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difference between sample size and weighted population appears incorrect

Added by Jane Fry 9 days ago. Updated 2 days ago.

Status:
Feedback
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
Understanding Society User Support Team
Category:
Weights
Start date:
08/08/2025
% Done:

50%

Description

Hi,

I am new to using UKHLS. I have used HILDA in the past so am aware of how to use weights. My question is this: I have used the following command in Stata:

svyset m_psu [pweight=m_indscui_xw], strata(m_strata) singleunit(scaled)

However, when I estimate totals, I see populations that are almost the same as the sample size. e.g. 

svy: total pov2w

yields a sample size of 27,204 but population size of 26,942. Am I missing something?

Grateful for any help you can provide.

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