 155 56 2 949 121 29
15 - 19 2 608 58 1 412 1 106 32
20 - 24 3 592 206 100 3 183 103
25 - 29 4 404 287 17 3 993 107
30 - 34 3 468 265 7 3 148 48
35 - 39 2 665 221 3 2 398 43
40 - 44 2 084 219 1 1 835 29
45 - 49 1 771 219 1 1 528 23
50 - 54 1 439 215 1 210 14
55 - 59 959 186 759 14
60 - 64 693 139 543 11
65 - 69 431 117 309 5
70 - 74 278 67 206 5
75 - 79 166 56 108 2
80 - 84 121 48 68 5
85 - 89 42 19 22 1
90 - 94 14 7 5 2
95+ 18 8 4 6
Not stated 527 65 19 318 125
Total 31 134 2 735 6 578 20 899 922
Table 5.4 Urban female population aged 6 + by school attendance
and age group, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 1 477 90 1 243 8 136
10 - 14 1 814 17 1 750 21 26
15 - 19 1 514 20 1 042 439 13
20 - 24 1 762 23 93 1 628 18
25 - 29 2 051 49 11 1 969 22
30 - 34 1 764 38 6 1 713 7
35 - 39 1 339 36 - 1 292 11
40 - 44 1 084 50 - 1 025 9
45 - 49 799 37 - 753 9
50 - 54 545 48 - 494 3
55 - 59 361 27 - 331 3
60 - 64 331 29 - 295 7
65 - 69 212 24 - 185 3
70 - 74 172 22 - 139 11
75 - 79 103 24 - 75 4
80 - 84 69 21 - 41 7
85 - 89 39 13 - 22 4
90 - 94 10 4 - 1 5
95 + 28 5 - 3 20
Not stated 127 7 4 71 45
Total 15 601 584 4 149 10 505 363
Education and Literacy
D - 14
Table 5.5 Rural female population aged 6 + by school attendance
and age group, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 1 369 190 993 22 164
10 - 14 1 433 33 1 336 52 12
15 - 19 1 168 25 544 587 12
20 - 24 1 277 68 17 1 168 24
25 - 29 1 343 85 5 1 240 13
30 - 34 1 071 68 1 992 10
35 - 39 858 85 764 9
40 - 44 707 76 624 7
45 - 49 561 62 1 495 3
50 - 54 441 69 370 2
55 - 59 377 75 300 2
60 - 64 371 86 281 4
65 - 69 286 86 194 6
70 - 74 182 52 128 2
75 - 79 128 41 86 1
80 - 84 112 38 74 -
85 - 89 38 10 27 1
90 - 94 22 15 6 1
95 + 5 5
Not stated 135 35 13 44 43
Total 11 884 1 204 2 910 7 454 316
Table 5.6 Urban male population aged 6 + by school attendance and
age group, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 1 431 102 1 168 14 147
10 - 14 1 693 21 1 624 29 19
15 - 19 1 368 22 874 451 21
20 - 24 1 808 78 77 1 570 83
25 - 29 2 440 102 7 2 239 92
30 - 34 1 952 93 7 1 811 41
35 - 39 1 506 82 3 1 385 36
40 - 44 1 088 74 - 994 20
45 - 49 894 74 1 805 14
50 - 54 708 62 - 640 6
55 - 59 442 55 - 379 8
60 - 64 284 35 - 246 3
65 - 69 161 23 - 136 2
70 - 74 95 17 - 75 3
75 - 79 63 16 - 45 2
80 - 84 56 15 - 38 3
85 - 89 11 4 - 7 -
90 - 94 6 2 - 2 2
95 + 12 3 - 3 6
Not stated 256 22 2 164 68
Total 16 274 902 3 763 11 033 576
Education and Literacy
D - 15
Table 5.7 Rural male population aged 6 + by school attendance and
age group, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 1 268 175 901 21 171
10 - 14 1 462 35 1 325 92 10
15 - 19 1 240 36 538 655 11
20 - 24 1 784 128 23 1 613 20
25 - 29 1 964 185 10 1 754 15
30 - 34 1 516 172 1 337 7
35 - 39 1 159 139 1 013 7
40 - 44 996 145 1 841 9
45 - 49 877 145 723 9
50 - 54 731 153 570 8
55 - 59 517 131 380 6
60 - 64 409 104 297 8
65 - 69 270 94 173 3
70 - 74 183 50 131 2
75 - 79 103 40 63
80 - 84 65 33 30 2
85 - 89 31 15 15 1
90 - 94 8 5 3
95 + 6 5 1
Not stated 271 43 17 154 57
Total 14 860 1 833 2 815 9 866 346
Table 5.8 Female population aged 6+ by school attendance and age
group, Berseba, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 453 57 347 1 48
10 - 14 519 4 500 12 3
15 - 19 331 5 203 122 1
20 - 24 263 16 7 232 8
25 - 29 248 15 1 230 2
30 - 34 241 12 227 2
35 - 39 217 21 196
40 - 44 219 29 187 3
45 - 49 200 17 182 1
50 - 54 158 31 126 1
55 - 59 158 43 113 2
60 - 64 180 51 126 3
65 - 69 136 48 86 2
70 - 74 90 28 60 2
75 - 79 65 20 45
80 - 84 69 23 46
85 - 89 19 8 10 1
90 - 94 14 9 5
95 + 4 4
Not stated 48 14 8 11 15
Total 3 632 455 1 066 2 017 94
Education and Literacy
D - 16
Table 5.9 Male population aged 6 + by school attendance and
age group, Berseba, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 438 58 329 5 46
10 - 14 578 10 538 28 2
15 - 19 449 8 247 193 1
20 - 24 345 22 10 307 6
25 - 29 325 31 2 286 6
30 - 34 249 30 217 2
35 - 39 260 27 231 2
40 - 44 229 33 192 4
45 - 49 208 33 173 2
50 - 54 213 48 165
55 - 59 148 49 95 4
60 - 64 165 53 106 6
65 - 69 116 41 75
70 - 74 76 25 50 1
75 - 79 58 27 31
80 - 84 30 16 14
85 - 89 16 8 8
90 - 94 5 4 1
95 + 4 3 1
Not stated 87 25 9 30 23
Total 3 999 551 1 135 2 208 105
Table 5.10 Female population aged 6 + by school attendance and
age group, Karasburg, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 673 84 488 15 86
10 - 14 706 17 654 29 6
15 - 19 658 9 306 339 4
20 - 24 801 34 14 742 11
25 - 29 857 50 3 794 10
30 - 34 630 41 1 587 1
35 - 39 497 49 443 5
40 - 44 377 28 347 2
45 - 49 257 25 230 2
50 - 54 230 20 210 -
55 - 59 153 14 138 1
60 - 64 137 12 125
65 - 69 117 20 95 2
70 - 74 90 17 71 2
75 - 79 54 9 43 2
80 - 84 40 8 32
85 - 89 15 15
90 - 94 5 3 1 1
95 + 1 1
Not stated 25 5 3 10 7
Total 6 323 446 1 469 4 266 142
Education and Literacy
D - 17
Table 5.11 Male population aged 6 + by school attendance and age
group, Karasburg, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 597 66 420 15 96
10 - 14 662 13 598 46 5
15 - 19 626 19 284 315 8
20 - 24 947 57 10 871 9
25 - 29 955 49 3 900 3
30 - 34 690 49 640 1
35 - 39 531 40 1 486 4
40 - 44 391 44 347
45 - 49 323 49 1 268 5
50 - 54 252 37 211 4
55 - 59 224 29 192 3
60 - 64 150 24 125 1
65 - 69 107 23 79 5
70 - 74 66 13 52 1
75 - 79 42 12 30
80 - 84 32 14 17 1
85 - 89 10 7 2 1
90 - 94 2 1 1
95 + 4 3 1
Not stated 39 3 4 22 10
Total 6 650 552 1 321 4 620 157
Table 5.12 Female population aged 6 + by school attendance and
age group, Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 335 50 237 6 42
10 - 14 339 8 316 11 4
15 - 19 260 10 105 139 6
20 - 24 238 11 1 221 5
25 - 29 253 9 2 240 2
30 - 34 216 9 202 5
35 - 39 176 12 162 2
40 - 44 171 18 151 2
45 - 49 144 23 1 120
50 - 54 103 17 85 1
55 - 59 100 18 82
60 - 64 93 22 70 1
65 - 69 62 19 41 2
70 - 74 29 9 20
75 - 79 29 16 13
80 - 84 16 9 7
85 - 89 7 2 5
90 - 94 3 3
95 + 1 1
Not stated 36 10 1 11 14
Total 2 611 276 663 1 586 86
Education and Literacy
D - 18
Table 5.13 Male population aged 6 + by school attendance and age
group, Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 319 41 228 2 48
10 - 14 349 13 311 21 4
15 - 19 270 5 100 162 3
20 - 24 266 13 3 245 5
25 - 29 268 16 4 245 3
30 - 34 232 21 211
35 - 39 197 18 179
40 - 44 191 20 1 169 1
45 - 49 149 17 132
50 - 54 120 23 97
55 - 59 100 26 74
60 - 64 101 25 76
65 - 69 64 26 38
70 - 74 52 15 36 1
75 - 79 13 3 10
80 - 84 15 9 5 1
85 - 89 3 1 2
90 - 94 1 1
95 +
Not stated 44 7 4 24 9
Total 2 754 300 651 1 728 75
Table 5.14 Female population aged 6 + by school attendance and age
group, Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 733 48 607 3 75
10 - 14 918 8 886 12 12
15 - 19 748 7 514 219 8
20 - 24 703 8 36 654 5
25 - 29 744 14 5 718 7
30 - 34 672 20 2 649 1
35 - 39 558 13 540 5
40 - 44 497 17 476 4
45 - 49 384 18 364 2
50 - 54 281 36 244 1
55 - 59 203 15 188
60 - 64 194 18 170 6
65 - 69 124 15 106 3
70 - 74 104 15 82 7
75 - 79 58 18 38 2
80 - 84 50 18 25 7
85 - 89 29 13 13 3
90 - 94 8 2 1 5
95 + 24 4 20
Not stated 44 2 1 19 22
Total 7 076 309 2 051 4 521 195
Education and Literacy
D - 19
Table 5.15 Male population aged 6 + by school attendance and age
group, Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 684 63 533 9 79
10 - 14 840 9 805 16 10
15 - 19 649 13 410 211 15
20 - 24 644 35 39 539 31
25 - 29 717 44 5 634 34
30 - 34 600 38 3 547 12
35 - 39 550 37 2 498 13
40 - 44 464 39 414 11
45 - 49 331 22 301 8
50 - 54 277 23 250 4
55 - 59 186 23 159 4
60 - 64 155 20 133 2
65 - 69 84 12 72
70 - 74 52 10 40 2
75 - 79 28 8 18 2
80 - 84 26 8 15 3
85 - 89 5 2 3
90 - 94 5 1 2 2
95 + 9 2 1 6
Not stated 84 7 48 29
Total 6 390 416 1 797 3 910 267
Table 5.16 Female population aged 6 + by school attendance and
age group, Luderitz, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 450 35 373 4 38
10 - 14 501 9 475 6 11
15 - 19 437 10 267 155 5
20 - 24 781 16 27 727 11
25 - 29 952 32 3 904 13
30 - 34 731 13 2 709 7
35 - 39 451 20 425 6
40 - 44 295 31 261 3
45 - 49 225 11 208 6
50 - 54 150 11 137 2
55 - 59 96 12 82 2
60 - 64 83 12 70 1
65 - 69 48 7 41
70 - 74 31 5 25 1
75 - 79 21 2 18 1
80 - 84 5 1 4
85 - 89 7 6 1
90 - 94 1 1
95 + 3 3
Not stated 71 5 2 47 17
Total 5 339 233 1 149 3 832 125
Education and Literacy
D - 20
Table 5.17 Male population aged 6 + by school attendance and
age group, Luderitz, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 444 45 358 2 39
10 - 14 448 11 424 8 5
15 - 19 430 7 237 182 4
20 - 24 956 39 23 845 49
25 - 29 1 433 67 2 1 308 56
30 - 34 991 55 2 904 30
35 - 39 633 47 564 22
40 - 44 350 32 308 10
45 - 49 254 36 214 4
50 - 54 189 26 159 4
55 - 59 121 21 98 2
60 - 64 87 12 73 2
65 - 69 48 14 34
70 - 74 27 4 23
75 - 79 22 5 17
80 - 84 16 1 15
85 - 89 6 1 5
90 - 94
95 + 1 1
Not stated 157 13 2 107 35
Total 6 613 436 1 048 4 867 262
Table 5.18 Female population aged 6 + by school attendance and
age group, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 202 6 184 1 11
10 - 14 264 4 255 3 2
15 - 19 248 4 191 52 1
20 - 24 253 6 25 220 2
25 - 29 340 14 2 323 1
30 - 34 345 11 2 331 1
35 - 39 298 6 290 2
40 - 44 232 3 227 2
45 - 49 150 5 144 1
50 - 54 64 2 62
55 - 59 28 28
60 - 64 15 15
65 - 69 11 1 10
70 - 74 10 9 1
75 - 79 4 4
80 - 84 1 1
85 - 89
90 - 94 1 1
95 +
Not stated 38 6 2 17 13
Total 2 504 69 661 1 737 37
Education and Literacy
D - 21
Table 5.19 Male population aged 6 + by school attendance
and age group, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Never
attended
Still at
school
Left
school
Not stated
6 - 9 217 4 201 2 10
10 - 14 278 273 2 3
15 - 19 184 6 134 43 1
20 - 24 434 40 15 376 3
25 - 29 706 80 1 620 5
30 - 34 706 72 2 629 3
35 - 39 494 52 440 2
40 - 44 459 51 405 3
45 - 49 506 62 440 4
50 - 54 388 58 328 2
55 - 59 180 38 141 1
60 - 64 35 5 30
65 - 69 12 1 11
70 - 74 5 5
75 - 79 3 1 2
80 - 84 2 2
85 - 89 2 2
90 - 94 1 1
95 +
Not stated 116 10 87 19
Total 4 728 480 626 3 566 56
Table 5.20 School enrolment for the population aged 6-24 years by age and sex, Karas, 2001
Census
Age Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment %
6 1 327 457 34 685 244 36 642 213 33
7 1 377 1 150 84 677 575 85 700 575 82
8 1 449 1 380 95 747 717 96 702 663 94
9 1 392 1 318 95 737 700 95 655 618 94
10 1 452 1 381 95 740 708 96 712 673 95
11 1 526 1 453 95 810 774 96 716 679 95
12 1 220 1 159 95 605 578 96 615 581 94
13 1 158 1 093 94 562 540 96 596 553 93
14 1 046 949 91 530 486 92 516 463 90
15 1 022 845 83 552 471 85 470 374 80
16 1 091 825 76 552 420 76 539 405 75
17 1 053 665 63 533 357 67 520 308 59
18 1 071 453 42 531 234 44 540 219 41
19 1 053 210 20 514 104 20 539 106 20
20 1 211 89 7 601 46 8 610 43 7
21 1 269 57 4 594 30 5 675 27 4
22 1 305 28 2 587 17 3 718 11 2
23 1 419 22 2 648 10 2 771 12 2
24 1 427 14 1 609 7 1 818 7 1
Total 23 868 13 548 57 11 814 7 018 59 12 054 6 530 54
Education and Literacy
D - 22
Table 5.21 Urban School Enrolment for the population aged 6-24 years by age and sex, Karas, 2001
Census
Age Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment %
6 652 281 43 342 152 44 310 129 42
7 729 646 89 351 323 92 378 323 85
8 778 757 97 405 397 98 373 360 97
9 749 727 97 379 371 98 370 356 96
10 804 771 96 430 412 96 374 359 96
11 818 791 97 435 421 97 383 370 97
12 665 649 98 330 323 98 335 326 97
13 666 644 97 327 319 98 339 325 96
14 554 519 94 292 275 94 262 244 93
15 581 538 93 322 308 96 259 230 89
16 604 511 85 305 258 85 299 253 85
17 558 410 73 298 224 75 260 186 72
18 592 318 54 308 173 56 284 145 51
19 547 139 25 281 79 28 266 60 23
20 664 75 11 353 39 11 311 36 12
21 646 43 7 324 25 8 322 18 6
22 690 25 4 344 16 5 346 9 3
23 777 15 2 377 7 2 400 8 2
24 793 12 2 364 6 2 429 6 1
Total 12 867 7 871 61 6 567 4 128 63 6 300 3 743 59
Table 5.22 Rural School Enrolment for the population aged 6-24 years by age and sex, Karas,
2001 Census
Age Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment %
6 675 176 26 343 92 27 332 84 25
7 648 504 78 326 252 77 322 252 78
8 671 623 93 342 320 94 329 303 92
9 643 591 92 358 329 92 285 262 92
10 648 610 94 310 296 95 338 314 93
11 708 662 94 375 353 94 333 309 93
12 555 510 92 275 255 93 280 255 91
13 492 449 91 235 221 94 257 228 89
14 492 430 87 238 211 89 254 219 86
15 441 307 70 230 163 71 211 144 68
16 487 314 64 247 162 66 240 152 63
17 495 255 52 235 133 57 260 122 47
18 479 135 28 223 61 27 256 74 29
19 506 71 14 233 25 11 273 46 17
20 547 14 3 248 7 3 299 7 2
21 623 14 2 270 5 2 353 9 3
22 615 3 0 243 1 0 372 2 1
23 642 7 1 271 3 1 371 4 1
24 634 2 0 245 1 0 389 1 0
Total 11 001 5 677 52 5 247 2 890 55 5 754 2 787 48
Education and Literacy
D - 23
Table 5.23 School Enrolment, population aged 6-24 years by age and sex, Berseba, 2001 Census
Age Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment %
6 230 67 29 104 22 21 126 45 36
7 200 168 84 105 89 85 95 79 83
8 232 221 95 124 121 98 108 100 93
9 229 220 96 120 115 96 109 105 96
10 260 248 95 120 117 98 140 131 94
11 262 250 95 127 125 98 135 125 93
12 212 203 96 105 100 95 107 103 96
13 180 171 95 74 72 97 106 99 93
14 183 166 91 93 86 92 90 80 89
15 164 136 83 71 61 86 93 75 81
16 172 130 76 78 63 81 94 67 71
17 177 105 59 67 43 64 110 62 56
18 141 54 38 62 28 45 79 26 33
19 126 25 20 53 8 15 73 17 23
20 113 7 6 50 5 10 63 2 3
21 139 6 4 62 2 3 77 4 5
22 124 2 2 49 75 2 3
23 120 2 2 51 69 2 3
24 112 51 61
Total 3 376 2 181 65 1 566 1 057 67 1 810 1 124 62
Table 5.24 School Enrolment, population aged 6-24 years by age and sex, Karasburg, 2001
Census
Age Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment %
6 329 95 29 174 57 33 155 38 25
7 342 266 78 173 134 77 169 132 78
8 294 268 91 148 135 91 146 133 91
9 305 279 91 178 162 91 127 117 92
10 299 279 93 163 155 95 136 124 91
11 361 340 94 203 191 94 158 149 94
12 252 226 90 124 115 93 128 111 87
13 225 203 90 110 100 91 115 103 90
14 231 204 88 106 93 88 125 111 89
15 235 173 74 125 89 71 110 84 76
16 267 169 63 132 81 61 135 88 65
17 238 133 56 126 77 61 112 56 50
18 254 82 32 136 44 32 118 38 32
19 290 33 11 139 15 11 151 18 12
20 299 8 3 150 5 3 149 3 2
21 368 9 2 171 4 2 197 5 3
22 337 2 1 148 2 1 189 -
23 362 3 1 171 2 1 191 1 1
24 382 2 1 161 1 1 221 1 0
Total 5 670 2 774 49 2 838 1 462 52 2 832 1 312 46
Education and Literacy
D - 24
Table 5.25 School Enrolment, population aged 6-24 years by age and sex, Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001
Census
Age Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment %
6 156 31 20 83 23 28 73 8 11
7 161 118 73 79 54 68 82 64 78
8 172 162 94 82 76 93 90 86 96
9 165 154 93 91 84 92 74 70 95
10 159 152 96 72 70 97 87 82 94
11 157 143 91 81 73 90 76 70 92
12 132 121 92 61 56 92 71 65 92
13 134 121 90 75 73 97 59 48 81
14 106 90 85 50 44 88 56 46 82
15 101 54 53 52 33 63 49 21 43
16 97 54 56 52 31 60 45 23 51
17 118 54 46 58 29 50 60 25 42
18 109 26 24 44 8 18 65 18 28
19 105 17 16 54 4 7 51 13 25
20 107 1 1 46 61 1 2
21 106 2 2 49 57 2 4
22 109 51 58
23 110 1 1 54 1 2 56
24 72 38 34
Total 2 376 1 301 55 1 172 659 56 1 204 642 53
Table 5.26 School Enrolment, population aged 6-24 years by age and sex, Keetmanshoop
Urban, 2001 Census
Age Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment %
6 325 112 34 173 64 37 152 48 32
7 357 315 88 172 161 94 185 154 83
8 374 366 98 199 196 98 175 170 97
9 361 347 96 189 186 98 172 161 94
10 387 373 96 211 202 96 176 171 97
11 388 377 97 212 207 98 176 170 97
12 337 326 97 174 168 97 163 158 97
13 347 337 97 158 155 98 189 182 96
14 299 278 93 163 154 94 136 124 91
15 291 265 91 161 154 96 130 111 85
16 300 250 83 157 131 83 143 119 83
17 273 200 73 143 110 77 130 90 69
18 271 144 53 142 82 58 129 62 48
19 262 65 25 145 37 26 117 28 24
20 295 39 13 168 21 13 127 18 14
21 261 16 6 131 6 5 130 10 8
22 256 8 3 141 5 4 115 3 3
23 274 6 2 140 1 1 134 5 4
24 261 6 2 123 3 2 138 3 2
Total 5 919 3 830 65 3 102 2 043 66 2 817 1 787 63
Education and Literacy
D - 25
Table 5.27 School Enrolment, population aged 6-24 years by age and sex, Luderitz, 2001 Census
Age Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment %
6 203 95 47 115 56 49 88 39 44
7 219 189 86 99 91 92 120 98 82
8 243 229 94 125 120 96 118 109 92
9 229 218 95 111 106 95 118 112 95
10 229 214 93 114 106 93 115 108 94
11 223 211 95 113 106 94 110 105 95
12 174 170 98 93 91 98 81 79 98
13 180 172 96 100 96 96 80 76 95
14 143 132 92 81 76 94 62 56 90
15 141 133 94 78 73 94 63 60 95
16 174 149 86 89 77 87 85 72 85
17 158 96 61 90 55 61 68 41 60
18 206 85 41 98 38 39 108 47 44
19 188 41 22 82 24 29 106 17 16
20 279 23 8 135 10 7 144 13 9
21 277 12 4 137 9 7 140 3 2
22 342 10 3 154 6 4 188 4 2
23 413 2 0 179 1 1 234 1 0
24 426 3 1 176 1 1 250 2 1
Total 4 447 2 184 49 2 169 1 142 53 2 278 1 042 46
Table 5.28 School Enrolment, population aged 6-24 years by age and sex, Oranjemund, 2001
Census
Age
Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment % Total At School Enrolment %
6 84 57 68 36 22 61 48 35 73
7 98 94 96 49 46 94 49 48 98
8 134 134 100 69 69 100 65 65 100
9 103 100 97 48 47 98 55 53 96
10 118 115 97 60 58 97 58 57 98
11 135 132 98 74 72 97 61 60 98
12 113 113 100 48 48 100 65 65 100
13 92 89 97 45 44 98 47 45 96
14 84 79 94 37 33 89 47 46 98
15 90 84 93 65 61 94 25 23 92
16 81 73 90 44 37 84 37 36 97
17 89 77 87 49 43 88 40 34 85
18 90 62 69 49 34 69 41 28 68
19 82 29 35 41 16 39 41 13 32
20 118 11 9 52 5 10 66 6 9
21 118 12 10 44 9 20 74 3 4
22 137 6 4 44 4 9 93 2 2
23 140 8 6 53 5 9 87 3 3
24 174 3 2 60 2 3 114 1 1
Total 2 080 1 278 61 967 655 68 1 113 623 56
Education and Literacy
D - 26
Table 5.29 Population 15 Years and above , by Literacy, age group and sex, Karas,
2001 Census
Age group Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
15 - 19 5 290 5 165 97.6 2 682 2 632 98.1 2 608 2 533 97.1
20 - 24 6 631 6 353 95.8 3 039 2 977 98.0 3 592 3 376 94.0
25 - 29 7 798 7 451 95.6 3 394 3 298 97.2 4 404 4 153 94.3
30 - 34 6 303 6 010 95.4 2 835 2 756 97.2 3 468 3 254 93.8
35 - 39 4 862 4 574 94.1 2 197 2 097 95.4 2 665 2 477 92.9
40 - 44 3 875 3 584 92.5 1 791 1 685 94.1 2 084 1 899 91.1
45 - 49 3 131 2 881 92.0 1 360 1 276 93.8 1 771 1 605 90.6
50 - 54 2 425 2 144 88.4 986 888 90.1 1 439 1 256 87.3
55 - 59 1 697 1 446 85.2 738 643 87.1 959 803 83.7
60 - 64 1 395 1 144 82.0 702 583 83.0 693 561 81.0
65 - 69 929 705 75.9 498 372 74.7 431 333 77.3
70 - 74 632 473 74.8 354 260 73.4 278 213 76.6
75 - 79 397 264 66.5 231 155 67.1 166 109 65.7
80 - 84 302 191 63.2 181 115 63.5 121 76 62.8
85 - 89 119 64 53.8 77 43 55.8 42 21 50.0
90 - 94 46 22 47.8 32 15 46.9 14 7 50.0
95 + 51 8 15.7 33 6 18.2 18 2 11.1
Not stated 789 636 80.6 262 195 74.4 527 441 83.7
Total 46 672 43 115 92.4 21 392 19 996 93.5 25 280 23 119 91.5
Table 5.30 Urban Population 15 years and above by literacy, age group and sex, Karas,
2001 Census
Age group Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
15 - 19 2 882 2 836 98.4 1 514 1 497 98.9 1 368 1 339 97.9
20 - 24 3 570 3 449 96.6 1 762 1 750 99.3 1 808 1 699 94.0
25 - 29 4 491 4 351 96.9 2 051 2 024 98.7 2 440 2 327 95.4
30 - 34 3 716 3 630 97.7 1 764 1 745 98.9 1 952 1 885 96.6
35 - 39 2 845 2 766 97.2 1 339 1 318 98.4 1 506 1 448 96.1
40 - 44 2 172 2 088 96.1 1 084 1 059 97.7 1 088 1 029 94.6
45 - 49 1 693 1 626 96.0 799 779 97.5 894 847 94.7
50 - 54 1 253 1 174 93.7 545 515 94.5 708 659 93.1
55 - 59 803 751 93.5 361 341 94.5 442 410 92.8
60 - 64 615 559 90.9 331 296 89.4 284 263 92.6
65 - 69 373 327 87.7 212 185 87.3 161 142 88.2
70 - 74 267 223 83.5 172 140 81.4 95 83 87.4
75 - 79 166 130 78.3 103 81 78.6 63 49 77.8
80 - 84 125 92 73.6 69 49 71.0 56 43 76.8
85 - 89 50 29 58.0 39 23 59.0 11 6 54.5
90 - 94 16 7 43.8 10 4 40.0 6 3 50.0
95 + 40 6 15.0 28 4 14.3 12 2 16.7
Not stated 383 332 86.7 127 102 80.3 256 230 89.8
Total 25 460 24 376 95.7 12 310 11 912 96.8 13 150 12 464 94.8
Education and Literacy
D - 27
Table 5.31 Rural Population 15 years and above by literacy, age group and sex,
Karas, 2001 Census
Age group Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
15 - 19 2 408 2 329 96.7 1 168 1 135 97.2 1 240 1 194 96.3
20 - 24 3 061 2 904 94.9 1 277 1 227 96.1 1 784 1 677 94.0
25 - 29 3 307 3 100 93.7 1 343 1 274 94.9 1 964 1 826 93.0
30 - 34 2 587 2 380 92.0 1 071 1 011 94.4 1 516 1 369 90.3
35 - 39 2 017 1 808 89.6 858 779 90.8 1 159 1 029 88.8
40 - 44 1 703 1 496 87.8 707 626 88.5 996 870 87.3
45 - 49 1 438 1 255 87.3 561 497 88.6 877 758 86.4
50 - 54 1 172 970 82.8 441 373 84.6 731 597 81.7
55 - 59 894 695 77.7 377 302 80.1 517 393 76.0
60 - 64 780 585 75.0 371 287 77.4 409 298 72.9
65 - 69 556 378 68.0 286 187 65.4 270 191 70.7
70 - 74 365 250 68.5 182 120 65.9 183 130 71.0
75 - 79 231 134 58.0 128 74 57.8 103 60 58.3
80 - 84 177 99 55.9 112 66 58.9 65 33 50.8
85 - 89 69 35 50.7 38 20 52.6 31 15 48.4
90 - 94 30 15 50.0 22 11 50.0 8 4 50.0
95 + 11 2 18.2 5 2 40.0 6
Not stated 406 304 74.9 135 93 68.9 271 211 77.9
Total 21 212 18 739 88.3 9 082 8 084 89.0 12 130 10 655 87.8
Table 5.32 Population 15 years and above by literacy, age group and sex, Berseba,
2001 Census
Age group Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
15 - 19 780 757 97.1 331 325 98.2 449 432 96.2
20 - 24 608 566 93.1 263 247 93.9 345 319 92.5
25 - 29 573 525 91.6 248 229 92.3 325 296 91.1
30 - 34 490 449 91.6 241 230 95.4 249 219 88.0
35 - 39 477 426 89.3 217 196 90.3 260 230 88.5
40 - 44 448 383 85.5 219 186 84.9 229 197 86.0
45 - 49 408 356 87.3 200 180 90.0 208 176 84.6
50 - 54 371 294 79.2 158 124 78.5 213 170 79.8
55 - 59 306 212 69.3 158 117 74.1 148 95 64.2
60 - 64 345 239 69.3 180 128 71.1 165 111 67.3
65 - 69 252 160 63.5 136 82 60.3 116 78 67.2
70 - 74 166 113 68.1 90 64 71.1 76 49 64.5
75 - 79 123 69 56.1 65 42 64.6 58 27 46.6
80 - 84 99 58 58.6 69 43 62.3 30 15 50.0
85 - 89 35 19 54.3 19 11 57.9 16 8 50.0
90 - 94 19 12 63.2 14 10 71.4 5 2 40.0
95 + 8 2 25.0 4 2 50.0 4
Not stated 135 80 59.3 48 28 58.3 87 52 59.8
Total 5 643 4 720 83.6 2 660 2 244 84.4 2 983 2 476 83.0
Education and Literacy
D - 28
Table 5.33 Population 15 years and above by literacy, age group and sex,
Karasburg, 2001 Census
Age group Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
15 - 19 1 284 1 261 98.2 658 646 98.2 626 615 98.2
20 - 24 1 748 1 700 97.3 801 782 97.6 947 918 96.9
25 - 29 1 812 1 745 96.3 857 817 95.3 955 928 97.2
30 - 34 1 320 1 253 94.9 630 593 94.1 690 660 95.7
35 - 39 1 028 961 93.5 497 457 92.0 531 504 94.9
40 - 44 768 713 92.8 377 349 92.6 391 364 93.1
45 - 49 580 521 89.8 257 234 91.1 323 287 88.9
50 - 54 482 420 87.1 230 204 88.7 252 216 85.7
55 - 59 377 338 89.7 153 140 91.5 224 198 88.4
60 - 64 287 244 85.0 137 122 89.1 150 122 81.3
65 - 69 224 177 79.0 117 90 76.9 107 87 81.3
70 - 74 156 116 74.4 90 64 71.1 66 52 78.8
75 - 79 96 64 66.7 54 34 63.0 42 30 71.4
80 - 84 72 44 61.1 40 27 67.5 32 17 53.1
85 - 89 25 13 52.0 15 10 66.7 10 3 30.0
90 - 94 7 3 42.9 5 1 20.0 2 2 100.0
95 + 5 2 40.0 1 1 100.0 4 1 25.0
Not stated 64 60 93.8 25 25 100.0 39 35 89.7
Total 10 335 9 635 93.2 4 944 4 596 93.0 5 391 5 039 93.5
Table 5.34 Population 15 years and above by literacy, age group and sex,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Age group Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
15 - 19 530 508 95.8 260 250 96.2 270 258 95.6
20 - 24 504 488 96.8 238 232 97.5 266 256 96.2
25 - 29 521 507 97.3 253 248 98.0 268 259 96.6
30 - 34 448 423 94.4 216 206 95.4 232 217 93.5
35 - 39 373 338 90.6 176 161 91.5 197 177 89.8
40 - 44 362 320 88.4 171 151 88.3 191 169 88.5
45 - 49 293 251 85.7 144 123 85.4 149 128 85.9
50 - 54 223 188 84.3 103 92 89.3 120 96 80.0
55 - 59 200 156 78.0 100 79 79.0 100 77 77.0
60 - 64 194 144 74.2 93 72 77.4 101 72 71.3
65 - 69 126 84 66.7 62 40 64.5 64 44 68.8
70 - 74 81 58 71.6 29 18 62.1 52 40 76.9
75 - 79 42 21 50.0 29 12 41.4 13 9 69.2
80 - 84 31 15 48.4 16 7 43.8 15 8 53.3
85 - 89 10 3 30.0 7 2 28.6 3 1 33.3
90 - 94 4 3 1
95 + 1 1
Not stated 80 53 66.3 36 21 58.3 44 32 72.7
Total 4 023 3 557 88.4 1 937 1 714 88.5 2 086 1 843 88.4
Education and Literacy
D - 29
Table 5.35 Population 15 years and above by literacy, age group and sex,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Age group Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
15 - 19 1 397 1364 97.6 748 737 98.5 649 627 96.6
20 - 24 1 347 1277 94.8 703 694 98.7 644 583 90.5
25 - 29 1 461 1390 95.1 744 729 98.0 717 661 92.2
30 - 34 1 272 1226 96.4 672 662 98.5 600 564 94.0
35 - 39 1 108 1060 95.7 558 544 97.5 550 516 93.8
40 - 44 961 905 94.2 497 481 96.8 464 424 91.4
45 - 49 715 689 96.4 384 376 97.9 331 313 94.6
50 - 54 558 519 93.0 281 262 93.2 277 257 92.8
55 - 59 389 360 92.5 203 190 93.6 186 170 91.4
60 - 64 349 315 90.3 194 173 89.2 155 142 91.6
65 - 69 208 177 85.1 124 107 86.3 84 70 83.3
70 - 74 156 122 78.2 104 79 76.0 52 43 82.7
75 - 79 86 62 72.1 58 43 74.1 28 19 67.9
80 - 84 76 53 69.7 50 33 66.0 26 20 76.9
85 - 89 34 17 50.0 29 14 48.3 5 3 60.0
90 - 94 13 5 38.5 8 3 37.5 5 2 40.0
95 + 33 24 9
Not stated 128 102 79.7 44 30 68.2 84 72 85.7
Total 10 291 9 643 93.7 5 425 5 157 95.1 4 866 4 486 92.2
Table 5.36 Population 15 years and above by literacy, age group and sex, Luderitz,
2001 Census
Age group Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
15 - 19 867 857 98.8 437 433 99.1 430 424 98.6
20 - 24 1 737 1 684 96.9 781 777 99.5 956 907 94.9
25 - 29 2 385 2 319 97.2 952 942 98.9 1 433 1 377 96.1
30 - 34 1 722 1 688 98.0 731 728 99.6 991 960 96.9
35 - 39 1 084 1 054 97.2 451 447 99.1 633 607 95.9
40 - 44 645 626 97.1 295 289 98.0 350 337 96.3
45 - 49 479 456 95.2 225 216 96.0 254 240 94.5
50 - 54 339 313 92.3 150 143 95.3 189 170 89.9
55 - 59 217 206 94.9 96 89 92.7 121 117 96.7
60 - 64 170 153 90.0 83 73 88.0 87 80 92.0
65 - 69 96 86 89.6 48 43 89.6 48 43 89.6
70 - 74 58 49 84.5 31 25 80.6 27 24 88.9
75 - 79 43 41 95.3 21 20 95.2 22 21 95.5
80 - 84 21 18 85.7 5 4 80.0 16 14 87.5
85 - 89 13 10 76.9 7 6 85.7 6 4 66.7
90 - 94 1 1 100.0 1 1 100.0
95 + 4 4 100.0 3 3 100.0 1 1 100.0
Not stated 228 210 92.1 71 62 87.3 157 148 94.3
Total 10 109 9 775 96.7 4 388 4 301 98.0 5 721 5 474 95.7
Education and Literacy
D - 30
Table 5.37 Population 15 years and above by literacy, age group and sex,
Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Age group Total Population Female Population Male Population
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
Total Literate Literacy
rate %
15 - 19 432 418 96.8 248 241 97.2 184 177 96.2
20 - 24 687 638 92.9 253 245 96.8 434 393 90.6
25 - 29 1 046 965 92.3 340 333 97.9 706 632 89.5
30 - 34 1 051 971 92.4 345 337 97.7 706 634 89.8
35 - 39 792 735 92.8 298 292 98.0 494 443 89.7
40 - 44 691 637 92.2 232 229 98.7 459 408 88.9
45 - 49 656 608 92.7 150 147 98.0 506 461 91.1
50 - 54 452 410 90.7 64 63 98.4 388 347 89.4
55 - 59 208 174 83.7 28 28 100.0 180 146 81.1
60 - 64 50 49 98.0 15 15 100.0 35 34 97.1
65 - 69 23 21 91.3 11 10 90.9 12 11 91.7
70 - 74 15 15 100.0 10 10 100.0 5 5 100.0
75 - 79 7 7 100.0 4 4 100.0 3 3 100.0
80 - 84 3 3 100.0 1 1 100.0 2 2 100.0
85 - 89 2 2 100.0 2 2 100.0
90 - 94 2 1 50.0 1 1 1 100.0
95 +
Not stated 154 131 85.1 38 29 76.3 116 102 87.9
Total 6271 5785 92.3 2038 1984 97.4 4233 3801 89.8
Labour Force
D - 31
Table 6.1 Population aged 15 + by age and activity status, Karas, 2001 Census
Age group Activity Status
Total Employed Un-
employed
Student Home-
maker
Income
recipient
Severely
disabled
Retired Old age Other Not
stated
15 - 19 5 290 774 1 141 2 888 326 10 15 18 118
20 - 24 6 631 3 147 2 552 175 536 20 16 11 14 160
25 - 29 7 798 4 785 2 147 14 603 30 31 11 19 158
30 - 34 6 303 4 376 1 208 5 530 22 32 26 18 86
35 - 39 4 862 3 422 796 1 474 31 27 24 18 69
40 - 44 3 875 2 691 516 498 20 34 43 18 55
45 - 49 3 131 2 171 388 421 17 18 58 13 45
50 - 54 2 425 1 570 270 347 26 24 145 11 32
55 - 59 1 697 885 172 309 13 23 255 7 33
60 - 64 1 395 388 116 186 18 7 178 467 4 31
65 + 2 476 312 136 170 25 16 331 1 436 50
Not Stated 789 341 126 39 45 3 5 9 18 203
Total 46 672 24 862 9 568 3 122 4 445 235 248 1 091 1 921 140 1 040
Table 6.2 Female population aged 15 + by age and activity status, Karas, 2001 Census
Age group Activity Status
Total Employed Un-
employed
Student Home-
maker
Income
recipient
Severely
disabled
Retired Old age Other Not
stated
15 - 19 2 682 296 562 1 527 214 3 8 11 61
20 - 24 3 039 1 213 1 206 89 420 10 8 6 7 80
25 - 29 3 394 1 811 990 5 493 7 13 5 7 63
30 - 34 2 835 1 656 629 3 461 7 14 11 10 44
35 - 39 2 197 1 295 404 416 15 10 10 12 35
40 - 44 1 791 987 289 441 5 15 15 8 31
45 - 49 1 360 700 209 374 5 8 37 6 21
50 - 54 986 418 138 314 8 9 75 4 20
55 - 59 738 201 86 281 8 9 136 3 14
60 - 64 702 100 50 164 10 4 89 269 1 15
65 + 1 406 63 68 157 13 6 172 898 29
Not Stated 262 68 33 19 36 1 5 10 90
Total 21 392 8 808 4 664 1 643 3 771 91 105 561 1 177 69 503
Table 6.3 Male population aged 15 + by age and activity status, Karas, 2001 Census
Age group Activity Status
Total Employed Un-
employed
Student Home-
maker
Income
recipient
Severely
disabled
Retired Old age Other Not
stated
15 - 19 2 608 478 579 1 361 112 7 7 7 57
20 - 24 3 592 1 934 1 346 86 116 10 8 5 7 80
25 - 29 4 404 2 974 1 157 9 110 23 18 6 12 95
30 - 34 3 468 2 720 579 2 69 15 18 15 8 42
35 - 39 2 665 2 127 392 1 58 16 17 14 6 34
40 - 44 2 084 1 704 227 57 15 19 28 10 24
45 - 49 1 771 1 471 179 47 12 10 21 7 24
50 - 54 1 439 1 152 132 33 18 15 70 7 12
55 - 59 959 684 86 28 5 14 119 4 19
60 - 64 693 288 66 22 8 3 89 198 3 16
65 + 1 070 249 68 13 12 10 159 538 21
Not Stated 527 273 93 20 9 3 4 4 8 113
Total 25 280 16 054 4 904 1 479 674 144 143 530 744 71 537
Labour Force
D - 32
Table 6.4 Labour Force Participation Rate and Unemployment Rate, population
aged 15 + by age and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
Labour Force
Participation
Rate (%)
Unemploy
ment Rate
Labour Force
Participation
Rate (%)
Unemploy
ment Rate
Labour Force
Participation
Rate (%)
Unemploy
ment Rate
15 - 19 36.2 59.6 32.0 65.5 40.5 54.8
20 - 24 85.9 44.8 79.6 49.9 91.3 41.0
25 - 29 88.9 31.0 82.5 35.3 93.8 28.0
30 - 34 88.6 21.6 80.6 27.5 95.1 17.6
35 - 39 86.8 18.9 77.3 23.8 94.5 15.6
40 - 44 82.8 16.1 71.2 22.6 92.7 11.8
45 - 49 81.7 15.2 66.8 23.0 93.2 10.8
50 - 54 75.9 14.7 56.4 24.8 89.2 10.3
55 - 59 62.3 16.3 38.9 30.0 80.3 11.2
60 - 64 36.1 23.0 21.4 33.3 51.1 18.6
65 + 18.1 30.4 9.3 51.9 29.6 21.5
Not Stated 59.2 27.0 38.5 32.7 69.4 25.4
Total 73.8 27.8 63.0 34.6 82.9 23.4
Table 6.5 Population aged 15 + by activity status and sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Activity Status Total Female Male
Economically Active (Labour Force)
Employed 24 862 8 808 16 054
Unemployed 9 568 4 664 4 904
Total labour Force 34 430 13 472 20 958
Unemployment Rate % 27.8 34.6 23.4
Economically Inactive (Outside Labour Force)
Student 3 122 1 643 1 479
Homemaker 4 445 3 771 674
Income recipient 235 91 144
Severely disabled 248 105 143
Retired 1 091 561 530
Old age 1 921 1 177 744
Other 140 69 71
Total Outside labour Force 11 202 7 417 3 785
Labour Force Participation Rate % 73.8 63.0 82.9
Not Stated 1 040 503 537
Total 46 672 21 392 25 280
Labour Force
D - 33
Table 6.6 Urban population aged 15 + by activity status and sex, Karas,
2001 Census
Activity Status Total Female Male
Economically Active (Labour Force)
Employed 13 741 5 750 7 991
Unemployed 5 629 2 730 2 899
Total labour Force 19 370 8 480 10 890
Unemployment Rate % 29.1 32.2 26.6
Economically Inactive (Outside Labour Force)
Student 2 042 1 108 934
Homemaker 1 655 1 417 238
Income recipient 154 67 87
Severely disabled 125 53 72
Retired 676 350 326
Old age 793 523 270
Other 93 47 46
Total Outside labour Force 5 538 3 565 1 973
Labour Force Participation Rate % 76.1 68.9 82.8
Not Stated 552 265 287
Total 25 460 12 310 13 150
Table 6.7 Rural population aged 15 + by activity status and sex, Karas, 2001
Census
Activity Status Total Female Male
Economically Active (Labour Force)
Employed 11 121 3 058 8 063
Unemployed 3 939 1 934 2 005
Total labour Force 15 060 4 992 10 068
Unemployment Rate % 26.2 38.7 19.9
Economically Inactive (Outside Labour Force)
Student 1 080 535 545
Homemaker 2 790 2 354 436
Income recipient 81 24 57
Severely disabled 123 52 71
Retired 415 211 204
Old age 1 128 654 474
Other 47 22 25
Total Outside labour Force 5 664 3 852 1 812
Labour Force Participation Rate % 71.0 55.0 83.0
Not Stated 488 238 250
Total 21 212 9 082 12 130
Labour Force
D - 34
Table 6.8 Population aged 15 + by activity status and sex, Berseba,
2001 Census
Activity Status Total Female Male
Economically Active (Labour Force)
Employed 1 797 450 1 347
Unemployed 1 141 538 603
Total labour Force 2 938 988 1 950
Unemployment Rate % 38.8 54.5 30.9
Economically Inactive (Outside Labour Force)
Student 449 202 247
Homemaker 1 196 908 288
Income recipient 27 7 20
Severely disabled 58 22 36
Retired 142 75 67
Old age 649 380 269
Other 28 10 18
Total Outside labour Force 2 549 1 604 945
Labour Force Participation Rate % 52.1 37.1 65.4
Not Stated 156 68 88
Total 5 643 2 660 2 983
Table 6.9 Population aged 15 + by activity status and sex, Karasburg,
2001 Census
Activity Status Total Female Male
Economically Active (Labour Force)
Employed 5 331 2 019 3 312
Unemployed 2 388 1 171 1 217
Total labour Force 7 719 3 190 4 529
Unemployment Rate % 30.9 36.7 26.9
Economically Inactive (Outside Labour Force)
Student 579 298 281
Homemaker 1 085 964 121
Income recipient 60 20 40
Severely disabled 65 30 35
Retired 246 116 130
Old age 414 244 170
Other 8 3 5
Total Outside labour Force 2 457 1 675 782
Labour Force Participation Rate % 74.7 64.5 84.0
Not Stated 159 79 80
Total 10 335 4 944 5 391
Labour Force
D - 35
Table 6.10 Population aged 15 + by activity status and sex, Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Activity Status Total Female Male
Economically Active (Labour Force)
Employed 2 071 637 1 434
Unemployed 635 336 299
Total labour Force 2 706 973 1 733
Unemployment Rate % 23.5 34.5 17.3
Economically Inactive (Outside Labour Force)
Student 214 108 106
Homemaker 623 589 34
Income recipient 6 2 4
Severely disabled 25 12 13
Retired 91 45 46
Old age 195 113 82
Other 12 7 5
Total Outside labour Force 1 166 876 290
Labour Force Participation Rate % 67.3 50.2 83.1
Not Stated 151 88 63
Total 4 023 1 937 2 086
Table 6.11 Population aged 15 + by activity status and sex, Keetmanshoop
Urban, 2001 Census
Activity Status Total Female Male
Economically Active (Labour Force)
Employed 4 813 2 228 2 585
Unemployed 2 348 1 253 1 095
Total labour Force 7 161 3 481 3 680
Unemployment Rate % 32.8 36.0 29.8
Economically Inactive (Outside Labour Force)
Student 976 537 439
Homemaker 734 608 126
Income recipient 105 49 56
Severely disabled 60 22 38
Retired 390 214 176
Old age 511 344 167
Other 61 33 28
Total Outside labour Force 2 837 1 807 1 030
Labour Force Participation Rate % 69.6 64.2 75.6
Not Stated 293 137 156
Total 10 291 5 425 4 866
Labour Force
D - 36
Table 6.12 Population aged 15 + by activity status and sex, Luderitz,
2001 Census
Activity Status Total Female Male
Economically Active (Labour Force)
Employed 5 955 2 367 3 588
Unemployed 2 539 1 058 1 481
Total labour Force 8 494 3 425 5 069
Unemployment Rate % 29.9 30.9 29.2
Economically Inactive (Outside Labour Force)
Student 544 288 256
Homemaker 466 373 93
Income recipient 24 10 14
Severely disabled 39 18 21
Retired 180 90 90
Old age 137 84 53
Other 24 10 14
Total Outside labour Force 1 414 873 541
Labour Force Participation Rate % 84.0 78.1 88.6
Not Stated 201 90 111
Total 10 109 4 388 5 721
Table 6.13 Population aged 15 + by activity status and sex, Oranjemund,
2001 Census
Activity Status Total Female Male
Economically Active (Labour Force)
Employed 4 895 1 107 3 788
Unemployed 517 308 209
Total labour Force 5 412 1 415 3 997
Unemployment Rate % 9.6 21.8 5.2
Economically Inactive (Outside Labour Force)
Student 360 210 150
Homemaker 341 329 12
Income recipient 13 3 10
Severely disabled 1 1 -
Retired 42 21 21
Old age 15 12 3
Other 7 6 1
Total Outside labour Force 779 582 197
Labour Force Participation Rate % 86.3 69.4 94.4
Not Stated 80 41 39
Total 6 271 2 038 4 233
Household Composition and Characteristics
D - 37
Table 7.1 Households and population,
Karas, 2001 Census
Household
Size
Households Population
1 2 740 2 740
2 2 782 5 564
3 2 238 6 714
4 2 140 8 560
5 1 682 8 410
6 - 7 2 028 12 976
8 - 9 976 8 218
10+ 895 10 857
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 7.2 Urban Households and
population, Karas, 2001 Census
Household
Size
Households Population
1 1 415 1 415
2 1 432 2 864
3 1 220 3 660
4 1 265 5 060
5 988 4 940
6 - 7 1 125 7 194
8 - 9 495 4 179
10+ 433 5 201
Total 8 373 34 513
Table 7.3 Rural Households and
population, Karas,
2001 Census
Household
Size
Households Population
1 1 325 1 325
2 1 350 2 700
3 1 018 3 054
4 875 3 500
5 694 3 470
6 - 7 903 5 782
8 - 9 481 4 039
10+ 462 5 656
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 7.4 Households and
population, Berseba,
2001 Census
Household
Size
Households Population
1 341 341
2 333 666
3 227 681
4 218 872
5 198 990
6 - 7 280 1 796
8 - 9 168 1 410
10+ 185 2 296
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 7.5 Households and
population, Karasburg,
2001 Census
Household
Size
Households Population
1 726 726
2 681 1362
3 562 1686
4 510 2040
5 376 1880
6 - 7 466 2985
8 - 9 227 1908
10+ 200 2451
Total 3748 15038
Table 7.6 Households and
population, Keetmanshoop
Rural, 2001 Census
Household
Size
Households Population
1 215 215
2 279 558
3 218 654
4 200 800
5 163 815
6 - 7 215 1 373
8 - 9 101 847
10+ 89 1 089
Total 1 480 6 351
Household Composition and Characteristics
D - 38
Table 7.7 Households and population,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Household
Size
Households Population
1 439 439
2 464 928
3 418 1 254
4 498 1 992
5 411 2 055
6 - 7 499 3 192
8 - 9 245 2 083
10+ 249 3 033
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 7.8 Households and population,
Luderitz, 2001 Census
Household
Size
Households Population
1 775 775
2 746 1 492
3 604 1 812
4 453 1 812
5 373 1 865
6 - 7 401 2 560
8 - 9 171 1 427
10+ 126 1 453
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 7.9 Households and
population, Oranjemund,
2001 Census
Household
Size
Households Population
1 244 244
2 279 558
3 209 627
4 261 1 044
5 161 805
6 - 7 167 1 070
8 - 9 64 543
10+ 46 535
Total 1 431 5 426
Table 7.10 Household Population by sex and relationship to head
of household, Karas, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Total Female Male
Head 15 481 5 492 9 989
Spouse 6 487 5 730 757
Son / daughter of Head/Spouse 17 925 9 225 8 700
Son / daughter in law of Head/Spouse 470 255 215
Grandchild of Head/Spouse 5 975 2 925 3 050
Parent of Head/Spouse 483 359 124
Other relative of Head/Spouse 12 525 5 813 6 712
Domestic worker, non-relative 243 175 68
Other non-relative 4 312 1 455 2 857
Not stated 138 57 81
Total 64 039 31 486 32 553
Household Composition and Characteristics
D - 39
Table 7.11 Urban Household Population by sex and relationship to head
of household, Karas, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Total Female Male
Head 8 373 3 359 5 014
Spouse 3 497 2 988 509
Son / daughter of Head/Spouse 10 415 5 375 5 040
Son / daughter in law of Head/Spouse 251 142 109
Grandchild of Head/Spouse 2 690 1 314 1 376
Parent of Head/Spouse 250 186 64
Other relative of Head/Spouse 6 924 3 287 3 637
Domestic worker, non-relative 150 119 31
Other non-relative 1 913 723 1 190
Not stated 50 27 23
Total 34 513 17 520 16 993
Table 7.12 Rural Household Population by sex and relationship to head
of household, Karas, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Total Female Male
Head 7 108 2 133 4 975
Spouse 2 990 2 742 248
Son / daughter of Head/Spouse 7 510 3 850 3 660
Son / daughter in law of Head/Spouse 219 113 106
Grandchild of Head/Spouse 3 285 1 611 1 674
Parent of Head/Spouse 233 173 60
Other relative of Head/Spouse 5 601 2 526 3 075
Domestic worker, non-relative 93 56 37
Other non-relative 2 399 732 1 667
Not stated 88 30 58
Total 29 526 13 966 15 560
Table 7.13 Household Population by sex and relationship to head of
household, Berseba, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Total Female Male
Head 1 950 732 1 218
Spouse 749 656 93
Son / daughter of Head/Spouse 2 101 1 041 1 060
Son / daughter in law of Head/Spouse 70 35 35
Grandchild of Head/Spouse 1 710 830 880
Parent of Head/Spouse 80 58 22
Other relative of Head/Spouse 1 653 771 882
Domestic worker, non-relative 29 13 16
Other non-relative 675 156 519
Not stated 35 20 15
Total 9 052 4 312 4 740
Household Composition and Characteristics
D - 40
Table 7.14 Household Population by sex and relationship to head
of household, Karasburg, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Total Female Male
Head 3 748 1 213 2 535
Spouse 1 571 1 444 127
Son / daughter of Head/Spouse 4 045 2 099 1 946
Son / daughter in law of Head/Spouse 126 55 71
Grandchild of Head/Spouse 1 340 669 671
Parent of Head/Spouse 90 68 22
Other relative of Head/Spouse 3 122 1 434 1 688
Domestic worker, non-relative 34 20 14
Other non-relative 940 366 574
Not stated 22 7 15
Total 15 038 7 375 7 663
Table 7.15 Household Population by sex and relationship to head
of household, Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Total Female Male
Head 1 480 356 1 124
Spouse 702 665 37
Son / daughter of Head/Spouse 1 897 985 912
Son / daughter in law of Head/Spouse 47 29 18
Grandchild of Head/Spouse 586 280 306
Parent of Head/Spouse 76 54 22
Other relative of Head/Spouse 970 455 515
Domestic worker, non-relative 19 13 6
Other non-relative 570 263 307
Not stated 4 4
Total 6 351 3 100 3 251
Table 7.16 Household Population by sex and relationship to head of
household, Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Total Female Male
Head 3 223 1 387 1 836
Spouse 1 386 1 237 149
Son / daughter of Head/Spouse 4 786 2 491 2 295
Son / daughter in law of Head/Spouse 134 82 52
Grandchild of Head/Spouse 1 506 750 756
Parent of Head/Spouse 145 111 34
Other relative of Head/Spouse 3 129 1 589 1 540
Domestic worker, non-relative 40 27 13
Other non-relative 593 263 330
Not stated 34 22 12
Total 14 976 7 959 7 017
Household Composition and Characteristics
D - 41
Table 7.17 Household Population by sex and relationship to head
of household, Luderitz, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Total Female Male
Head 3 649 1 550 2 099
Spouse 1 237 918 319
Son / daughter of Head/Spouse 3 364 1 747 1 617
Son / daughter in law of Head/Spouse 69 42 27
Grandchild of Head/Spouse 780 366 414
Parent of Head/Spouse 54 40 14
Other relative of Head/Spouse 2 805 1 166 1 639
Domestic worker, non-relative 34 17 17
Other non-relative 1 192 295 897
Not stated 12 3 9
Total 13 196 6 144 7 052
Table 7.18 Household Population by sex and relationship to head
of household, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Relation to Head Total Female Male
Head 1 431 254 1 177
Spouse 842 810 32
Son / daughter of Head/Spouse 1 732 862 870
Son / daughter in law of Head/Spouse 24 12 12
Grandchild of Head/Spouse 53 30 23
Parent of Head/Spouse 38 28 10
Other relative of Head/Spouse 846 398 448
Domestic worker, non-relative 87 85 2
Other non-relative 342 112 230
Not stated 31 5 26
Total 5 426 2 596 2 830
Table 7.19 Households by access to
selected facilities, Karas, 2001
Census
Type of facility Households Population
TV 7 832 34 387
Radio 12 571 53 753
Paper Daily 2 860 11 738
Paper Occasionally 8 544 35 661
Phone 10 236 42 999
Computer 2 136 8 812
Table 7.20 Urban Households by access to
selected facilities, Karas, 2001
Census
Type of facility Households Population
TV 6 013 26 592
Radio 7 496 31 566
Paper Daily 2 437 10 160
Paper Occasionally 6 227 26 141
Phone 6 117 26 281
Computer 1 743 7 381
Table 7.21 Rural Households by access to
selected facilities, Karas, 2001
Census
Type of facility Households Population
TV 1 819 7 795
Radio 5 075 22 187
Paper Daily 423 1 578
Paper Occasionally 2 317 9 520
Phone 4 119 16 718
Computer 393 1 431
Table 7.22 Households by access t o
selected facilities, Berseba,
2001 Census
Type of facility Households Population
TV 378 1 804
Radio 1 692 8 132
Paper Daily 61 320
Paper Occasionally 565 2 897
Phone 791 3 663
Computer 60 236
Household Composition and Characteristics
D - 42
Table 7.23 Households by access to selected
facilities, Karasburg, 2001
Census
Type of facility Households Population
TV 1 226 5 263
Radio 2 344 9 936
Paper Daily 403 1 606
Paper Occasionally 1 487 5 897
Phone 2 587 10 103
Computer 192 651
Table 7.24 Households by access to selected
facilities, Keetmanshoop Rural,
2001 Census
Type of facility Households Population
TV 497 2 154
Radio 1 242 5 429
Paper Daily 45 165
Paper Occasionally 568 2 375
Phone 879 3 801
Computer 117 413
Table 7.25 Households by access to selected
facilities, Keetmanshoop Urban,
2001 Census
Type of facility Households Population
TV 2 610 12 571
Radio 3 004 14 106
Paper Daily 1 010 4 621
Paper Occasionally 2 536 11 848
Phone 2 621 12 318
Computer 810 3 726
Table 7.26 Households by access to
selected facilities, Luderitz,
2001 Census
Type of facility Households Population
TV 1 993 8 024
Radio 3 048 11 321
Paper Daily 964 3 653
Paper Occasionally 2 446 8 999
Phone 2 261 8 690
Computer 316 1 197
Table 7.27 Households by access to selected
facilities, Oranjemund, 2001
Census
Type of facility Households Population
TV 1 128 4 571
Radio 1 241 4 829
Paper Daily 377 1 373
Paper Occasionally 942 3 645
Phone 1 097 4 424
Computer 641 2 589
Table 7. 28 Household population by main
source of income, Karas, 2001
Census
Main source of income Households Population
Farming 1 118 5 177
Business activities – non farming 699 2 555
Wages and salaries 10 623 43 850
Pension 1 573 7 288
Cash remittance 966 3 434
Other 306 980
Not stated 196 755
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 7.29 Urban Household population by
main source of income, Karas, 2001
Census
Main source of income Households Population
Farming 53 209
Business activities - non farming 438 1 612
Wages and salaries 6 439 26 872
Pension 668 3 086
Cash remittance 571 2 042
Other 125 381
Not stated 79 311
Total 8 373 34 513
Household Composition and Characteristics
D - 43
Table 7.30 Rural Household population by
main source of income, Karas, 2001
Census
Main source of income Households Population
Farming 1 065 4 968
Business activities - non farming 261 943
Wages and salaries 4 184 16 978
Pension 905 4 202
Cash remittance 395 1 392
Other 181 599
Not stated 117 444
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 7.31 Household population by main
source of income, Berseba, 2001
Census
Main source of income Households Population
Farming 568 3 061
Business activities - non farming 45 186
Wages and salaries 629 2 636
Pension 502 2 419
Cash remittance 136 479
Other 49 164
Not stated 21 107
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 7.32 Household population by main
source of income, Karasburg, 2001
Census
Main source of income Households Population
Farming 212 778
Business activities - non farming 163 617
Wages and salaries 2 501 10 232
Pension 350 1 556
Cash remittance 371 1 377
Other 91 320
Not stated 60 158
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 7.33 Household population by main
source of income, Keetmanshoop
Rural, 2001 Census
Main source of income Households Population
Farming 278 1 123
Business activities - non farming 40 165
Wages and salaries 944 4 077
Pension 141 616
Cash remittance 37 179
Other 21 91
Not stated 19 100
Total 1 480 6 351
Table 7.34 Household population by main
source of income, Keetmanshoop
Urban, 2001 Census
Main source of income Households Population
Farming 33 121
Business activities - non farming 185 716
Wages and salaries 2 338 11 097
Pension 430 2 045
Cash remittance 175 739
Other 41 138
Not stated 21 120
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 7.35 Household population by main
source of income, Luderitz, 2001
Census
Main source of income Households Population
Farming 19 64
Business activities - non farming 198 678
Wages and salaries 2 930 10 840
Pension 145 641
Cash remittance 229 624
Other 75 185
Not stated 53 164
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 7.36 Household population by main source of income, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Main source of income Households Population
Farming 8 30
Business activities - non farming 68 193
Wages and salaries 1 281 4 968
Pension 5 11
Cash remittance 18 36
Other 29 82
Not stated 22 106
Total 1 431 5 426
Housing Conditions
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Table 8.1 Households and population by type
of housing unit, Karas, 2001 Census
Type of housing unit Households Population
Detached house 8 726 39 490
Semi-detached/Town house 1 336 6 141
Apartment/Flat 641 1 889
Guest flat 263 818
Part commercial/industrial 46 143
Mobile home (caravan, tent) 234 944
Single quarters 768 2 606
Traditional dwelling 1 123 4 302
Improvised housing unit (shack) 2 121 6 799
Other 149 622
Not stated 74 285
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 8.2 Urban Households and population by type
of housing unit, Karas, 2001 Census
Type of housing unit Households Population
Detached house 4 841 22 632
Semi-detached/Townhouse 760 3561
Apartment/Flat 490 1456
Guest flat 244 766
Part commercial/industrial 26 75
Mobile home (caravan, tent) 66 174
Single quarters 357 1237
Traditional dwelling 11 30
Improvised housing unit (shack) 1 533 4419
Other 18 66
Not stated 27 97
Total 8 373 34513
Table 8.3 Rural Households and population by
type of housing unit, Karas, 2001
Census
Type of housing unit Households Population
Detached house 3 885 16 858
Semi-detached/Townhouse 576 2 580
Apartment/Flat 151 433
Guest flat 19 52
Part commercial/industrial 20 68
Mobile home (caravan, tent) 168 770
Single quarters 411 1 369
Traditional dwelling 1 112 4 272
Improvised housing unit (shack) 588 2 380
Other 131 556
Not stated 47 188
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 8.4 Households and population by type
of housing unit, Berseba, 2001
Census
Type of housing unit Households Population
Detached house 1 290 5 858
Semi-detached/Townhouse 216 1 119
Apartment/Flat 10 25
Guest flat 3 3
Part commercial/industrial 6 20
Mobile home (caravan, tent) 29 190
Single quarters 27 93
Traditional dwelling 92 465
Improvised housing unit (shack) 246 1 102
Other 17 118
Not stated 14 59
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 8.5 Households and population by type of
housing unit, Karasburg, 2001
Census
Type of housing unit Households Population
Detached house 1 887 8 007
Semi-detached/Townhouse 200 857
Apartment/Flat 145 429
Guest flat 30 81
Part commercial/industrial 8 24
Mobile home (caravan, tent) 40 140
Single quarters 62 189
Traditional dwelling 1 016 3 792
Improvised housing unit (shack) 264 1 167
Other 84 313
Not stated 12 39
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 8.6 Households and population by type of
housing unit, Keetmanshoop Rural,
2001 Census
Type of housing unit Households Population
Detached house 1 082 4 725
Semi-detached/Townhouse 129 546
Apartment/Flat 9 21
Guest flat 3 14
Part commercial/industrial 5 23
Mobile home (caravan, tent) 48 173
Single quarters 140 594
Traditional dwelling 2 15
Improvised housing unit (shack) 33 118
Other 18 87
Not stated 11 35
Total 1 480 6 351
Housing Conditions
D - 45
Table 8.7 Households and population by type
of housing unit, Keetmanshoop
Urban, 2001 Census
Type of housing unit Households Population
Detached house 2 195 11 056
Semi-detached/Townhouse 350 1 711
Apartment/Flat 146 349
Guest flat 167 559
Part commercial/industrial 2 4
Mobile home (caravan, tent) 14 50
Single quarters 24 96
Traditional dwelling 6 19
Improvised housing unit (shack) 305 1 059
Other 5 13
Not stated 9 60
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 8.8 Households and population by type
of housing unit, Luderitz, 2001
Census
Type of housing unit Households Population
Detached house 1 302 5 714
Semi-detached/Townhouse 370 1 693
Apartment/Flat 301 1 021
Guest flat 59 160
Part commercial/industrial 22 68
Mobile home (caravan, tent) 67 287
Single quarters 310 1 098
Traditional dwelling 3 4
Improvised housing unit (shack) 1 192 3 105
Other 5 7
Not stated 18 39
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 8.9 Households and population by type of
housing unit, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Type of housing unit Households Population
Detached house 970 4 130
Semi-detached/Townhouse 71 215
Apartment/Flat 30 44
Guest flat 1 1
Part commercial/industrial 3 4
Mobile home (caravan, tent) 36 104
Single quarters 205 536
Traditional dwelling 4 7
Improvised housing unit (shack) 81 248
Other 20 84
Not stated 10 53
Total 1 431 5 426
Table 8.10 Households and population by type
of tenure, Karas, 2001 Census
Tenure Households Population
Rented, not tied to the job 2 023 7 557
Owner occupied (with mortgage) 2 463 11 212
Owner occupied (without mortgage) 6 444 27 377
Rent free (not owner occupied) 643 2 636
Provided by employer (Government) 1 003 3 820
Provided by employer (Private) 2 677 10 463
Other 121 537
Not stated 107 437
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 8.11 Urban Households and population by
type of tenure, Karas, 2001 Census
Tenure Households Population
Rented, not tied to the job 1 723 6 518
Owner occupied (with mortgage) 1 889 8 578
Owner occupied (without mortgage) 2 708 11 417
Rent free (not owner occupied) 392 1 643
Provided by employer (Government) 521 2 061
Provided by employer (Private) 1 067 4 058
Other 33 94
Not stated 40 144
Total 8 373 34 513
Housing Conditions
D - 46
Table 8.12 Rural Households and population by
type of tenure, Karas, 2001 Census
Tenure Households Population
Rented, not tied to the job 300 1 039
Owner occupied (with mortgage) 574 2 634
Owner occupied (without mortgage) 3 736 15 960
Rent free (not owner occupied) 251 993
Provided by employer (Government) 482 1 759
Provided by employer (Private) 1 610 6 405
Other 88 443
Not stated 67 293
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 8.13 Households and population by type
of tenure, Berseba, 2001 Census
Tenure Households Population
Rented, not tied to the job 106 373
Owner occupied (with mortgage) 121 575
Owner occupied (without mortgage) 1 216 6 104
Rent free (not owner occupied) 140 583
Provided by employer (Government) 154 581
Provided by employer (Private) 194 752
Other 2 6
Not stated 17 78
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 8.14 Households and population by type
of tenure, Karasburg, 2001 Census
Tenure Households Population
Rented, not tied to the job 150 614
Owner occupied (with mortgage) 465 2 138
Owner occupied (without mortgage) 2 183 8 687
Rent free (not owner occupied) 82 278
Provided by employer (Government) 243 852
Provided by employer (Private) 590 2 323
Other 10 61
Not stated 25 85
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 8.15 Households and population by type of tenure,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Tenure Households Population
Rented, not tied to the job 40 190
Owner occupied (with mortgage) 193 1 036
Owner occupied (without mortgage) 421 1 782
Rent free (not owner occupied) 35 134
Provided by employer (Government) 112 447
Provided by employer (Private) 588 2 317
Other 74 378
Not stated 17 67
Total 1 480 6 351
Table 8.16 Households and population by type
of tenure, Keetmanshoop Urban,
2001 Census
Tenure Households Population
Rented, not tied to the job 708 2 939
Owner occupied (with mortgage) 876 4 104
Owner occupied (without mortgage) 1 131 5 726
Rent free (not owner occupied) 203 975
Provided by employer (Government) 224 888
Provided by employer (Private) 55 218
Other 7 25
Not stated 19 101
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 8.17 Households and population by
type of tenure, Luderitz, 2001
Census
Tenure Households Population
Rented, not tied to the job 913 3 156
Owner occupied (with mortgage) 748 3 161
Owner occupied (without mortgage) 1 336 4 575
Rent free (not owner occupied) 107 332
Provided by employer (Government) 193 787
Provided by employer (Private) 310 1 077
Other 24 60
Not stated 18 48
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 8.18 Households and population by type of tenure,
Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Tenure Households Population
Rented, not tied to the job 106 285
Owner occupied (with mortgage) 60 198
Owner occupied (without mortgage) 157 503
Rent free (not owner occupied) 76 334
Provided by employer (Government) 77 265
Provided by employer (Private) 940 3 776
Other 4 7
Not stated 11 58
Total 1 431 5 426
Housing Conditions
D - 47
Table 8.19 Households and population by
number of rooms, Karas, 2001
Census
Number of
rooms
Households Population
1 5 800 17 489
2 3 538 15 991
3 2 916 14 588
4 1 992 9 844
5 636 3 023
6 327 1 683
7 83 477
8 37 261
9 12 60
10 10 60
11 5 13
12 5 24
13 6 21
15 1 14
16 1 4
Not Stated 111 484
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 8.20 Urban households and population
by number of rooms, Karas, 2001
Census
Number of
rooms
Households Population
1 2 817 8 090
2 1 617 7 248
3 1 858 9 148
4 1 316 6 428
5 408 1 875
6 222 1 118
7 36 158
8 21 133
9 11 52
10 2 9
11 1 2
12 2 7
13 4 17
14 1 3
15 1 14
Not Stated 56 211
Total 8 373 34 513
Table 8.21 Rural households and population
by number of rooms, Karas, 2001
Census
Number of
rooms
Households Population
1 2 983 9 399
2 1 921 8 743
3 1 058 5 440
4 676 3 416
5 228 1 148
6 105 565
7 47 319
8 16 128
9 1 8
10 8 51
11 4 11
12 3 17
13 2 4
16 1 4
Not Stated 55 273
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 8.22 Households and population by
number of rooms, Berseba, 2001
Census
Number of
rooms
Households Population
1 719 2 640
2 503 2 293
3 317 1 763
4 227 1 191
5 85 508
6 44 314
7 25 158
8 8 72
9 1 8
10 3 16
11 1 2
12 2 13
13 1 2
Not stated 14 72
Total 1 950 9 052
Housing Conditions
D - 48
Table 8.23 Households and population by
number of rooms, Karasburg, 2001
Census
Number of
rooms
Households Population
1 1 534 4 575
2 1 083 4 872
3 671 3 180
4 296 1 519
5 92 469
6 34 181
7 15 110
8 5 45
9 1 2
10 3 28
12 1 4
16 1 4
Not stated 12 49
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 8.24 Households and population by
number of rooms, Keetmanshoop
Rural, 2001 Census
Number of
rooms
Households Population
1 544 1 910
2 407 2 011
3 241 1 190
4 156 687
5 60 252
6 34 126
7 10 60
8 4 15
10 2 7
11 3 9
13 1 2
Not stated 18 82
Total 1 480 6 351
Table 8.25 Households and population by
number of rooms, Keetmanshoop
Urban, 2001 Census
Number of
rooms
Households Population
1 768 2 446
2 703 3 344
3 969 5 083
4 558 2 903
5 139 763
6 46 232
7 13 61
8 5 33
9 2 9
12 1 2
14 1 3
Not stated 18 97
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 8.26 Households and population by
number of rooms, Luderitz, 2001
Census
Number of
rooms
Households Population
1 1 916 5 199
2 744 3 131
3 555 2 671
4 256 1 401
5 93 373
6 26 164
7 13 62
8 10 75
9 3 10
10 1 5
12 1 5
13 4 17
15 1 14
Not stated 26 69
Total 3 649 13 196
Housing Conditions
D - 49
Table 8.27 Households and population
by number of rooms,
Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Number of
rooms
Households Population
1 319 719
2 98 340
3 163 701
4 499 2 143
5 167 658
6 143 666
7 7 26
8 5 21
9 5 31
10 1 4
11 1 2
Not stated 23 115
Total 1 431 5 426
Table 8.28 Households and population by main
material used for the roof, Karas,
2001 Census
Material used for roof Households Population
Corrugated iron sheets 11 429 47 869
Asbestos sheets 2 599 10 897
Brick tiles 125 368
Slate 108 427
Wood covered with melthoid 130 453
Thatch, grass 610 2 134
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 153 568
Other 261 1 068
Not stated 66 255
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 8.29 Urban households and population
by main material used for the roof,
Karas, 2001 Census
Material used for roof Households Population
Corrugated iron sheets 5 692 23 485
Asbestos sheets 2 353 10 043
Brick tiles 108 297
Slate 30 99
Wood covered with melthoid 47 158
Thatch, grass 9 28
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 13 61
Other 90 253
Not stated 31 89
Total 8 373 34 513
Table 8.30 Rural households and population by main
material used for the roof, Karas, 2001
Census
Material used for roof Households Population
Corrugated iron sheets 5 737 24 384
Asbestos sheets 246 854
Brick tiles 17 71
Slate 78 328
Wood covered with melthoid 83 295
Thatch, grass 601 2 106
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 140 507
Other 171 815
Not stated 35 166
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 8.31 Households and population by main
material used for the roof, Berseba,
2001 Census
Material used for roof Households Population
Corrugated iron sheets 1 800 8 327
Asbestos sheets 47 200
Brick tiles 5 40
Slate 31 123
Wood covered with melthoid 2 8
Thatch, grass 7 38
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 5 25
Other 49 274
Not stated 4 17
Total 1 950 9 052
Housing Conditions
D - 50
Table 8.32 Households and population by main
material used for the roof,
Karasburg, 2001 Census
Material used for roof Households Population
Corrugated iron sheets 2 736 11 375
Asbestos sheets 97 395
Brick tiles 11 28
Slate 31 123
Wood covered with melthoid 76 260
Thatch, grass 591 2 062
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 138 496
Other 57 255
Not stated 11 44
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 8.33 Households and population by main
material used for the roof,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Material used for roof Households Population
Corrugated iron sheets 1 357 5 795
Asbestos sheets 35 165
Brick tiles 2 7
Slate 10 45
Wood covered with melthoid 4 17
Thatch, grass 1 6
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 3 17
Other 59 251
Not stated 9 48
Total 1 480 6 351
Table 8.34 Households and population by main
material used for the roof,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Material used for roof Households Population
Corrugated iron sheets 3 013 14 147
Asbestos sheets 85 460
Brick tiles 81 210
Slate 17 62
Wood covered with melthoid 1 7
Thatch, grass 4 16
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 4 23
Other 12 30
Not stated 6 21
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 8.35 Households and population by main
material used for the roof, Luderitz,
2001 Census
Material used for roof Households Population
Corrugated iron sheets 2 066 6 508
Asbestos sheets 1 398 6 105
Brick tiles 19 61
Slate 16 59
Wood covered with melthoid 43 148
Thatch, grass 2 4
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 3 7
Other 81 249
Not stated 21 55
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 8.36 Households and population by main
material used for the roof, Oranjemund,
2001 Census
Material used for roof Households Population
Corrugated iron sheets 457 1 717
Asbestos sheets 937 3 572
Brick tiles 7 22
Slate 3 15
Wood covered with melthoid 4 13
Thatch, grass 5 8
Other 3 9
Not stated 15 70
Total 1 431 5 426
Housing Conditions
D - 51
Table 8.37 Households and population by main
material used for outer walls,
Karas, 2001 Census
Material used for outer walls Households Population
Cement blocks/bricks 9 343 41 027
Burnt bricks/Face bricks 117 425
Mud/Clay bricks 154 774
Corrugated-iron sheets 4 145 15 321
Prefab 173 845
Wooden poles, sticks and grass 997 3 576
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 134 499
Other 358 1 354
Not stated 60 218
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 8.38 Urban households and population
by main material used for outer
walls, Karas, 2001 Census
Material used for outer walls Households Population
Cement blocks/bricks 5 967 26 932
Burnt bricks/Face bricks 51 194
Mud/Clay bricks 57 281
Corrugated-iron sheets 2 034 6 205
Prefab 36 164
Wooden poles, sticks and grass 57 199
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 11 49
Other 134 413
Not stated 26 76
Total 8 373 34 513
Table 8.39 Rural Households and population by
main material used for outer walls,
Karas, 2001 Census
Material used for outer walls Households Population
Cement blocks/bricks 3 376 14 095
Burnt bricks/Face bricks 66 231
Mud/Clay bricks 97 493
Corrugated-iron sheets 2 111 9 116
Prefab 137 681
Wooden poles, sticks and grass 940 3 377
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 123 450
Other 224 941
Not stated 34 142
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 8.40 Households and population by main
material used for outer walls,
Berseba, 2001 Census
Material used for outer walls Households Population
Cement blocks/bricks 806 3 547
Burnt bricks/Face bricks 9 31
Mud/Clay bricks 40 223
Corrugated-iron sheets 1 000 4 762
Prefab 27 212
Wooden poles, sticks and grass 13 53
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 8 35
Other 41 165
Not stated 6 24
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 8.41 Households and population by main
material used for outer walls,
Karasburg, 2001 Census
Material used for outer walls Households Population
Cement blocks/bricks 1 770 7 218
Burnt bricks/Face bricks 37 104
Mud/Clay bricks 72 373
Corrugated-iron sheets 723 3 149
Prefab 44 191
Wooden poles, sticks and grass 880 3 131
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 118 428
Other 93 410
Not stated 11 34
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 8.42 Households and population by main
material used for outer walls,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Material used for outer walls Households Population
Cement blocks/bricks 1 077 4 715
Burnt bricks/Face bricks 17 84
Mud/Clay bricks 18 67
Corrugated-iron sheets 269 1 082
Prefab 18 75
Wooden poles, sticks and grass 8 34
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 2 21
Other 63 244
Not stated 8 29
Total 1 480 6 351
Housing Conditions
D - 52
Table 8.43 Households and population by main
material used for outer walls,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Material used for outer walls Households Population
Cement blocks/bricks 2 631 12 727
Burnt bricks/Face bricks 25 96
Mud/Clay bricks 6 28
Corrugated-iron sheets 517 1 927
Prefab 4 27
Wooden poles, sticks and grass 8 30
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 2 6
Other 24 106
Not stated 6 29
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 8.44 Households and population by main
material used for outer walls,
Luderitz, 2001 Census
Material used for outer walls Households Population
Cement blocks/bricks 1 966 8 511
Burnt bricks/Face bricks 21 75
Mud/Clay bricks 10 39
Corrugated-iron sheets 1 448 3 822
Prefab 28 140
Wooden poles, sticks and grass 58 269
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 3 8
Other 100 304
Not stated 15 28
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 8.45 Households and population by main
material used for outer walls,
Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Material used for outer walls Households Population
Cement blocks/bricks 1 093 4 309
Burnt bricks/Face bricks 8 35
Mud/Clay bricks 8 44
Corrugated-iron sheets 188 579
Prefab 52 200
Wooden poles, sticks and grass 30 59
Sticks, mud and cow-dung 1 1
Other 37 125
Not stated 14 74
Total 1 431 5 426
Table 8.46 Households and population by main
material used for the floor, Karas,
2001 Census
Material used for floor Households Population
Sand 3 007 10 939
Cement 11 178 47 941
Mud/Clay 201 877
Other 1 012 3 974
Not stated 83 308
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 8.47 Urban households and population
by main material used for the floor,
Karas, 2001 Census
Material used for floor Households Population
Sand 833 2 744
Cement 6 662 28 346
Mud/Clay 26 106
Other 816 3 203
Not stated 36 114
Total 8 373 34 513
Table 8.48 Rural households and population by
main material used for the floor,
Karas, 2001 Census
Material used for floor Households Population
Sand 2 174 8 195
Cement 4 516 19 595
Mud/Clay 175 771
Other 196 771
Not stated 47 194
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 8.49 Households and population by main
material used for the floor, Berseba,
2001 Census
Material used for floor Households Population
Sand 422 1 617
Cement 1 332 6 520
Mud/Clay 120 564
Other 67 301
Not stated 9 50
Total 1 950 9 052
Housing Conditions
D - 53
Table 8.50 Households and population by main
material used for the floor,
Karasburg, 2001 Census
Material used for floor Households Population
Sand 1 445 5 475
Cement 2 121 8 915
Mud/Clay 43 178
Other 115 397
Not stated 24 73
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 8.51 Households and population by main
material used for the floor,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Material used for floor Households Population
Sand 258 1 046
Cement 1 185 5 173
Mud/Clay 7 23
Other 21 77
Not stated 9 32
Total 1 480 6 351
Table 8.52 Households and population by main
material used for the floor,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Material used for floor Households Population
Sand 395 1 408
Cement 2 739 13 141
Mud/Clay 8 35
Other 76 365
Not stated 5 27
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 8.53 Households and population by main
material used for the floor,
Luderitz, 2001 Census
Material used for floor Households Population
Sand 392 1 076
Cement 3 033 11 334
Mud/Clay 17 61
Other 187 682
Not stated 20 43
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 8.54 Households and population by main
material used for the floor,
Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Material used for floor Households Population
Sand 95 317
Cement 768 2 858
Mud/Clay 6 16
Other 546 2 152
Not stated 16 83
Total 1 431 5 426
Table 8.55 Household and population by main
source of energy for cooking, Karas,
2001 Census
Energy source for cooking Households Population
Electricity 4 135 17 478
Paraffin 1 001 2 903
Wood/Charcoal from wood 5 346 24 028
Gas 4 784 18 952
Charcoal-coal 44 169
Solar 13 73
No heating 75 150
Other 30 91
Not stated 53 195
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 8.56 Urban household and population by
main source of energy for cooking,
Karas, 2001 Census
Energy source for cooking Households Population
Electricity 3 046 13 062
Paraffin 806 2 328
Wood/Charcoal from wood 636 3 480
Gas 3 771 15 353
Charcoal-coal 7 23
Solar 10 59
No heating 57 106
Other 15 36
Not stated 25 66
Total 8 373 34 513
Housing Conditions
D - 54
Table 8.57 Rural household and population by
main source of energy for cooking,
Karas, 2001 Census
Energy source for cooking Households Population
Electricity 1 089 4 416
Paraffin 195 575
Wood/Charcoal from wood 4 710 20 548
Gas 1 013 3 599
Charcoal-coal 37 146
Solar 3 14
No heating 18 44
Other 15 55
Not stated 28 129
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 8.58 Household and population by main
source of energy for cooking, Berseba,
2001 Census
Energy source for cooking Households Population
Electricity 226 1 002
Paraffin 13 47
Wood/Charcoal from wood 1 569 7 524
Gas 126 408
Charcoal-coal 7 36
No heating 2 4
Other 4 20
Not stated 3 11
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 8.59 Household and population by main
source of energy for cooking,
Karasburg, 2001 Census
Energy source for cooking Households Population
Electricity 556 2 000
Paraffin 166 493
Wood/Charcoal from wood 2 203 9 147
Gas 767 3 205
Charcoal-coal 21 72
Solar 5 25
No heating 16 40
Other 7 34
Not stated 7 22
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 8.60 Household and population by main
source of energy for cooking,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Energy source for cooking Households Population
Electricity 234 1 051
Paraffin 13 40
Wood/Charcoal from wood 953 4 218
Gas 260 975
Charcoal-coal 5 18
Solar 1 3
No heating 2 2
Other 4 9
Not stated 8 35
Total 1 480 6 351
Table 8.61 Household and population by main
source of energy for cooking,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Energy source for cooking Households Population
Electricity 1 659 7 392
Paraffin 77 254
Wood/Charcoal from wood 411 2 308
Gas 1 045 4 929
Charcoal-coal 4 14
Solar 2 20
No heating 16 27
Other 2 3
Not stated 7 29
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 8.62 Household and population by main
source of energy for cooking,
Luderitz, 2001 Census
Energy source for cooking Households Population
Electricity 1 152 4 833
Paraffin 726 2 049
Wood/Charcoal from wood 168 660
Gas 1 548 5 530
Charcoal-coal 5 23
Solar 2 10
No heating 28 48
Other 5 11
Not stated 15 32
Total 3 649 13 196
Housing Conditions
D - 55
Table 8.63 Household and population by main source of energy for cooking, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Energy source for cooking Households Population
Electricity 308 1 200
Paraffin 6 20
Wood/Charcoal from wood 42 171
Gas 1 038 3 905
Charcoal-coal 2 6
Solar 3 15
No heating 11 29
Other 8 14
Not stated 13 66
Total 1 431 5 426
Table 8.64 Households and population by main
source of energy for lighting, Karas,
2001 Census
Source of energy for lighting Households Population
Electricity 7 712 33 410
Paraffin 2 598 10 513
Candle 4 774 18 665
Gas 63 300
Solar 165 570
Wood 42 142
Other 66 237
Not stated 61 202
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 8.65 Urban households and population
by main source of energy for
lighting, Karas, 2001 Census
Source of energy for lighting Households Population
Electricity 5 499 24 082
Paraffin 885 2 801
Candle 1 881 7 219
Gas 46 203
Solar 14 65
Wood 7 26
Other 16 59
Not stated 25 58
Total 8 373 34 513
Table 8.66 Rural households and population by
main source of energy for lighting,
Karas, 2001 Census
Source of energy for lighting Households Population
Electricity 2 213 9 328
Paraffin 1 713 7 712
Candle 2 893 11 446
Gas 17 97
Solar 151 505
Wood 35 116
Other 50 178
Not stated 36 144
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 8.67 Households and population by main
source of energy for lighting,
Berseba, 2001 Census
Source of energy for lighting Households Population
Electricity 529 2 465
Paraffin 922 4 621
Candle 429 1 713
Gas 5 50
Solar 28 82
Wood 18 73
Other 11 18
Not stated 8 30
Total 1 950 9 052
Housing Conditions
D - 56
Table 8.68 Households and population by main
source of energy for lighting,
Karasburg, 2001 Census
Source of energy for lighting Households Population
Electricity 1 115 4 240
Paraffin 493 1 864
Candle 2 037 8 553
Gas 8 43
Solar 53 192
Wood 7 23
Other 26 102
Not stated 9 21
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 8.69 Households and population by main
source of energy for lighting,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Source of energy for lighting Households Population
Electricity 593 2 694
Paraffin 261 1 140
Candle 544 2 216
Gas 3 9
Solar 53 185
Wood 3 9
Other 12 59
Not stated 11 39
Total 1 480 6 351
Table 8.70 Households and population by main
source of energy for lighting,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Source of energy for lighting Households Population
Electricity 2 521 11 822
Paraffin 154 642
Candle 522 2 410
Gas 10 40
Solar 5 23
Wood 2 6
Other 3 14
Not stated 6 19
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 8.71 Households and population by main
source of energy for lighting,
Luderitz, 2001 Census
Source of energy for lighting Households Population
Electricity 1 765 7 570
Paraffin 729 2 151
Candle 1 066 3 167
Gas 30 133
Solar 25 84
Wood 6 20
Other 11 34
Not stated 17 37
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 8.72 Households and population by main
source of energy for lighting,
Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Source of energy for lighting Households Population
Electricity 1 189 4 619
Paraffin 39 95
Candle 176 606
Gas 7 25
Solar 1 4
Wood 6 11
Other 3 10
Not stated 10 56
Total 1 431 5 426
Housing Conditions
D - 57
Table 8.73 Households and population by main
source of energy for heating, Karas,
2001 Census
Energy source for heating Households Population
Electricity 3 891 16 486
Paraffin 295 967
Wood/Charcoal from wood 3 859 17 777
Gas 276 925
Charcoal-coal 90 413
Solar 32 119
No heating 6 935 26 970
Other 22 80
Not stated 81 302
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 8.74 Urban households and population
by main source of energy for
heating, Karas, 2001 Census
Energy source for heating Households Population
Electricity 2 977 12 669
Paraffin 192 594
Wood/Charcoal from wood 599 3 222
Gas 172 598
Charcoal-coal 22 117
Solar 8 33
No heating 4 342 17 077
Other 11 38
Not stated 50 165
Total 8 373 34 513
Table 8.75 Rural households and population by
main source of energy for heating,
Karas, 2001 Census
Energy source for heating Households Population
Electricity 914 3 817
Paraffin 103 373
Wood/Charcoal from wood 3 260 14 555
Gas 104 327
Charcoal-coal 68 296
Solar 24 86
No heating 2 593 9 893
Other 11 42
Not stated 31 137
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 8.76 Households and population by main
source of energy for heating,
Berseba, 2001 Census
Energy source for heating Households Population
Electricity 205 1 042
Paraffin 28 120
Wood/Charcoal from wood 1 061 4 979
Gas 17 60
Charcoal-coal 27 157
Solar 5 18
No heating 597 2 632
Other 4 20
Not stated 6 24
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 8.77 Households and population by main
source of energy for heating,
Karasburg, 2001 Census
Energy source for heating Households Population
Electricity 503 1 933
Paraffin 57 170
Wood/Charcoal from wood 1 584 7 128
Gas 38 116
Charcoal-coal 23 94
Solar 6 21
No heating 1 520 5 523
Other 5 17
Not stated 12 36
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 8.78 Households and population by main
source of energy for heating,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Energy source for heating Households Population
Electricity 158 676
Paraffin 18 68
Wood/Charcoal from wood 663 2 951
Gas 26 103
Charcoal-coal 9 32
Solar 11 30
No heating 585 2 453
Other 2 5
Not stated 8 33
Total 1 480 6 351
Housing Conditions
D - 58
Table 8.79 Households and population by main
source of energy for heating,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Energy source for heating Households Population
Electricity 1 203 5 342
Paraffin 12 40
Wood/Charcoal from wood 267 1 586
Gas 27 105
Charcoal-coal 11 63
Solar 3 8
No heating 1 677 7 734
Other 4 11
Not stated 19 87
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 8.80 Households and population by main
source of energy for heating, Luderitz,
2001 Census
Energy source for heating Households Population
Electricity 860 3 665
Paraffin 174 550
Wood/Charcoal from wood 239 939
Gas 140 468
Charcoal-coal 15 61
Solar 5 37
No heating 2 191 7 419
Not stated 25 57
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 8.81 Households and population by main
source of energy for heating,
Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Energy source for heating Households Population
Electricity 962 3 828
Paraffin 6 19
Wood/Charcoal from wood 45 194
Gas 28 73
Charcoal-coal 5 6
Solar 2 5
No heating 365 1 209
Other 7 27
Not stated 11 65
Total 1 431 5 426
Water Supply and Sanitation
D - 59
Table 9.1 Households and population by main
source of water supply, Karas, 2001
Census
Source of water supply Households Population
Piped water inside 6 483 27 739
Piped water outside 5 353 22 393
Public pipe 2 372 8 448
Borehole 103 423
Borehole with open tank 266 1 172
Borehole with covered tank 187 909
River/Stream/Dam 570 2 420
Canal 40 101
Well, protected 30 125
Not stated 77 309
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 9.2 Urban households and population
by main source of water supply,
Karas, 2001 Census
Source of water supply Households Population
Piped water inside 4 572 19 846
Piped water outside 2 643 10 878
Public pipe 1 085 3 506
Borehole 5 24
Borehole with open tank 6 19
Borehole with covered tank 10 37
River/Stream/Dam 12 47
Canal 5 24
Well, protected 5 21
Not stated 30 111
Total 8 373 34 513
Table 9.3 Rural households and population by
main source of water supply, Karas,
2001 Census
Source of water supply Households Population
Piped water inside 1 911 7 893
Piped water outside 2 710 11 515
Public pipe 1 287 4 942
Borehole 98 399
Borehole with open tank 260 1 153
Borehole with covered tank 177 872
River/Stream/Dam 558 2 373
Canal 35 77
Well, protected 25 104
Not stated 47 198
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 9.4 Households and population by main
source of water supply, Berseba,
2001 Census
Source of water supply Households Population
Piped water inside 538 2 376
Piped water outside 536 2 697
Public pipe 208 900
Borehole 71 277
Borehole with open tank 224 1 009
Borehole with covered tank 145 713
River/Stream/Dam 191 934
Canal 2 2
Well, protected 17 74
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 9.5 Households and population by main
source of water supply, Karasburg,
2001 Census
Source of water supply Households Population
Piped water inside 1 052 4 059
Piped water outside 1 501 6 365
Public pipe 746 2 884
Borehole 11 38
Borehole with open tank 21 82
Borehole with covered tank 24 108
River/Stream/Dam 341 1 347
Canal 33 75
Well, protected 7 36
Not stated 12 44
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 9.6 Households and population by main
source of water supply,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Source of water supply Households Population
Piped water inside 512 2 054
Piped water outside 786 3 464
Public pipe 119 553
Borehole 14 78
Borehole with open tank 8 31
Borehole with covered tank 5 27
River/Stream/Dam 22 90
Well, protected 3 7
Not stated 11 47
Total 1 480 6 351
Water Supply and Sanitation
D - 60
Table 9.7 Households and population by main
source of water supply,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Source of water supply Households Population
Piped water inside 2 062 9 244
Piped water outside 1 042 5 108
Public pipe 101 529
Borehole 2 17
Borehole with covered tank 3 12
River/Stream/Dam 3 23
Well, protected 2 7
Not stated 8 36
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 9.8 Households and population by main
source of water supply, Luderitz,
2001 Census
Source of water supply Households Population
Piped water inside 1 271 5 675
Piped water outside 1 367 4 503
Public pipe 960 2 853
Borehole 4 11
Borehole with open tank 12 47
Borehole with covered tank 9 48
River/Stream/Dam 10 20
Canal 5 24
Not stated 11 15
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 9.9 Households and population by main
source of water supply, Oranjemund,
2001 Census
Source of water supply Households Population
Piped water inside 1 048 4 331
Piped water outside 121 256
Public pipe 238 729
Borehole 1 2
Borehole with open tank 1 3
Borehole with covered tank 1 1
River/Stream/Dam 3 6
Well, protected 1 1
Not stated 17 97
Total 1 431 5 426
Table 9.10 Households and population by
walking distance to water source,
Karas, 2001Census
Distance Households Population
0 12 148 51 249
1 - 100 1 989 7 544
101 - 200 496 1 931
201 - 300 153 653
301 - 400 98 382
401 - 500 189 671
501 - 1000 208 802
1000+ 113 484
Not stated 87 323
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 9.11 Urban households and population
by walking distance to water source,
Karas, 2001Census
Distance Households Population
0 7 302 31 158
1 - 100 672 2 268
101 - 200 196 533
201 - 300 35 117
301 - 400 13 36
401 - 500 63 158
501 - 1000 36 96
1000+ 16 42
Not stated 40 105
Total 8 373 34 513
Water Supply and Sanitation
D - 61
Table 9.12 Rural households and population by
walking distance to water source,
Karas, 2001Census
Distance Households Population
0 4 846 20 091
1 - 100 1 317 5 276
101 - 200 300 1 398
201 - 300 118 536
301 - 400 85 346
401 - 500 126 513
501 - 1000 172 706
1000+ 97 442
Not stated 47 218
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 9.13 Households and population by
walking distance to water source,
Berseba, 2001Census
Distance Households Population
0 1 101 5 185
1 - 100 468 2 104
101 - 200 126 615
201 - 300 53 227
301 - 400 37 143
401 - 500 39 183
501 - 1000 61 289
1000+ 57 275
Not stated 8 31
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 9.14 Households and population by
walking distance to water source,
Karasburg, 2001Census
Distance Households Population
0 2 595 10 610
1 - 100 693 2 531
101 - 200 129 552
201 - 300 58 281
301 - 400 38 157
401 - 500 84 311
501 - 1000 100 385
1000+ 36 151
Not stated 15 60
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 9.15 Households and population by
walking distance to water source,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001Census
Distance Households Population
0 1 306 5 541
1 - 100 86 381
101 - 200 46 241
201 - 300 7 28
301 - 400 10 46
401 - 500 2 17
501 - 1000 10 30
1000+ 1 3
Not stated 12 64
Total 1 480 6 351
Table 9.16 Households and Population by
walking distance to water source,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001Census
Distance Households Population
0 3 124 14 473
1 - 100 73 356
101 - 200 13 77
201 - 300 7 36
401 - 500 1 7
501 - 1000 3 16
Not stated 2 11
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 9.17 Households and Population by
walking distance to water source,
Luderitz, 2001Census
Distance Households Population
0 2 668 10 302
1 - 100 606 1 956
101 - 200 182 446
201 - 300 28 81
301 - 400 13 36
401 - 500 63 153
501 - 1000 34 82
1000+ 18 52
Not stated 37 88
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 9.18 Households and population by
walking distance to water source,
Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Distance Households Population
0 1 354 5 138
1 - 100 63 216
1000+ 1 3
Not stated 13 69
Total 1 431 5 426
Water Supply and Sanitation
D - 62
Table 9.19 Households by means of refuse
disposal, Karas, 2001 Census
Means of disposal Households Population
Regularly collected 8 873 37 218
Irregularly collected 1 246 4 804
Incinerated 1 296 5 734
Roadside dumping 1 787 6 743
Rubbish pit 2 086 8 746
Other 59 287
Not stated 134 507
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 9.20 Urban households by means of
refuse disposal, Karas, 2001 Census
Means of disposal Households Population
Regularly collected 7 110 30 119
Irregularly collected 550 2 041
Incinerated 51 187
Roadside dumping 423 1 227
Rubbish pit 181 727
Other 7 42
Not stated 51 170
Total 8 373 34 513
Table 9.21 Rural households by means of
refuse disposal, Karas, 2001 Census
Means of disposal Households Population
Regularly collected 1 763 7 099
Irregularly collected 696 2 763
Incinerated 1 245 5 547
Roadside dumping 1 364 5 516
Rubbish pit 1 905 8 019
Other 52 245
Not stated 83 337
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 9.22 Households by means of refuse
disposal, Berseba, 2001 Census
Means of disposal Households Population
Regularly collected 337 1 412
Irregularly collected 172 697
Incinerated 521 2 682
Roadside dumping 298 1 451
Rubbish pit 557 2 522
Other 37 183
Not stated 28 105
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 9.23 Households by means of refuse
disposal, Karasburg, 2001
Census
Means of disposal Households Population
Regularly collected 1 655 6 892
Irregularly collected 116 423
Incinerated 493 2 039
Roadside dumping 863 3 226
Rubbish pit 582 2 302
Other 9 44
Not stated 30 112
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 9.24 Households by means of refuse
disposal, Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001
Census
Means of disposal Households Population
Regularly collected 232 1 084
Irregularly collected 210 1 044
Incinerated 109 359
Roadside dumping 182 723
Rubbish pit 731 3 075
Other 5 12
Not stated 11 54
Total 1 480 6 351
Table 9.25 Households by means of refuse
disposal, Keetmanshoop Urban,
2001 Census
Means of disposal Households Population
Regularly collected 3 062 14 179
Irregularly collected 67 346
Incinerated 18 75
Roadside dumping 61 294
Rubbish pit 3 24
Not stated 12 58
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 9.26 Households by means of
refuse disposal, Luderitz,
2001 Census
Means of disposal Households Population
Regularly collected 2 552 9 664
Irregularly collected 388 1 327
Incinerated 101 298
Roadside dumping 371 1 004
Rubbish pit 192 755
Other 7 47
Not stated 38 101
Total 3 649 13 196
Water Supply and Sanitation
D - 63
Table 9.27 Households by means of refuse
disposal, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Means of disposal Households Population
Regularly collected 1 035 3 987
Irregularly collected 293 967
Incinerated 54 281
Roadside dumping 12 45
Rubbish pit 21 68
Other 1 1
Not stated 15 77
Total 1 431 5 426
Table 9.28 Households and population by type
of toilet facility, Karas, 2001 Census
Type of toilet facility Households Population
Flush toilet, not shared 5 861 25 356
Flush toilet, shared 3 085 11 340
VIP 287 1 245
Pit long drop 1 015 4 852
Bucket/Pail 1 127 5 493
Bush 4 023 15 439
Other 37 131
Not stated 46 183
Total 15 481 64 039
Table 9.29 Urban households and population by type
of toilet facility, Karas, 2001 Census
Type of toilet facility Households Population
Flush toilet, not shared 4 364 19 524
Flush toilet, shared 2 366 8 794
VIP 33 133
Pit long drop 381 1 729
Bucket, pail 516 2 276
Bush 666 1 905
Other 28 94
Not stated 19 58
Total 8 373 34 513
Table 9.30 Rural households and population
by type of toilet facility, Karas,
2001 Census
Type of toilet facility Households Population
Flush toilet, not shared 1 497 5 832
Flush toilet, shared 719 2 546
VIP 254 1 112
Pit long drop 634 3 123
Bucket, pail 611 3 217
Bush 3 357 13 534
Other 9 37
Not stated 27 125
Total 7 108 29 526
Table 9.31 Households and population by
type of toilet facility, Berseba,
2001 Census
Type of toilet facility Households Population
Flush toilet, not shared 417 1 691
Flush toilet, shared 79 449
VIP 90 444
Pit long drop 137 798
Bucket, pail 177 857
Bush 1 043 4 777
Other 1 4
Not stated 6 32
Total 1 950 9 052
Table 9.32 Households and population by
type of toilet facility, Karasburg,
2001 Census
Type of toilet facility Households Population
Flush toilet, not shared 803 2 942
Flush toilet, shared 243 943
VIP 134 548
Pit long drop 358 1 735
Bucket, pail 463 2 447
Bush 1 735 6 385
Other 5 20
Not stated 7 18
Total 3 748 15 038
Table 9.33 Households and population by type of
toilet facility, Keetmanshoop Rural,
2001 Census
Type of toilet facility Households Population
Flush toilet, not shared 390 1 501
Flush toilet, shared 204 852
VIP 31 128
Pit long drop 106 437
Bucket, pail 232 1 267
Bush 510 2 138
Other 1 3
Not stated 6 25
Total 1 480 6 351
Water Supply and Sanitation
D - 64
Table 9.34 Households and population by type of
toilet facility, Keetmanshoop Urban,
2001 Census
Type of toilet facility Households Population
Flush toilet, not shared 2 255 10 919
Flush toilet, shared 710 2 816
VIP 21 76
Pit long drop 139 712
Bucket, pail 23 97
Bush 71 336
Other 1 4
Not stated 3 16
Total 3 223 14 976
Table 9.35 Households and population by
type of toilet facility, Luderitz,
2001 Census
Type of toilet facility Households Population
Flush toilet, not shared 1 086 4 575
Flush toilet, shared 1 374 4 783
VIP 10 47
Pit long drop 272 1 161
Bucket, pail 232 825
Bush 634 1 681
Other 26 84
Not stated 15 40
Total 3 649 13 196
Table 9.36 Households and population by type
of toilet facility, Oranjemund, 2001
Census
Type of toilet facility Households Population
Flush toilet, not shared 910 3 728
Flush toilet, shared 475 1 497
VIP 1 2
Pit long drop 3 9
Bush 30 122
Other 3 16
Not stated 9 52
Total 1 431 5 426
Fertility
D - 65
Table 10.1 Children ever born to mothers 12 - 49 years of age, Karas, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Children ever born Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 10 8 2 10 8 2 0 0 0
15 - 19 383 204 179 363 197 166 20 7 13
20 - 24 2 715 1 303 1 412 2 571 1 249 1 322 144 54 90
25 - 29 5 628 2 862 2 766 5 384 2 761 2 623 244 101 143
30 - 34 6 888 3 446 3 442 6 482 3 256 3 226 406 190 216
35 - 39 6 710 3 336 3 374 6 234 3 124 3 110 476 212 264
40 - 44 6 295 3 137 3 158 5 700 2 873 2 827 595 264 331
45 - 49 5 122 2 497 2 625 4 505 2 222 2 283 617 275 342
Total 33 751 16 793 16 958 31 249 15 690 15 559 2 502 1 103 1 399
Table 10.2 Children ever born in urban areas to mothers 12 - 49 years of age,
Karas, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Children ever born Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 5 3 2 5 3 2 0 0 0
15 - 19 161 83 78 153 81 72 8 2 6
20 - 24 1 383 665 718 1 326 643 683 57 22 35
25 - 29 3 112 1 589 1 523 3 000 1 544 1 456 112 45 67
30 - 34 4 091 2 057 2 034 3 870 1 951 1 919 221 106 115
35 - 39 3 905 1 939 1 966 3 699 1 846 1 853 206 93 113
40 - 44 3 599 1 781 1 818 3 347 1 666 1 681 252 115 137
45 - 49 2 875 1 422 1 453 2 560 1 296 1 264 315 126 189
Total 19 131 9 539 9 592 17 960 9 030 8 930 1 171 509 662
Table 10.3 Children ever born in rural areas to mothers 12 - 49 years of age, Karas,
2001 Census
Age of
mother
Children ever born Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 5 5 0 5 5 0 0 0 0
15 - 19 222 121 101 210 116 94 12 5 7
20 - 24 1 332 638 694 1 245 606 639 87 32 55
25 - 29 2 516 1 273 1 243 2 384 1 217 1 167 132 56 76
30 - 34 2 797 1 389 1 408 2 612 1 305 1 307 185 84 101
35 - 39 2 805 1 397 1 408 2 535 1 278 1 257 270 119 151
40 - 44 2 696 1 356 1 340 2 353 1 207 1 146 343 149 194
45 - 49 2 247 1 075 1 172 1 945 926 1 019 302 149 153
Total 14 620 7 254 7 366 13 289 6 660 6 629 1 331 594 737
Fertility
D - 66
Table 10.4 Children ever born to mothers 12 - 49 years of age, Berseba, 2001
Census
Age of
mother
Children ever born Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 - 19 63 36 27 59 34 25 4 2 2
20 - 24 316 150 166 294 141 153 22 9 13
25 - 29 476 234 242 449 223 226 27 11 16
30 - 34 627 303 324 579 278 301 48 25 23
35 - 39 705 323 382 619 294 325 86 29 57
40 - 44 843 411 432 719 356 363 124 55 69
45 - 49 796 387 409 677 326 351 119 61 58
Total 3 826 1 844 1 982 3 396 1 652 1 744 430 192 238
Table 10.5 Children ever born to mothers 12 - 49 years of age, Karasburg, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Children ever born Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 5 5 0 5 5 0 0 0 0
15 - 19 119 59 60 115 59 56 4 0 4
20 - 24 774 378 396 732 362 370 42 16 26
25 - 29 1 523 784 739 1 455 760 695 68 24 44
30 - 34 1 582 791 791 1 491 753 738 91 38 53
35 - 39 1 635 830 805 1 513 765 748 122 65 57
40 - 44 1 367 712 655 1 221 643 578 146 69 77
45 - 49 1 052 487 565 921 432 489 131 55 76
Total 8 057 4 046 4 011 7 453 3 779 3 674 604 267 337
Table 10.6 Children ever born to mothers 12 - 49 years of age, Keetmanshoop
Rural, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Children ever born Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 - 19 46 30 16 42 27 15 4 3 1
20 - 24 275 128 147 249 118 131 26 10 16
25 - 29 577 289 288 536 267 269 41 22 19
30 - 34 646 314 332 595 291 304 51 23 28
35 - 39 620 324 296 561 300 261 59 24 35
40 - 44 691 332 359 611 302 309 80 30 50
45 - 49 592 288 304 513 245 268 79 43 36
Total 3 447 1 705 1 742 3 107 1 550 1 557 340 155 185
Fertility
D - 67
Table 10.7 Children ever born to mothers 12 - 49 years of age, Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001
Census
Age of
mother
Children ever born Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 - 19 72 34 38 65 32 33 7 2 5
20 - 24 546 261 285 517 251 266 29 10 19
25 - 29 1 207 597 610 1 164 577 587 43 20 23
30 - 34 1 637 833 804 1 540 787 753 97 46 51
35 - 39 1 683 834 849 1 590 793 797 93 41 52
40 - 44 1 657 833 824 1 533 781 752 124 52 72
45 - 49 1 338 656 682 1 188 593 595 150 63 87
Total 8 140 4 048 4 092 7 597 3 814 3 783 543 234 309
Table 10.8 Children ever born to mothers 12 - 49 years of age, Luderitz, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Children ever born Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 5 3 2 5 3 2 0 0 0
15 - 19 65 33 32 64 33 31 1 0 1
20 - 24 651 317 334 631 309 322 20 8 12
25 - 29 1 443 754 689 1 389 732 657 54 22 32
30 - 34 1 683 851 832 1 586 803 783 97 48 49
35 - 39 1 327 661 666 1 258 627 631 69 34 35
40 - 44 975 467 508 907 434 473 68 33 35
45 - 49 806 425 381 727 393 334 79 32 47
Total 6 955 3 511 3 444 6 567 3 334 3 233 388 177 211
Table 10.9 Children ever born to mothers 12 - 49 years of age, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Children ever born Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15 - 19 18 12 6 18 12 6 0 0 0
20 - 24 153 69 84 148 68 80 5 1 4
25 - 29 402 204 198 391 202 189 11 2 9
30 - 34 713 354 359 691 344 347 22 10 12
35 - 39 740 364 376 693 345 348 47 19 28
40 - 44 762 382 380 709 357 352 53 25 28
45 - 49 538 254 284 479 233 246 59 21 38
Total 3 326 1 639 1 687 3 129 1 561 1 568 197 78 119
Table 10.10 Births in the last 12 months, Karas, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Births Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
15-19 151 81 70 143 78 65 8 3 5
20-24 455 238 217 445 234 211 10 4 6
25-29 471 232 239 461 229 232 10 3 7
30-34 313 152 161 301 147 154 12 5 7
35-39 150 80 70 146 78 68 4 2 2
40-44 60 32 28 59 31 28 1 1 0
45-49 9 7 2 9 7 2 0 0 0
Total 1 610 823 787 1 565 805 760 45 18 27
Fertility
D - 68
Table 10.11 Births in urban areas in the last 12 months, Karas, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Births Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
15-19 60 24 36 53 22 31 7 2 5
20-24 241 133 108 236 130 106 5 3 2
25-29 266 129 137 263 128 135 3 1 2
30-34 192 97 95 183 92 91 9 5 4
35-39 83 48 35 82 48 34 1 0 1
40-44 40 21 19 40 21 19 0 0 0
45-49 4 3 1 4 3 1 0 0 0
Total 887 456 431 862 445 417 25 11 14
Table 10.12 Births in rural areas in the last 12 months, Karas, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Births Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15-19 91 57 34 90 56 34 1 1 0
20-24 214 105 109 209 104 105 5 1 4
25-29 205 103 102 198 101 97 7 2 5
30-34 121 55 66 118 55 63 3 0 3
35-39 67 32 35 64 30 34 3 2 1
40-44 20 11 9 19 10 9 1 1 0
45-49 5 4 1 5 4 1 0 0 0
Total 723 367 356 703 360 343 20 7 13
Table 10.13 Births in the last 12 months, Berseba, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Births Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15-19 30 17 13 30 17 13 0 0 0
20-24 69 35 34 66 34 32 3 1 2
25-29 49 26 23 46 25 21 3 1 2
30-34 25 9 16 25 9 16 0 0 0
35-39 23 14 9 21 13 8 2 1 1
40-44 9 4 5 9 4 5 0 0 0
45-49 4 3 1 4 3 1 0 0 0
Total 209 108 101 201 105 96 8 3 5
Table 10.14 Births in the last 12 months, Karasburg, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Births Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15-19 44 25 19 44 25 19 0 0 0
20-24 113 58 55 113 58 55 0 0 0
25-29 112 58 54 109 57 52 3 1 2
30-34 65 35 30 63 34 29 2 1 1
35-39 36 15 21 36 15 21 0 0 0
40-44 11 9 2 11 9 2 0 0 0
45-49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 381 200 181 376 198 178 5 2 3
Fertility
D - 69
Table 10.15 Births in the last 12 months, Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Births Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15-19 19 14 5 18 13 5 1 1 0
20-24 46 21 25 44 21 23 2 0 2
25-29 50 23 27 49 23 26 1 0 1
30-34 34 18 16 32 18 14 2 0 2
35-39 13 8 5 12 7 5 1 1 0
40-44 7 3 4 6 2 4 1 1 0
45-49 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
Total 170 88 82 162 85 77 8 3 5
Table 10.16 Births in the last 12 months, Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Births Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15-19 32 13 19 26 11 15 6 2 4
20-24 105 60 45 102 58 44 3 2 1
25-29 108 54 54 106 54 52 2 0 2
30-34 85 39 46 83 38 45 2 1 1
35-39 34 21 13 33 21 12 1 0 1
40-44 21 9 12 21 9 12 0 0 0
45-49 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
Total 386 196 190 372 191 181 14 5 9
Table 10.17 Births in the last 12 months, Luderitz, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Births Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0
15-19 21 9 12 20 9 11 1 0 1
20-24 106 53 53 104 52 52 2 1 1
25-29 112 53 59 111 52 59 1 1 0
30-34 72 34 38 66 31 35 6 3 3
35-39 31 17 14 31 17 14 0 0 0
40-44 9 5 4 9 5 4 0 0 0
45-49 3 3 0 3 3 0 0 0 0
Total 355 175 180 345 170 175 10 5 5
Table 10.18 Births in the last 12 months, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Age of
mother
Births Surviving Dead
Total Female Male Total Female Male Total Female Male
12-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
15-19 5 3 2 5 3 2 0 0 0
20-24 16 11 5 16 11 5 0 0 0
25-29 40 18 22 40 18 22 0 0 0
30-34 32 17 15 32 17 15 0 0 0
35-39 13 5 8 13 5 8 0 0 0
40-44 3 2 1 3 2 1 0 0 0
45-49 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 109 56 53 109 56 53 0 0 0
Mortality and Orphanhood
D - 70
Table 11.1 Households with a death and the
number of deaths by year, Karas,
Census 2001
Year Households
without death
Households
with death
Deaths Total
Households
1998 15 005 476 544 15 481
1999 15 043 438 481 15 481
2000 14 946 535 630 15 481
2001* 14 901 580 626 15 481
Table 11.2 Urban households with a death and the
number of deaths by year, Karas,
Census 2001
Year Households
without death
Households
with death
Deaths Total
Households
1998 8 094 279 316 8 373
1999 8 152 221 239 8 373
2000 8 081 292 350 8 373
2001* 8 068 305 332 8 373
Table 11.3 Rural households with a death and
the number of deaths by year,
Karas, Census 2001
Year Households
without death
Households
with death
Deaths Total
Households
1998 6 911 197 228 7 108
1999 6 891 217 242 7 108
2000 6 865 243 280 7 108
2001* 6 833 275 294 7 108
Table 11.4 Households with a death and the
number of deaths by year, Berseba,
Census 2001
Year Households
without death
Households
with death
Deaths Total
Households
1998 1 852 98 114 1 950
1999 1 848 102 114 1 950
2000 1 827 123 140 1 950
2001* 1 852 98 110 1 950
Table 11.5 Households with a death and the
number of deaths by year,
Karasburg, Census 2001
Year Households
without death
Households
with death
Deaths Total
Households
1998 3 616 132 153 3 748
1999 3 641 107 117 3 748
2000 3 620 128 153 3 748
2001* 3 589 159 166 3 748
Table 11.6 Households with a death and the
number of deaths by year,
Keetmanshoop Rural, Census 2001
Year Households
without death
Households
with death
Deaths Total
Households
1998 1 460 20 23 1 480
1999 1 441 39 46 1 480
2000 1 440 40 46 1 480
2001* 1 419 61 64 1 480
Table 11.7 Households with a death and the number
of deaths by year, Keetmanshoop Urban,
Census 2001
Year Households
without death
Households
with Death
Deaths Total
Households
1998 3 060 163 183 3 223
1999 3 094 129 140 3 223
2000 3 046 177 210 3 223
2001* 3 076 147 166 3 223
Table 11.8 Households with a death and the
number of deaths by year,
Luderitz, Census 2001
Year Households
without death
Households
with death
Deaths Total
Households
1998 3 590 59 67 3 649
1999 3 593 56 59 3 649
2000 3 587 62 75 3 649
2001* 3 541 108 113 3 649
Table 11.9 Households with a death and the number
of deaths by year, Oranjemund, Census
2001
Year Households
without death
Households
with death
Deaths Total
Households
1998 1 427 4 4 1 431
1999 1 426 5 5 1 431
2000 1 426 5 6 1 431
2001* 1 424 7 7 1 431
Mortality and Orphanhood
D - 71
Table 11.10 Deaths in 2001* by age group and
sex, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0-4 87 37 50
5-9 17 8 9
10-14 15 7 8
15-19 9 2 7
20-24 33 19 14
25-29 44 25 19
30-34 42 23 19
35-39 51 21 30
40-44 42 18 24
45-49 33 15 18
50-54 30 12 18
55-59 21 11 10
60-64 34 13 21
65-69 27 11 16
70-74 26 13 13
75-79 31 21 10
80-84 23 16 7
85-89 17 10 7
90-94 4 2 2
95+ 5 2 3
Not stated 35 17 18
Total 626 303 323
Table 11.11 Deaths in 2001* by age group and sex,
Urban areas, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0-4 45 20 25
5-9 8 4 4
10-14 10 5 5
15-19 4 1 3
20-24 16 8 8
25-29 30 19 11
30-34 25 14 11
35-39 33 12 21
40-44 27 12 15
45-49 16 6 10
50-54 16 6 10
55-59 7 3 4
60-64 21 8 13
65-69 8 4 4
70-74 12 7 5
75-79 13 10 3
80-84 16 11 5
85-89 5 2 3
90-94 1 1 0
95+ 1 0 1
Not stated 18 8 10
Total 332 161 171
Table 11.12 Deaths in 2001* by age group and sex,
Rural areas, Karas, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0-4 42 17 25
5-9 9 4 5
10-14 5 2 3
15-19 5 1 4
20-24 17 11 6
25-29 14 6 8
30-34 17 9 8
35-39 18 9 9
40-44 15 6 9
45-49 17 9 8
50-54 14 6 8
55-59 14 8 6
60-64 13 5 8
65-69 19 7 12
70-74 14 6 8
75-79 18 11 7
80-84 7 5 2
85-89 12 8 4
90-94 3 1 2
95+ 4 2 2
Not stated 17 9 8
Total 294 142 152
Table 11.13 Deaths in 2001* by age group and sex,
Berseba, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0-4 11 3 8
5-9 4 1 3
10-14 1 1 0
15-19 0 0 0
20-24 5 3 2
25-29 2 1 1
30-34 9 4 5
35-39 5 2 3
40-44 7 2 5
45-49 7 4 3
50-54 7 2 5
55-59 7 5 2
60-64 5 2 3
65-69 11 4 7
70-74 3 1 2
75-79 4 2 2
80-84 2 1 1
85-89 7 4 3
90-94 2 0 2
95+ 3 1 2
Not stated 8 5 3
Total 110 48 62
* Deaths for 2001 refer to the period January - August 2001
Mortality and Orphanhood
D - 72
Table 11.14 Deaths in 2001* by age group and
sex, Karasburg, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0-4 30 13 17
5-9 6 4 2
10-14 5 2 3
15-19 4 1 3
20-24 8 4 4
25-29 17 10 7
30-34 11 5 6
35-39 13 5 8
40-44 9 4 5
45-49 8 4 4
50-54 6 3 3
55-59 4 2 2
60-64 4 2 2
65-69 4 2 2
70-74 10 4 6
75-79 10 7 3
80-84 5 4 1
85-89 2 2 0
90-94 2 2 0
95+ 1 0 1
Not stated 7 2 5
Total 166 82 84
Table 11.15 Deaths in 2001* by age group and sex,
Keetmanshoop Rural, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0-4 14 6 8
5-9 0 0 0
10-14 2 1 1
15-19 3 0 3
20-24 6 5 1
25-29 2 1 1
30-34 2 2 0
35-39 3 2 1
40-44 2 1 1
45-49 2 1 1
50-54 1 1 0
55-59 3 2 1
60-64 3 2 1
65-69 6 2 4
70-74 3 1 2
75-79 2 0 2
80-84 3 3 0
85-89 3 2 1
90-94 0 0 0
95+ 1 1 0
Not stated 3 2 1
Total 64 35 29
Table 11.16 Deaths in 2001* by age group and sex,
Keetmanshoop Urban, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0-4 15 7 8
5-9 4 1 3
10-14 6 3 3
15-19 1 0 1
20-24 5 3 2
25-29 15 7 8
30-34 10 6 4
35-39 15 7 8
40-44 19 10 9
45-49 11 4 7
50-54 10 5 5
55-59 3 1 2
60-64 13 6 7
65-69 5 3 2
70-74 7 4 3
75-79 8 8 0
80-84 6 3 3
85-89 4 1 3
90-94 0 0 0
95+ 0 0 0
Not stated 9 4 5
Total 166 83 83
Table 11.17 Deaths in 2001* by age group and
sex, Luderitz, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0-4 17 8 9
5-9 3 2 1
10-14 1 0 1
15-19 1 1 0
20-24 9 4 5
25-29 7 6 1
30-34 9 5 4
35-39 15 5 10
40-44 3 0 3
45-49 4 1 3
50-54 6 1 5
55-59 4 1 3
60-64 8 1 7
65-69 1 0 1
70-74 3 3 0
75-79 7 4 3
80-84 6 5 1
85-89 1 1 0
90-94 0 0 0
95+ 0 0 0
Not stated 8 4 4
Total 113 52 61
* Deaths for 2001 refer to the period January - August 2001
Mortality and Orphanhood
D - 73
Table 11.18 Deaths in 2001* by age group and
sex, Oranjemund, 2001 Census
Age Group Total Female Male
0-4 0 0 0
5-9 0 0 0
10-14 0 0 0
15-19 0 0 0
20-24 0 0 0
25-29 1 0 1
30-34 1 1 0
35-39 0 0 0
40-44 2 1 1
45-49 1 1 0
50-54 0 0 0
55-59 0 0 0
60-64 1 0 1
65-69 0 0 0
70-74 0 0 0
75-79 0 0 0
80-84 1 0 1
85-89 0 0 0
90-94 0 0 0
95+ 0 0 0
Not stated 0 0 0
Total 7 3 4
* Deaths for 2001 refer to the period January - August 2001
Mortality and Orphanhood
D - 74
Table 11.19 Population by orphanage, age group and sex, Karas, 2001
Census
Age
Group
Without Mother Without Father
Total Female Male Total Female Male
0-4 108 50 58 207 90 117
5-9 282 152 130 471 228 243
10-14 394 207 187 595 307 288
15-19 512 250 262 835 412 423
20-24 798 371 427 1 594 753 841
25-29 1 201 546 655 2 384 1 067 1 317
30-34 1 264 585 679 2 560 1 210 1 350
35-39 1 318 637 681 2 473 1 162 1 311
40-44 1 453 677 776 2 447 1 154 1 293
45-49 1 486 701 785 2 275 1 011 1 264
50-54 1 383 616 767 1 993 822 1 171
55-59 1 181 545 636 1 521 675 846
60-64 1 144 585 559 1 274 639 635
65-69 821 443 378 880 477 403
70-74 594 330 264 609 339 270
75-79 370 219 151 382 226 156
80-84 280 169 111 285 172 113
85-89 110 74 36 110 73 37
90-94 36 26 10 36 25 11
95+ 18 9 9 20 10 10
Not stated 170 59 111 237 80 157
Total 14 923 7 251 7 672 23 188 10 932 12 256
Table 11.20 Urban population by orphanage, age group and sex,
Karas, 2001 Census
Age
Group
Without Mother Without Father
Total Female Male Total Female Male
0-4 56 31 25 114 53 61
5-9 137 75 62 239 110 129
10-14 192 108 84 356 190 166
15-19 277 150 127 476 235 241
20-24 410 211 199 888 448 440
25-29 667 313 354 1 352 647 705
30-34 722 360 362 1 510 770 740
35-39 728 374 354 1 417 699 718
40-44 772 397 375 1 350 690 660
45-49 771 396 375 1 228 593 635
50-54 693 333 360 1 036 460 576
55-59 562 265 297 730 330 400
60-64 499 276 223 558 305 253
65-69 335 192 143 360 206 154
70-74 243 156 87 254 162 92
75-79 146 94 52 157 100 57
80-84 110 60 50 113 62 51
85-89 44 36 8 44 36 8
90-94 8 6 2 10 6 4
95+ 10 5 5 12 6 6
Not stated 75 22 53 107 36 71
Total 7 457 3 860 3 597 12 311 6 144 6 167
Mortality and Orphanhood
D - 75
Table 11.21 Rural population by orphanage, age group and sex,
Karas, 2001 Census
Age
Group
Without Mother Without Father
Total Female Male Total Female Male
0-4 52 19 33 93 37 56
5-9 145 77 68 232 118 114
10-14 202 99 103 239 117 122
15-19 235 100 135 359 177 182
20-24 388 160 228 706 305 401
25-29 534 233 301 1 032 420 612
30-34 542 225 317 1 050 440 610
35-39 590 263 327 1 056 463 593
40-44 681 280 401 1 097 464 633
45-49 715 305 410 1 047 418 629
50-54 690 283 407 957 362 595
55-59 619 280 339 791 345 446
60-64 645 309 336 716 334 382
65-69 486 251 235 520 271 249
70-74 351 174 177 355 177 178
75-79 224 125 99 225 126 99
80-84 170 109 61 172 110 62
85-89 66 38 28 66 37 29
90-94 28 20 8 26 19 7
95+ 8 4 4 8 4 4
Not stated 95 37 58 130 44 86
Total 7 466 3 391 4 075 10 877 4 788 6 089
Mortality and Orphanhood
D - 76