Estimating Fertility Indicators in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Evidence from a Network Reporting Online Survey in Senegal

Jessica Donzowa , Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
Daniela Perrotta, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR)
Emilio Zagheni, Max Planck Institute for demographic Research

The availability of timely administrative or survey data to assess population development varies globally, with a lack of data in low- and middle-income countries. In this study, we conduct a survey data collection via social media to estimate fertility indicators in Senegal by employing a network reporting approach. The goal is to investigate the potential benefits of using this methodology to estimate fertility indicators in Africa. This approach will additionally expand the so far limited knowledge about the reliability of data collection via social media surveys in low- and middle-income countries and the applicability of the network reporting approach to gain insights into demographic outcomes from an offline population.

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 Presented in Session P1. Fertility, Family, Life Course