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Code3.11.01.03.popreg
Indicator NameVital Registration
Short definitionVital registration systems record the occurrence and characteristics of vital events pertaining to the population and serve as a main source of vital statistics.
Long definitionVital registration systems record the occurrence and characteristics of vital events pertaining to the population and serve as a main source of vital statistics. Countries with complete vital statistics registries may have more accurate and timely demographic indicators.
SourceWorld Bank: World Development Indicator (Primary Data Documentation): Original source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Information and Policy Analysis, Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report
TopicStatistical Capacity Indicator (SCI)
Statistical concept and methodologyScore is 1 if the country is judged to have complete registries of vital (birth and death) statistics within the last 15 years by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Information and Policy Analysis, Statistics Division.
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