Demographic statistics: a review of definitions and methods of collection in 44 European countries - Products Manuals and Guidelines

This publication provides an overview of differences between European countries in collecting demographic data. The five chapters go through the areas of population, births, deaths, marriages, legal unions and divorces and tackle definitions, data collection and availability as well as legal differences in these areas. The review is based on a detailed questionnaire completed by the National Statistical Institutes of 44 European countries.