Philippine Census and Demographics Overview
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In which year was the first census conducted in this country?

  • 2000
  • 1903 (correct)
  • 1990
  • 1980

    • What does the median age represent?

  • The age of the oldest person in the population
  • The age at which 75% of the population is older
  • The age at which half of the population is younger and half is older (correct)
  • The average age of the population

    • What percentage of Filipino households have an OFW member according to the results from 2018?

  • 15%
  • 10%
  • 12% (correct)
  • 20%

    • What was the approximate floor area below which half of the occupied housing units in Cavite fell in 2000?

    <p>35.18 square meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the BSP?

    <p>To promote and maintain price stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of children were reported to belong to poor families in 2015?

    <p>31.4 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the median floor area for occupied housing units in Cavite in 2000?

    <p>35.18 square meters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which census was the first conducted in this country?

    <p>1903 census of population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the annual percentage decrease in agricultural imports in 2023?

    <p>7.2 percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the BSP established?

    <p>3 July 1993</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Census and Population

    • The 2000 census of housing and population was the 11th census of population and 5th census of housing in the country.
    • The first census in the country was conducted in 1903.

    Median Age

    • The median age is the age at which half the population is younger, and half is older.

    Literacy Rate

    • Literacy rate directly relates to the population in a given group.

    Housing in Cavite

    • The median floor area in 2000 was 36.30 square meters.
    • This means that half of the occupied housing units in Cavite had a floor area less than or equal to 36.30 square meters.

    Poverty in the Philippines

    • In 2015, 31.4% of children belonged to poor families.

    Overseas Filipino Workers

    • In 2018, 12% of Filipino households had an OFW member.

    Agricultural Imports

    • In 2023, agricultural imports decreased annually by 7.2%.
    • This represents a 14.2% share of the country's total imports.

    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

    • The BSP's primary role is to promote and maintain price stability.
    • The BSP was established on July 3, 1993 under the New Central Bank Act of 1993.

    Census in the Philippines

    • The 2000 census of housing and population was the 11th census of population and the 5th census of housing.
    • The first census in the Philippines was conducted in 1903.

    Median Age

    • The median age of a population is the age at which half of the population is younger and half is older.

    Literacy Rate

    • The literacy rate is a direct indicator of the population's education level in a given group.

    Median Floor Area in Cavite

    • The median floor area of occupied housing units in Cavite in 2000 was 36.30 square meters.
    • This means that half of the occupied housing units had a floor area less than or equal to 36.30 square meters.

    Poverty in the Philippines

    • In 2015, 31.4% of children in the Philippines belonged to poor families.

    OFW Members in Filipino Households

    • In 2018, 12% of Filipino households had an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) member.

    Agricultural Imports in the Philippines

    • Agricultural imports in the Philippines decreased annually by 7.2% in 2023.
    • Agricultural imports represented 14.2% of the country's total imports in 2023.

    Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

    • The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas' (BSP) primary role is to promote and maintain price stability.
    • The BSP was established on 3 July 1993 under the New Central Bank Act of 1993.

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    This quiz covers essential topics related to the census and demographics in the Philippines, including median age, literacy rate, housing statistics, and more. Test your understanding of how these factors impact the population and economy of the country.

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