Methods for estimation of subenumeration of the 0-4 year old in the 2000 Brazilian Demographic Census

Abstract Our aim is to apply techniques which contribute to identify and correct the census underenumeration for people aged 0-4 years old, using population enumerated in the 2000 Brazilian census as reference for estimations. Usually, this group has lower enumeration than others, such as adult population. Five techniques were applied to the 0-4 year old group estimation and results indicate that, although usual techniques have offered satisfactory results, alternative forms have great potential to be explored.