Table 2.
Characteristics of the respondents in 2013 household survey (n = 2123)
| Characteristics | Number of respondents (n) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2123 | 100.0 |
| Age (years) | ||
| <20 | 143 | 6.7 |
| 20–34 | 1499 | 70.6 |
| >34 | 481 | 22.7 |
| Mean = 28.9 ± 7.6, min = 15.0, max = 65.0 | – | – |
| Marital status | ||
| Currently married | 1793 | 84.5 |
| Ever married (currently divorced/widowed) | 143 | 6.7 |
| Single | 187 | 8.8 |
| Education | ||
| Never been to school | 412 | 19.4 |
| Primary | 1473 | 69.4 |
| Secondary+ | 238 | 11.2 |
| Parity (number of children) | ||
| 1 | 537 | 25.3 |
| 2 | 473 | 22.3 |
| 3 | 376 | 17.7 |
| 4+ | 737 | 34.7 |
| Occupation | ||
| Farmer/other | 1495 | 70.4 |
| Business (petty vender, tailoring etc) | 355 | 16.7 |
| Housekeeper/no job | 215 | 10.1 |
| Civil servant | 58 | 2.7 |
| Religion | ||
| Islam | 868 | 40.9 |
| Christian | 1192 | 56.2 |
| Other | 63 | 3.0 |
| Tribe | ||
| Kurya | 313 | 14.7 |
| Makonde | 272 | 12.8 |
| Hangaza | 206 | 9.7 |
| Zigua | 204 | 9.6 |
| Zaramo | 140 | 6.6 |
| Ndali | 129 | 6.1 |
| Sukuma | 120 | 5.7 |
| Othersa | 739 | 34.8 |
| Region (district) | ||
| Arusha (Ngorongoro) | 280 | 13.2 |
| Kagera (Ngara) | 331 | 15.6 |
| Lindi (Lindi rural) | 183 | 8.6 |
| Mara (Serengeti) | 286 | 13.5 |
| Mbeya (Ileje) | 188 | 8.9 |
| Mtwara (Newala) | 193 | 9.1 |
| Mwanza (Ilemela) | 235 | 11.1 |
| Pwani (Kisarawe) | 190 | 9.0 |
| Tanga (Handeni) | 237 | 11.2 |
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