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The Population Census monograph series, published by the Department of Statistics, provide users with the results of research work carried out by the Department. This issue entitled Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia is the third in the series based on data collected in the 2000 Population and Housing Census of Malaysia.

This report provides information on a unique segment of the population, that is, the Orang Asli in Peninsular Malaysia. The fact that the Orang Asli have been specially identified as a target group in development planning and policies, makes the findings in this report pertinent, not only to the Department of Orang Asli Affairs, but also to planners as well as researchers. This report presents the demographic, social and economic features of this community and makes comparisons with previous censuses wherever possible.

This publication entitled Population Profile by Parliament and State Legislative Assembly Areas, Malaysia, 2000 provides population data at Parliament and State Legislative Assembly. This is the first such report published by the Department.

The report provides information on the number of persons and several demographic characteristics such as sex, ethnic group and religion. Population projections from 2006 – 2009 by Parliamentary and State Legislative Assembly areas are also included.

Data in this publication is compiled by 219 Parliamentary and 567 State Constituencies which existed during the 2004 general election. The creation of the Parliamentary and State Constituencies is done through a periodical review and delimitation exercise as provided for under Article 113 and the 13th schedule of the Federal Constitution. Thus, changes and additions in the constituencies of Sarawak through delimitation exercise carried out for the state election in May 2006 were not taken into consideration in this publication.

This publication, Urbanisation and Urban Growth in Malaysia presents some findings on population growth in urban areas in Malaysia. The components of population growth on the Malaysian population observed in the data will provide a better understanding of the processes behind the rapid rate of urbanisation in Malaysia. Studies on urbanisation and urban growth also provide vital inputs into many aspects of policy formulation and urban planning. An analysis of urbanisation and urban growth in Malaysia based on data available from the 1980, 1991 and 2000 Population and Housing Censuses will be presented in the report. Population growth in the urban areas of the various states as well as selected major metropolitan areas will also be highlighted.

This publication, Time Series Data Population and Housing Census, 1911-2000 provide users with time series data from year 1911 to 2000. Data in this handbook is compiled from previous census publications and are presented in tables and charts to provide quick reference to users.

The information focuses on total population by year, sex, age group, ethnic group, marital status, stratum, occupation, industry, education and related population information.

This publication, Internal Migration in Malaysia presents findings on the magnitude and pattern of internal migration in Malaysia, which gives an insight into its relationship to the changes in size and structure of the population at sub-national level. Findings in this report have also been compared with survey data over time to provide an indication of migration trends, mainly for inter-state movement.

This publication, The General Report of the Population and Housing Census 2000 presents tabulations as well as highlights on the trends and patterns of population and characteristics of households. Data and highlights on housing stock, type and pattern of ownership were also presented in this report.

This publication, Ageing Trends in Malaysia presents some of the findings on the trends in population ageing and provides an overview of the demographic, social and economic characteristics of senior citizens. Changes that have occurred over the last two to three decades, as well as the patterns of living arrangements of the elderly are also presented.

This Atlas is divided into three sections. Section A (Introduction) elaborates on the concepts and techniques related to mapping and cartography as used in this Atlas. Section B shows six basic demographic variables mapped at the state level. The final section, Section C deals with the distribution and structure of the population, household and housing units at the administrative district level.

This publication, Household Characteristics presents information on the number of private and institutional households, population by relationship to household heads, household heads by age, average household size, type of households, availability of household items and home ownership.

This publication, Migration and Population Distribution includes information on population by birthplace, population by place of current usual residence and place of usual residence five years ago and non-citizens population by citizenship.

This publication, Economic Characteristics of the Population includes information on distribution of the employed population aged 15 – 64 years by occupation and industry as well as employment status.

This publication, Characteristics of Living Quarters provides detailed information on the quantitative and qualitative aspects of housing conditions in 2000. Among the detailed information on living quarters contained in this report are total housing stock, type of living quarters, construction material of outer walls, ownership and basic housing amenities.

This publication provides information on population by education characteristics such as literacy and computer literacy rate, school attendance, highest educational attainment and qualifications obtained. This publication also provides information on social characteristics with regards to marital status of the population.

This publication provides information on population distribution by ethnic group, age group and sex as well as total households and living quarters at the local authority area, mukim and administrative district levels. The figures in this report are based on 2010 Population and Housing Census which have not been adjusted for under-enumeration.

This publication, Population Distribution and Basic Demographic Characteristics includes basic demographic characteristics such as age distribution, sex, ethnic group, marital status and religion, at national and state levels. This publication and the ensuing reports will be based on computer generated final data. Each of these reports will focus on specific topics, for example, education, migration, social characteristics, economic characteristics as well as information on households and living quarters. In addition to these reports, analytical studies on topics of specific interest will also be produced.

This publication, Preliminary Count Report For Urban and Rural Areas showed the total counts of living quarters, households and population at the state and administrative district levels with a further breakdown into urban and rural areas. A table on Local Authority Areas is also included

The Vital Statistics, Malaysia, Special Edition, 2001 - 2006 presents population estimates and statistics on births and deaths for the years 2001 to 2006 at both state and administrative district levels. The data for 2001-2004 are final whereas data for the years 2005 and 2006 are preliminary estimates. The demographic indicators, such as birth, death and fertility rates are also included in this publication. The population estimates used in the calculation of these indicators is based on the 2000 Population and Housing Census, which had been adjusted for under-enumeration. Selected tables by ethnic group, age and sex are also presented.

The Vital Statistics Malaysia, 2010 presents statistics on births and deaths for 2009 (final) and 2010 (preliminary) at state and administrative district levels. The demographic indicators, such as birth, death and fertility rates are also included in this report. The population estimates used in the calculation of these indicators are based on the Population and Housing Census,2000 which had been adjusted for under-enumeration since the mid-year population estimates based on 2010 Census are not yet available. Selected tables by ethnic group, age and sex are also presented.

Vital statistics is the main component used for formulation of policies at national and international levels. Information on population, fertility and mortality are useful for policy planning in the areas of health, education and human resource development in Malaysia.

This publication aims to provide users with a set of time series information which reflects structural changes in population and demographic statistics between the years 1963 to 1998 at Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak levels. Information presented in this publication include data on population estimates, live births, deaths, fertility, stillbirths and their respective rates, wherever available. Also included are data on life expectancies at birth.

This report presents time series information on population and demographic statistics for the years 1991-1999 for Malaysia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

The State / Stratum, Abridged Life Tables, Malaysia, 1992-1999 report is the first of its kind published and is prepared with input from the Revised Intercensal Populaton Estimates. This report presents a series of life tables for the intercensal years based on data from the 1991 and 2000 Population and Housing Censuses.

The life tables generated are based on death data obtained from death certificates received from the National Registration Department (NRD). Life tables are prepared from age-specific mortality rates and the derived values are used to measure mortality, survival ratio and life expectancy. The life expectancy at birth is widely used to measure the overall level of mortality of a population while survival ratios are used to generate population estimates and projections. The life tables in this report are prepared by age and sex at state level and by age, ethnic group, sex and stratum at Malaysia level.

Life tables are very useful for researchers involved in demographic studies as well as planners in the fields of population and health. They are used as inputs or key indicators in assessing the health system performance of a country.

This report presents life tables for Malaysia for the years 2008-2010. The life tables prepared provide estimates of life expectancies by state, age, ethnic group and sex based on age-specific mortality rates. In addition, information on probability of dying and survival ratios is included in this report. The mortality data used is obtained from death records provided by the National Registration Department.

This report presents life tables for Malaysia for the years 2006-2008. The life tables prepared provide estimates of life expectancies by state, age, ethnic group and sex based on age-specific mortality rates. In addition, information on probability of dying and survival ratios is included in this report. The mortality data used is obtained from death records provided by the National Registration Department.

This report presents revised population estimates for the intercensal period, 1992 to 1999. It aims to provide a consistent series of population estimates and demographic rates for the intercensal years, based on data from the 1991 and 2000 Population and Housing Censuses. The data is prepared by age group, sex and ethnic group at state and national levels.

The estimates are generated using inputs from natural increase, that is, the excess of births over deaths without taking into account the migration factor. As a consequence, discontinuities exist in trends between the mid-year population estimates prepared with that of the 2000 Population and Housing Census results. As such, adjustments to the population estimates, as produced in this report are necessary.