Database Specific
Database Specific Abstract AbstractThis dataset has previously been labelled as the October 2018 edition.
This was done in error and was the data for the 2016 edition. This has now been rectified.
Subnational Population Database presents estimated population at the first administrative level below the national level. Many of the data come from the country’s national statistical offices. Other data come from the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) managed by the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Earth Institute, Columbia University. It is the World Bank Group’s first subnational population database at a global level and there are data limitations. Series metadata includes methodology and the assumptions made.
Source Source Contact person/organisation Contact person/organisation Direct source Direct sourceBibliographic citation:
World Bank: Subnational Population Database (Data downloaded 08 September 2016). UK Data Service. https://doi.org/10.5257/WB/SPD/2016-09
Source metadata Source metadata Source Periodicity Source PeriodicityAnnual
Data source(s) used Data source(s) used1. Census reports and statistical databases from national statistical offices
2. Estimates from the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), The Earth Institute at Columbia University.
Data Characteristics Data Characteristics Date last updated Date last updated21 September 2016
Link to Release calendar Link to Release calendarAnnually
Periodicity PeriodicityAnnual
Reference period Reference periodStart: 2000
End: 2016
Variables collected Variables collectedPopulation total is the estimate of de facto mid-year population at first level administrative division (Admin 1 level).
Population percentage of total is the share of first level administrative division (Admin 1 level) de facto mid-year population to total population.
Population & Scope Population & Scope Geographic coverage Geographic coverage102 Economies
Concepts & Classifications Concepts & Classifications Key statistical concept Key statistical conceptThe population estimates are based on the (1) share of population at first level administrative division (Admin 1 level) from national population censuses and national estimates, and (2) total population estimates from World Development Indicators.
Population percentage of total is based on the share of population at first level administrative division (Admin 1 level) to total population from national population censuses and national estimates.
The process includes the following. The population data from national censuses and national statistical offices are adjusted for mid-year (July 1st) assuming constant growth rate between two data points. For the years to which census or national data are not available, the population figures are interpolated or extrapolated. For interpolation, the constant growth rate between the two data points is assumed. For extrapolation, the same growth rate as the average of earliest (or latest) 3 years is used. Then the share of each admin 1 population to the sum of all admin 1 areas is calculated. If there is only one data point, it is assumed that the share of admin 1 population to the total population remains constant. Admin 1 population estimates (absolute numbers) are then calculated by applying the share of each admin 1 to total population of the World Bank's World Development Indicators' total population estimates.While estimating admin 1 population the latest admin 1 classification for which data is available was used for each country. Data source information by year for each country is included.
Other Aspects Other Aspects Other comments Other commentsThe Subnational Population Database is a World Bank dataset. As a result of the World Bank's Open Data initiative the World Bank datasets hosted by UKDS.Stat are now freely available to all.
This dataset has previously been labelled as the October 2018 edition.
This was done in error and was the data for the 2016 edition. This has now been rectified.
Subnational Population Database presents estimated population at the first administrative level below the national level. Many of the data come from the country’s national statistical offices. Other data come from the NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) managed by the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Earth Institute, Columbia University. It is the World Bank Group’s first subnational population database at a global level and there are data limitations. Series metadata includes methodology and the assumptions made.
1. Census reports and statistical databases from national statistical offices
2. Estimates from the Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), The Earth Institute at Columbia University.
Bibliographic citation:
World Bank: Subnational Population Database (Data downloaded 08 September 2016). UK Data Service. https://doi.org/10.5257/WB/SPD/2016-09
Annual
Population total is the estimate of de facto mid-year population at first level administrative division (Admin 1 level).
Population percentage of total is the share of first level administrative division (Admin 1 level) de facto mid-year population to total population.
Annual
Start: 2000
End: 2016
21 September 2016
Annually
102 Economies
The population estimates are based on the (1) share of population at first level administrative division (Admin 1 level) from national population censuses and national estimates, and (2) total population estimates from World Development Indicators.
Population percentage of total is based on the share of population at first level administrative division (Admin 1 level) to total population from national population censuses and national estimates.
The process includes the following. The population data from national censuses and national statistical offices are adjusted for mid-year (July 1st) assuming constant growth rate between two data points. For the years to which census or national data are not available, the population figures are interpolated or extrapolated. For interpolation, the constant growth rate between the two data points is assumed. For extrapolation, the same growth rate as the average of earliest (or latest) 3 years is used. Then the share of each admin 1 population to the sum of all admin 1 areas is calculated. If there is only one data point, it is assumed that the share of admin 1 population to the total population remains constant. Admin 1 population estimates (absolute numbers) are then calculated by applying the share of each admin 1 to total population of the World Bank's World Development Indicators' total population estimates.While estimating admin 1 population the latest admin 1 classification for which data is available was used for each country. Data source information by year for each country is included.
The Subnational Population Database is a World Bank dataset. As a result of the World Bank's Open Data initiative the World Bank datasets hosted by UKDS.Stat are now freely available to all.