Dwelling Type
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The type of living quarters occupied by the household, classified according to the UN Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses.
Standard reference
UN Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses, Rev. 3 (https://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic-social/Standards-and-Methods/files/Principles_and_Recommendations/Population-and-Housing-Censuses/Series_M67rev3-E.pdf)
Values
| Code | Label | Standard code | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
permanent | Permanent structure | Built with durable materials such as concrete, brick, stone, or metal framing, expected to last 20 or more years. | |
semi_permanent | Semi-permanent structure | Mix of durable and non-durable materials, such as mud walls with a metal roof. | |
temporary | Temporary structure | Built with non-durable materials such as thatch, bamboo, or unfired mud. | |
improvised | Improvised dwelling | Makeshift shelter made from waste materials, plastic sheeting, or scrap; includes shacks in informal settlements. | |
collective | Collective living quarters | Dormitories, barracks, institutions, refugee camps, or hotels used as long-term housing. | |
mobile | Mobile housing unit | Tents, caravans, houseboats, or other movable structures used as a primary residence. |
Referenced by this vocabulary
- UN Census Rev.3 United Nations Statistics Division, 2017