Updating Susenas March and Seruti Quarter I 2025

The National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas) for March 2025 has officially begun. Before proceeding to the main stage of data collection from sample households, one crucial preliminary step is household updating. This stage plays a vital role in ensuring that the data used as the basis for sample selection is accurate and up to date.

The household updating process for Susenas March 2025 is scheduled to take place over six days, from February 1 to February 6, 2025. The primary objective of this activity is to obtain an updated picture of the number of households in each census block. Through this updating process, the data used in the survey becomes more reliable and accurately reflects current field conditions.

The updating process is carried out through a door-to-door approach. Census officers will visit each household in designated census blocks to verify and confirm their existence—whether they are still present or no longer found. In addition to checking household presence, officers will also collect other essential information, such as the name of the household head, the number of food consumption units within the household, and the educational background of the household head. The collected data will serve as a reference for determining which households will be included in the main survey sample.

To ensure the quality and accuracy of the household updating process, field supervisors will accompany enumerators at the beginning of the activity. This supervision aims to provide guidance to field officers on how to conduct interviews correctly and fill out the updating forms accurately. With this oversight, potential errors in data recording and interactions with respondents can be minimized.

Household updating is a crucial initial step in the implementation of Susenas. Therefore, collaboration and precision from all field officers are essential to ensure a smooth process that is completed on schedule. With accurate and reliable data, the results of Susenas March 2025 are expected to provide a more comprehensive picture of the socio-economic conditions of the population and serve as a foundation for better development policy-making.