Household Surveys
Comprehensive data collection from households across South Sudan to understand living conditions, socio-economic characteristics, and development indicators for evidence-based policymaking.
Household Survey Statistics
Households Surveyed
15,240
Individuals Covered
86,500
Geographic Coverage
78%
Response Rate
94.2%
Active Household Surveys
South Sudan Health Survey 2024
Assessing health status, healthcare access, and health-seeking behavior across all states.
Food Security & Nutrition Assessment
Monitoring food consumption patterns and nutritional status of households.
Labor Force Survey 2025
Comprehensive assessment of employment, unemployment, and labor market dynamics.
About Household Surveys
Household surveys are systematic data collection exercises that gather information directly from households about their living conditions, economic activities, health, education, and other socio-economic characteristics.
These surveys provide critical data for monitoring development progress, formulating policies, and targeting interventions to improve the welfare of the population.
Key Objectives
- Monitor progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- Provide data for poverty assessment and social protection programs
- Track changes in living standards and well-being over time
- Inform evidence-based policymaking and resource allocation
Survey Coverage by State (2023-2024)
Types of Household Surveys
Household Budget Survey (HBS)
Collects detailed information on household consumption expenditures, income, and living conditions. Used for poverty analysis, consumer price index weights, and national accounts.
Demographic and Health Survey (DHS)
Provides data for monitoring and evaluating population, health, and nutrition programs. Covers fertility, family planning, maternal and child health, and HIV/AIDS.
Survey Methodology
Survey Process
Questionnaire Design
2-3 months
Development and testing of survey instruments, translation, and adaptation to local context
Sample Design
1-2 months
Selection of enumeration areas and households using scientific sampling methods
Training
2-4 weeks
Comprehensive training of field supervisors and enumerators on survey protocols
Data Collection
2-6 months
Fieldwork including household listing, interviews, and quality control
Data Processing
1-3 months
Data entry, cleaning, validation, and analysis
Report Dissemination
1-2 months
Preparation and dissemination of survey findings to stakeholders
Methodological Approaches
Stratified Multi-stage Sampling
Selection of enumeration areas followed by systematic selection of households within each area
Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI)
Use of tablets for data collection with built-in validation checks
Quality Assurance
Field supervision, spot checks, and re-interviews to ensure data quality
Ethical Standards
Informed consent, confidentiality, and respondent protection protocols
Sample Size Distribution
Survey Data Access
2009
National Baseline Household Survey 2009
National Baseline Household Survey 2009
Census 2020 Final Report
Complete Analysis title
CPI Monthly Report tile
National Baseline Household Survey 2009
Survey Data Access
Survey Data Access
Upcoming Household Surveys
The National Bureau of Statistics is planning several important household surveys to continue monitoring development progress and informing policy decisions.