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The aim is to present the South African Index of Multiple Deprivation 2001 at datazone level, detailing various dimensions of deprivation.

July 3, 2026Open Access

The South African index of multiple deprivation 2001 at datazone level

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The aim is to present the South African Index of Multiple Deprivation 2001 at datazone level, detailing various dimensions of deprivation.
Composite index reflecting five dimensions of deprivation.
Data zones are small areas with an average population of 2,000.
Deprivation assessed at a fine-grained datazone level.
The SAIMD provides a detailed overview of deprivation in South Africa.
Identifies specific pockets of deprivation across different dimension categories.
Enables better targeting of resources and interventions in affected areas.

Abstract

This report presents the South African Index of Multiple Deprivation 2001 (SAIMD 2001) at datazone level. The SAIMD is a composite index reflecting five dimensions of deprivation: income and material deprivation, employment deprivation, education deprivation, health deprivation and living environment deprivation. The SAIMD and the component domains of deprivation are presented at datazone level. As will be elaborated below, datazones are small areas containing approximately the same number of people (average 2 000). The datazone level SAIMD therefore provides a fine-grained picture of deprivation in South Africa and enables pockets of deprivation to be identified.

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