Egypt, Arab Rep. - Household Income, Expenditure and Consumption Survey 2004-2005

Survey Objectives

1- To identify expenditure levels and patterns of population as well as socio- economic and demographic differentials.

2- To estimate the quantities and values of commodities and services consumed by households during the survey period to determine the levels of consumption and estimate the current demand which is an important input for national planning. Current and past demand estimates are utilized to predict future demands

3- To measure mean household and per-capita expenditure for various expenditure items along with socio-economic correlates.

4- To define percentage distribution of expenditure for various items used in compiling consumer price indices which is considered important indicator for measuring inflation

5- To define mean household and per-capita income from different sources.

6- To provide data necessary to measure standard of living for households and individuals. Poverty analysis and setting up a basis for social welfare assistance are highly dependant on the results of this survey.

7- To provide essential data to measure elasticity which reflects the percentage change in expenditure for various commodity and service groups against. the percentage change in total expenditure for the purpose of predicting the levels of expenditure and consumption for different commodity and service items in urban and rural areas.

8- To provide data essential for comparing change in expenditure against change in income to measure income elasticity of expenditure.

9- To study the relationships between demographic, geographical and housing characteristics of households and their income and expenditure for commodities and services.

10- To provide data necessary for national accounts especially in compiling inputs and outputs tables.

11- To identify consumers behavior changes among socio-economic groups in urban and rural areas.

12- To identify per capita food consumption and its main components of calories, proteins and fats according to its sources and the levels of expenditure in both urban and rural areas.

13- To identify the value of expenditure for food according to sources, either from household production or not, in addition to household expenditure for non food commodities and services.

14- To identify distribution of households according to the possession of some appliances and equipments such as (cars, satellites, mobiles …) in urban and rural areas.

15- To identify the percentage distribution of income recipients according to some background variables such as housing conditions, size of household and characteristics of head of household.

Sample survey data [ssd]

- Household

- Individual