1.1. Contact organisation
Hungarian Central Statistical Office
1.2. Contact organisation unit
Demographic Statistics Department
1.3. Contact name
Confidential because of GDPR
1.4. Contact person function
Confidential because of GDPR
1.5. Contact mail address
H-1024 Budapest, Keleti K. u. 5-7.
1.6. Contact email address
Confidential because of GDPR
1.7. Contact phone number
Confidential because of GDPR
1.8. Contact fax number
Confidential because of GDPR
2.1. Metadata last certified
2 October 2024
2.2. Metadata last posted
7 October 2024
2.3. Metadata last update
17 September 2025
3.1. Data description
Data on causes of death (CoD) provide information on mortality patterns and form a major element of public health information.
CoD data refer to the underlying cause which - according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) - is "the disease or injury which initiated the chain of morbid events leading directly to death, or the circumstances of the accident or violence which produced the fatal injury".
CoD data are derived from death certificates. The information provided in the medical certificate of cause of death is mapped to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD).
3.2. Classification system
Eurostat's CoD statistics build on standards set out by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The regional breakdown is based on the
Glossary:Nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS) - Statistics Explained (europa.eu)
Classification and updates applied by years
| Data year | ICD classification used (ICD-9, ICD-10) (3 or 4 chars) | For ICD-10: updates used |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2011 |
| 2012 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2012 |
| 2013 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2013 |
| 2014 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2014 |
| 2015 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2015 |
| 2016 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2016 |
| 2017 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2017 |
| 2018 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2018 |
| 2019 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2019 |
| 2020 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2019 |
| 2021 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2019 |
| 2022 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2019 |
| 2023 | ICD-10, 4 chars | 2019 |
3.3. Coverage - sector
Public Health.
3.4. Statistical concepts and definitions
Concepts and definitions are described in the Commission regulation (EU) No 328/2011 in articles 2 and 3.
3.4.1. National definition used for usual residency
Resident population: the total number of persons having a residence on the respective area and having no place of stay elsewhere as well as of persons having a place of stay on the same area. Place of residence: the address of the dwelling in which the citizen lives. From the point of view of the registration of the home address the following can be considered as a dwelling: a building or a part of building, consisting of one or more living premises, used by the citizen as home as well as the room where somebody lives in need or lodges if he/she has no other dwelling. Place of stay: the address of the dwelling where a person stays longer than three months without the intention to leave finally place of residence.
3.4.2. Stillbirth definition and characteristics collected
If after the separation from the mother's body the foetus did not show any sign of life and if from the conception longer than 24 complete weeks passed or if the age of the foetus cannot be stated, the lenght of the foetus is 30 cm or more or if the weight of the foetus is 500 g or more, while in case of twin birth if at least one of the foetus' born alive.
Social-demographic information about the female (the mother) and the following: 1. Place of death (outside/in an institute); 2. When did the foetus die? (before delivery, in the phase of dilatation, in the phase of explusion); 3. Date of death; 4. Gestational age, weight, crown-heel length; 5. Single or multiple foetus? Which in the sequence? 6. Sex; 7. Congenital malformations (2); 8. The way of starting of the delivery (spontaneous, induced delivery, programmed delivery, elective cesarean, other); 9. Cause of death: maternal conditions (2), foetal conditions (2); 10. Status of the child-bearing female (recovered, needs a further therapy, died); 11. Number of hospitalization days; 12. Date of discharge. (We collect similar but less information about early and medium foetal deaths. Since the national definition differs from Eurostat, some early and medium foetal deaths are also sent to Eurostat database.)
3.5. Statistical unit
The statistical unit is the deceased person and the stillborns, respectively.
3.6. Statistical population
Statistical population is defined by residents and non-residents who died in Hungary.
3.6.1. Neonates of non-resident mothers
They are considered by the place of resident of the mother.
3.6.2. Non-residents
Non-residents are included.
3.6.3. Residents dying abroad
If the death of a national resident is abroad is registered in Hungary; the main demographic information is available (sex, age, marital status, place of residence in Hungary). However it is not comprehensive information, therefore it is not published in the national statistics.
3.7. Reference area
Hungary.
3.8. Coverage - Time
Time series available from 1994 onwards.
3.9. Base period
Not applicable.
The unit is number.
Data refer to the year 2023, all deaths occurred during the year.
6.1. Institutional Mandate - legal acts and other agreements
CoD data was submitted to Eurostat on the basis of a gentleman's agreement established in the framework Eurostat's Working Group on "Public Health Statistics" until data with reference year 2010.
A Regulation on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work (EC) No 1338/2008 was signed by the European Parliament and the Council on 16 December 2008. This Regulation is the framework of the data collection on the domain.
Within the context of this framework Regulation, a Regulation on Community statistics on public health and health and safety at work, as regards statistics on causes of death (EU) No 328/2011 was signed by the European Parliament and the Council on 5 April 2011.
CoD data according to this regulation is submitted to Eurostat since reference year 2011.
6.2. Institutional Mandate - data sharing
Data transfer: Act nr. XLVII of 1997 on the handling and protection of health and related personal data pursuant to Paragraphs 16. (8), (11) and 20 (3a), the HCSO forwards the personally identifiable mortality data and disease registers to governing bodies and public health administrations.
The purpose of the data trasnfer is to promote effective treatment activities, includning professional supervision and monitoring of health status of data subject furthermore the medical-professional and epidemiological examination as well as planning and organizing health care and budget planning.
7.1. Confidentiality - policy
In data management and related activities, the HCSO acts in compliance with Act CLV of 2016 on Official Statistics and Act CXII of 2011 on Informational Self-determination and Freedom of Information, and in accordance with the data protection practices developed by the Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information. Further, the HCSO also takes into consideration the prescriptions of the Regulation (EU) No 679/2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation).
Confidentiality policy is available on the website of HCSO.
7.2. Confidentiality - data treatment
The basic condition for the activities of the HCSO is to maintain the trust of data providers. The most important guarantee of this, is the strict protection of data provided for statistical purposes. Firstly in purpose of data protection, it is only obligatory to provide data to the HCSO if it has been ordered by law and its exact content has been determined.
The Data Protection Committee, which includes experts in the legal, methodological, IT and information fields, as a decision-making and advisory body of the President of the HCSO supervises, organizes, coordinates and monitors the enforcement of data protection rules in the course of the activities of the HCSO, thus ensuring the publicity of data of public interest and the protection of individual data.
More information is available on the link attached below:
8.1. Release calendar
Final Cod data is disseminated at national level after 8 months of the end of the reference year.
Wide scope of final data are published in the Statistical Yearbook of Hungary in August, while the Demographic Yearbook is available in October.
More information is available on the link attached below:
8.2. Release calendar access
More information is available on the link attached below:
8.3. Release policy - user access
Anyone can submit a request to the HCSO for access to the statistical data managed by the HCSO. Data may be sent to international organizations with the permission of the head of the department responsible for the data.
More information is available on the link attached below:
Further details on the different data access channels can be found at the link below:
Annual.
10.1. Dissemination format - News release
News releases on-line.
10.2. Dissemination format - Publications
Demographic Yearbook, Statistical Yearbook of Hungary, Summary Tables (STADAT) and written analysis in non-regular publications.
10.3. Dissemination format - online database
Dissemination Database is available on the HCSO website.
10.3.1. Data tables - consultations
Interpreting the available 2022 refference year data, in case of the Dissemination Database-Mortality related Data Sets, the average number of data consultations through the website of HCSO per month was by Hungarian/English version: 658/204.
Among Summary tables (Stadat)-Population and vital events- the mortality related tables average number data consultations through the website of HCSO per month was by Hungarian/English version: 15348/6727. It is worth mentioning the table - 22.2.1.2. Number of deaths by sex, age group, weekly- of high interest, which was created during the Covid-19 pandemic, to monitorize the development of mortality, therefore this table had an exceptionally high download rate during this period, accounting for 26.2 percent of the above-mentioned download rate in hungarian version.
10.4. Dissemination format - microdata access
Microdata is usually provided for some institutes determined by law for public health purpose. Individual data request is also possible according to the conditions published at our website, these are usually considered uniquely. For scientific purpose microdata can be obtained through the Safe Centre Access.
10.5. Dissemination format - other
Not available.
10.5.1. Metadata - consultations
For the reference years 2019-2023 the information is not available.
10.6. Documentation on methodology
Documents for COD data are available on the website of HCSO.
National metadata information is available here: KSH website.
10.6.1. Metadata completeness - rate
The metadata documentation is complete.
10.7. Quality management - documentation
Metadata on causes of death statistics are available on the website of the Statistical Office
The policy of HCSO regarding quality management can be found on the links below:
11.1. Quality assurance
The general quality policy of the statistical office and the information related to the quality guide can be found on the following links:
11.2. Quality management - assessment
The metadata description also includes a section on the quality of mortality statistics as well, which is available on the link attached below:
12.1. Relevance - User Needs
Mortality statistics are used by national and local governments to formulate public health policy, define its objectives, evaluate the health system, and use it for scientific and educational purposes by researchers, clinicians, and educational institutions.
Mortality data are key indicators for measuring and comparing the health system in local, national, and international contexts.
12.2. Relevance - User Satisfaction
The HCSO considers it important to carry out its activities taking into account the needs of users, therefore it regularly examines user needs and user satisfaction in order to establish developments. According to Principle 3 of the Codex of Practice for National Statistics user needs are at the center of the operation of statistical organizations that develop, produce and publish official statistics. In line with the above, the HCSO's medium-term strategy (Strategy 2020, Strategy 2030) set as a primary goal the satisfaction of high-quality user needs and the development of services.
There was no topic-specific satisfaction survey on mortality data.
12.3. Completeness
All Causes of death data, about the residents and non-residents who died in Hungary, are disseminated to ESTAT.
12.3.1. Data completeness - rate
1. For mandatory variables:
All mandatory variables required by the Commission regulation n°328/2011 are transmitted to the European Commission. Data about the residents dying abroad are transmitted except the cause of death information, because we never receive the Death Certificates from the country of occurence. However it concerned only on average 0,6% of all deaths of the 2019-2023 years.
2. For voluntary variables:
All voluntary variables required by the Commission regulation n°328/2011 are transmitted to the European Commission.
3. For additional variables:
- External CoD
All external CoD variables required by the Commission regulation n°328/2011 are transmitted to the European Comission.
- Place of occurrence for external CoD
All places of occurence for external CoD required by the Commission regulation n°328/2011 are transmitted to the European Comission.
- Activity for external CoD
Activity for external CoD variable is not applicable.
13.1. Accuracy - overall
The data related to deaths occurred in Hungary are fully comprehensive and accurate. The data referring to the deaths of Hungarian residents in abroad are less detailed.
13.2. Sampling error
Not applicable. Data collection is from administrative sources.
13.2.1. Sampling error - indicators
Not applicable.
13.3. Non-sampling error
There is a coverage error because of late registration of residents deaths in abroad.
13.3.1. Coverage error
There is a lag in the registration of deaths occurred in other countries. Sometimes the delay is so long, that the case cannot be included in the statistics.
13.3.1.1. Over-coverage - rate
Under coverage: There are national residents died abroad who are not covered by the statistics, they take on average 0.2 per cent of the total number of deaths in 2019-2023. The reason for that is the deadline of t+6 months of the national data publication (population and vital statistics), threfore the data arriving later cannot be included into the statistics.
13.3.1.2. Common units - proportion
Not applicable. Data collection is from administrative sources.
13.3.2. Measurement error
Not applicable.
13.3.3. Non response error
The non response error is very low.
13.3.3.1. Unit non-response - rate
The rate of the residents died abroad that were not counted because of time lag in the registration: on average 0.2 per cent in 2019-2023.
13.3.3.2. Item non-response - rate
For all residents died abroad the cause of death information is missing (on average 0.6 per cent of total number of deaths in 2019-2023).
13.3.4. Processing error
Not applicable.
13.3.5. Model assumption error
Not applicable.
14.1. Timeliness
| Year | Number of months between the end of the reference year and the publication at national level |
|---|---|
| 2011 | T+8 months |
| 2012 | T+8 months |
| 2013 | T+8 months |
| 2014 | T+8 months |
| 2015 | T+8 months |
| 2016 | T+8 months |
| 2017 | T+8 months |
| 2018 | T+8 months |
| 2019 | T+8 months |
| 2020 | T+8 months |
| 2021 | T+8 months |
| 2022 | T+8 months |
| 2023 | T+8 months |
14.1.1. Time lag - first result
Mortality and infant mortality:
Preliminary annual data without causes of death: t+60 days.
Cause of death data:
Preliminary annual data: t+5 months.
14.1.2. Time lag - final result
Mortality and infant mortality:
Final data without causes of death: t+6 months.
Cause of death data:
Final, but less detailed cause of death data is published in t+8 months.
Final and deatiled cause of death data is published in t+10 months.
14.2. Punctuality
From data collection with reference year 2011 onwards, Eurostat asks for the submission of final data at national and regional level and related metadata for the year N at N+24 months, according to the Implementing Regulation (EC) No. 328/2011, Article 4.
The data are usually published before the target date.
14.2.1. Punctuality - delivery and publication
| Reference year | Time between the end of the reference year and the delivery of final data to Eurostat |
|---|---|
| 2011 | N+24 months |
| 2012 | N+24 months |
| 2013 | N+24 months |
| 2014 | N+24 months |
| 2015 | N+24 months |
| 2016 | N+24 months |
| 2017 | N+18 months |
| 2018 | N+18 months |
| 2019 | N+18 months |
| 2020 | N+18 months |
| 2021 | N+18 months |
| 2022 | N+18 months |
| 2023 | N+18 months |
15.1. Comparability - geographical
The coherence of two or more statistical outputs refers to the degree to which the statistical processes, by which they were generated, used the same concepts and harmonised methods.
Geographical breakdown of all causes of death data is in line with NUTS classification, therefore data are comparable at international and at national level.
The national definition for stillbirths differs from the European one. According to the national definition a late foetal death: If after the separation from the mother's body the foetus did not show any sign of life and if from the conception longer than 24 complete weeks passed or if the age of the foetus cannot be stated, the length of the foetus is 30 cm or more or if the weight of the foetus is 500 g or more, while in case of twin birth if at least one of the foetus' born alive.
The data about stillbirths are transmitted to the European Commission according to the Commission regulation n°328/2011, therefore the national definition concerns only the national publications.
15.1.1. Asymmetry for mirror flow statistics - coefficient
Not applicable.
15.2. Comparability - over time
Due to the fact that 2011 data is the first data collection with a legal basis (and few changes in the requested variables and breakdowns), the data between 1994-2010 and starting from 2011 are not always comparable (In part due to the different groupings of causes of deaths). Moreover time series for data on stillbirths starts in 2011 and no information on previous data is available.
15.2.1. Length of comparable time series
The last break in the time series was in 2005 because of the implementation of a new Death Certificate and an automated coding system. Its impact was analized in dept by a bridge-coding study.
The lenght of comparable time series from 2005: 10 years (till 2014), 11 years (till 2015), 12 years (till 2016), 13 years (till 2017), 14 years (till 2018), 15 years (till 2019), 16 years (till 2020), 17 years (till 2021), 18 years (till 2022), 19 years (till 2023).
15.3. Coherence - cross domain
The mortality data are fully in line with the number of deaths occured in Hungary, but there is no cause of death information about national residents died abroad.(0,73 per cent of the total number of deaths in 2023).
15.3.1. Coherence - sub annual and annual statistics
Not applicable, only annual data are available.
15.3.2. Coherence - National Accounts
Not applicable.
15.4. Coherence - internal
For stillbirths, perinatal deaths and general mortality data come from different sources, also the processing is carried out by different devices however the data are coherent.
The cost and burden of the data collection is reduced by using validation and dissemination IT tools.
17.1. Data revision - policy
There are routine, scheduled revisions when the preliminary data are finalized. Occasionally non-scheduled revisions are performed if an unforseeable event makes them necessary.
More information is available on the link attached below:
17.2. Data revision - practice
The preliminary annual data will be finalized by the end of the eight month following the reference year.
17.2.1. Data revision - average size
The size of revision of the number of death is usually 1,02–1,04.
18.1. Source data
The source of data are civil registrars and health institutions. National statistical data collection is carried out through the following forms:
- Death Record,
- Death Certificate,
- Perinatal Death Certificate,
- Foetal Death Record,
- Notice about the Modification of the Death Certificate,
- Notice about Autopsy of Perinatal Deceased.
18.2. Frequency of data collection
Continuous.
18.3. Data collection
The Death Certificate and the Perinatal Death Certificate are always filled out by a physician. If the circumstances indicate a non-natural death a forensic physician has to be involved. If the cause of death cannot be stated and for all perinatal cases an autopsy has to be performed. When the certificate is completely filled out it has to be transferred to the registrar.
The Death Record (about socio-demographic information) is filled out by the registrar.
One copy of the certificate and the Death Record are tarnsmitted together to the local Deapartment of the HCSO responsible for vital statistical data entry. The statisticians check all the certificates. If a certification error is detected the querying is performed by the local health officer. The data entry is carried out by the local Departments of the HCSO. The medical text of death causes is recorded literally, all other information are coded.
The instructions of ICD-10 Volume 2 are used. Incorrect sequences and missing information are detected and queried.
In the medical universities the training in certification is included in the curriculum.
18.3.1. Certification
Table on certification (Percentage)
| Year |
All doctors (certifiers) trained in the certification | All doctors (certifiers - pathologists or others doctors) trained in the post-mortem examination (autopsies) | Certificates filled by persons who attended a course on certification or post-mortem examination | Death certificates that are queried (only queries related to medical part of the death certificate should be included) | Replies received for queries sent | Deaths where the underlying cause is changed as a result of the query | Death certificates with incorrect sequence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | not available | yes | 100% | 9.5% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2012 | not available | yes | 100% | 9.0% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2013 | not available | yes | 100% | 9.3% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2014 | not available | yes | 100% | 8,9% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2015 | not available | yes | 100% | 9,9% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2016 | not available | yes | 100% | 9,8% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2017 | not available | yes | 100% | 9,0% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2018 | not available | yes | 100% | 7,6% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2019 | not available | yes | 100% | 7,9% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2020 | not available | yes | 100% | 7,7% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2021 | not available | yes | 100% | 6,7% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2022 | not available | yes | 100% | 9.0% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
| 2023 | not available | yes | 100% | 7,9% | 95% | 80% | 2% |
18.3.2. Automated Coding
| Data year | Use of any form of automated coding | System used (IRIS, MICAR, ACME, STYX, MIKADO, others) |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Yes | National software - ACME decision tables included |
| 2012 | Yes | National software - ACME decision tables included |
| 2013 | Yes | National software - ACME decision tables included |
| 2014 | Yes | National software - ACME decision tables included |
| 2015 | Yes | National software - ACME decision tables included |
| 2016 | Yes | National software - ACME decision tables included |
| 2017 | Yes | National software - ACME decision tables included |
| 2018 | Yes | National software - ACME decision tables included |
| 2019 | Yes | National software- ACME decision tables included |
| 2020 | Yes | National software- ACME decision tables included |
| 2021 | Yes | National software- ACME decision tables included |
| 2022 | Yes | National software- ACME decision tables included |
| 2023 | Yes | National software- ACME decision tables included |
18.3.3. Underlying cause of death
| Data year | Only manual selection of underlying cause | Manual with ACME decision tables (if yes, version of ACME) | ACS utilising ACME decision tables (if yes, version of ACME) | Own system (ACS without ACME) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Yes - for perinatal cases | Yes - for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2011) | Yes - for all other deaths (Version 2011) | Place of occurence codes are still used as fourth caracter for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are not separated. | |
| 2012 | Yes - for perinatal cases | Yes - for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2012) | Yes - for all other deaths (Version 2012) | Place of occurence codes are still used as fourth caracter for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are not separated. | |
| 2013 | Yes - for perinatal cases | Yes - for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2013) | Yes - for all other deaths (Version 2013) | Place of occurence codes are still used as fourth caracter for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are not separated. | |
| 2014 | Yes - for perinatal cases | Yes - for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2014) | Yes - for all other deaths (Version 2014) | Place of occurence codes are still used as fourth caracter for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are not separated. | |
| 2015 | Yes - for perinatal cases | Yes - for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2015) | Yes - for all other deaths (Version 2015) | Place of occurence codes are still used as fourth caracter for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are not separated. | |
| 2016 | Yes - for perinatal cases | Yes - for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2016) | Yes - for all other deaths (Version 2016) | Place of occurence codes are still used as fourth caracter for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are not separated. | |
| 2017 | Yes - for perinatal cases | Yes - for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2017) | Yes - for all other deaths (Version 2017) | Place of occurence codes are still used as fourth caracter for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are not separated. | |
| 2018 | Yes - for perinatal cases | Yes - for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2018) | Yes - for all other deaths (Version 2018) | Place of occurence codes are still used as fourth caracter for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are not separated. | |
| 2019 | Yes-for perinatal cases | Yes-for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2019) |
Yes-for all other deaths (Version 2019) | Place of occurence codes are now separated for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are collected in a different column. | |
| 2020 | Yes-for perinatal cases | Yes-for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2020) |
Yes-for all other deaths (Version 2020) | Place of occurence codes are now separated for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are collected in a different column. | |
| 2021 | Yes-for perinatal cases | Yes-for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2021) | Yes-for all other deaths (Version 2021) | Place of occurence codes are now separated for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are collected in a different column. | |
| 2022 | Yes-for perinatal cases | Yes-for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2022) | Yes-for all other deaths (Version 2022) | Place of occurence codes are now separated for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are collected in a different column. | |
| 2023 | Yes-for perinatal cases | Yes-for external causes, neoplasms and infant deaths (Version 2023) | Yes-for all other deaths (Version 2023) | Place of occurence codes are now separated for W00-Y34 cathegories, they are collected in a different column. |
18.3.4. Availability of multiple cause
| Data year | Information stored in the national CoD database, UC (Underlying cause) or MC (Multiple cause) |
|---|---|
| 2011 | UC + MC |
| 2012 | UC + MC |
| 2013 | UC + MC |
| 2014 | UC + MC |
| 2015 | UC + MC |
| 2016 | UC + MC |
| 2017 | UC + MC |
| 2018 | UC + MC |
| 2019 | UC+ MC |
| 2020 | UC+ MC |
| 2021 | UC+ MC |
| 2022 | UC+ MC |
| 2023 | UC+ MC |
18.3.5. Stillbirths and Neonatal certificates
a) Stillbirths
We use the Foetal Death Record and the Perinatal Death Certificate (WHO standard). All stillbith cases are coded manually by using all information available.
b) Neonates
For deaths occurred in the age of 0-6 days of live birth infants the Perinatal Death Certificate is used. The coding is performed according to the WHO guidelines regarding perinatal deaths.
Neonatal deaths from the age of 7 days are certified and coded in the same way like other deaths.
18.4. Data validation
During data processing quality and consistency checkings (dual record check) are carried out in order to handle, logical contradictions and errors in records.
The validation is based on the registry number.
18.4.1. Coding
Description of coding procedure (central level, distributed among other bodies, etc.):
Stillbirths and perinatal deaths are coded manually, other cases are processed by an automated coding system. There is a manual check for malignant neoplasms, external causes, infant deaths and maternal deaths. The final data is usually checked by using the IRIS system.
Description of the procedures to detect errors (i.e.errors such as potential inconsistency in the death certificate or error due to mistake when filling the deaths certificates):
By means of the error detection procedures the inconsistencies in the deceased's age, sex and the causes of death are filtered in. If an error is discovered the original death certificate is checked.
Description of the measures taken in order to solve detected errors:
The errors are corrected by the coders or by querying the certifier (it depends on the type of the error). At some cases, if the certifier confirms his/her previous statement, the error is approved.
Coding performed by a certifier:
No, the coders are statisticians.
Estimation of the percentage of autopsy from which information is available for coding:
The autopsy rate is 26,8 per cent. The information is available for coding in 98 per cent. In about 2 per cent of the autopsies the result do not arrive before closing the statistical database.
Description of double coding exercises and rate of codification errors for underlying cause of death:
Double coding excersises are not performed.
18.4.2. Unspecified CoD code
ICD codes for the underlying cause (% of the Total)
| Year | Unspecified CoD (for ICD10: R00-R99 codes, for ICD9: 780-790 codes) | Unknown CoD (for ICD10: R98-R99 codes, for ICD9: 799.9, 798.9, 798.2 codes) | Deaths due to senility (for ICD10: R54 code, for ICD9: 797 code) | Deaths due to exposure to unspecified factor (for ICD10: X59 code, ICD9: 928.9 code) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 2015 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| 2016 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| 2017 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | 0,3 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,0 |
| 2021 | 0,3 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,0 |
| 2022 | 0,3 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,1 |
| 2023 | 0,3 | 0,1 | 0,1 | 0,1 |
18.4.3. Unknown country or region
Unknown country/region (%) for residents and non-residents who died in the country
| Year | Residents | Non-residents | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown residency (NUTS2) | Unknown occurrence (NUTS2) | Unknown residency (country) | Unknown residency (NUTS2) | Unknown occurrence (NUTS2) | |
| 2011 | 0.2 | 0 |
0 | 100 |
0 |
| 2012 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0,0 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0,1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
18.4.4. Validation of the coverage
During data processing quality and consistency checkings (dual record check) are carried out in order to handle e.g. logical contradictions and errors in records.
The coverage is ensured by registration of deaths (by the registration number).
18.5. Data compilation
The data are collected by civil registrars and health institutions and than compiled by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office. Here coding, editing and correction are carried out. The final verified data are loaded into the Demographic Database, than the tables are prepared on this basis.
18.5.1. Imputation - rate
Not applicable.
18.6. Adjustment
There's no adjustment on death statistics.
18.6.1. Seasonal adjustment
Not applicable.
None.
Data on causes of death (CoD) provide information on mortality patterns and form a major element of public health information.
CoD data refer to the underlying cause which - according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) - is "the disease or injury which initiated the chain of morbid events leading directly to death, or the circumstances of the accident or violence which produced the fatal injury".
CoD data are derived from death certificates. The information provided in the medical certificate of cause of death is mapped to the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD).
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Concepts and definitions are described in the Commission regulation (EU) No 328/2011 in articles 2 and 3.
The statistical unit is the deceased person and the stillborns, respectively.
Statistical population is defined by residents and non-residents who died in Hungary.
Hungary.
Data refer to the year 2023, all deaths occurred during the year.
The data related to deaths occurred in Hungary are fully comprehensive and accurate. The data referring to the deaths of Hungarian residents in abroad are less detailed.
The unit is number.
The data are collected by civil registrars and health institutions and than compiled by the Hungarian Central Statistical Office. Here coding, editing and correction are carried out. The final verified data are loaded into the Demographic Database, than the tables are prepared on this basis.
The source of data are civil registrars and health institutions. National statistical data collection is carried out through the following forms:
- Death Record,
- Death Certificate,
- Perinatal Death Certificate,
- Foetal Death Record,
- Notice about the Modification of the Death Certificate,
- Notice about Autopsy of Perinatal Deceased.
Annual.
| Year | Number of months between the end of the reference year and the publication at national level |
|---|---|
| 2011 | T+8 months |
| 2012 | T+8 months |
| 2013 | T+8 months |
| 2014 | T+8 months |
| 2015 | T+8 months |
| 2016 | T+8 months |
| 2017 | T+8 months |
| 2018 | T+8 months |
| 2019 | T+8 months |
| 2020 | T+8 months |
| 2021 | T+8 months |
| 2022 | T+8 months |
| 2023 | T+8 months |
The coherence of two or more statistical outputs refers to the degree to which the statistical processes, by which they were generated, used the same concepts and harmonised methods.
Geographical breakdown of all causes of death data is in line with NUTS classification, therefore data are comparable at international and at national level.
The national definition for stillbirths differs from the European one. According to the national definition a late foetal death: If after the separation from the mother's body the foetus did not show any sign of life and if from the conception longer than 24 complete weeks passed or if the age of the foetus cannot be stated, the length of the foetus is 30 cm or more or if the weight of the foetus is 500 g or more, while in case of twin birth if at least one of the foetus' born alive.
The data about stillbirths are transmitted to the European Commission according to the Commission regulation n°328/2011, therefore the national definition concerns only the national publications.
Due to the fact that 2011 data is the first data collection with a legal basis (and few changes in the requested variables and breakdowns), the data between 1994-2010 and starting from 2011 are not always comparable (In part due to the different groupings of causes of deaths). Moreover time series for data on stillbirths starts in 2011 and no information on previous data is available.
