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European Health for All database
The following abbreviations are used in the indicator titles:
Indicators: 618
Updated: 20 November 2023
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The following abbreviations are used in the indicator titles:
• SDR: age-standardized death rates (see HFA-DB user manual/Technical notes, page 13, for details)
• FTE: full-time equivalent
• PP: physical persons
• PPP$: purchasing power parities expressed in US $, an internationally comparable scale reflecting the relative domestic purchasing powers of currencies.
Total fertility rate
Indicator code: E998006.T
The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their childbearing years and bore children according to a given set of age- specific fertility rates. It is computed by summing the age-specific fertility rates for all ages and multiplying by the interval into which the ages are grouped. Data usually provided by the CSOs. Reports of WB, UNDP and country statistical yearbooks are used as a source for the HFA database._
Indicator code: E998006.T
The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their childbearing years and bore children according to a given set of age- specific fertility rates. It is computed by summing the age-specific fertility rates for all ages and multiplying by the interval into which the ages are grouped. Data usually provided by the CSOs. Reports of WB, UNDP and country statistical yearbooks are used as a source for the HFA database._
Albania
INSTAT (estimation) and National Demographic and Health Surveys, conducted every 5th year.
Armenia
Source of data: National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia www.armstat.am . Data
collected annually.
collected annually.
Belgium
Source: Statistics Belgium (National Institute for Statistics).
2011, 2012 and 2013 data are estimations.
2011, 2012 and 2013 data are estimations.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Agency for Statistics of Bosnia and Herzegovina http://www.bhas.ba/ Federal Office of Statistics
http://www.fzs.ba/
Statistical Institute of Republic of Srpska; http:// www.rzs.rs.ba
Number of livebirths per 1000 women of fertility age (15-49 years).
http://www.fzs.ba/
Statistical Institute of Republic of Srpska; http:// www.rzs.rs.ba
Number of livebirths per 1000 women of fertility age (15-49 years).
Croatia
Source: Croatian Central Bureau of Statistics.
Cyprus
Source of data: Annual publication, ?Demographic Report? , Statistical Service of Cyprus
Czechia
Source: Czech Statistical Office (CZSO).
Denmark
Source: StatBank Denmark (www.dst.dk). Table FOD3.
Estonia
Source: Statistical Office of Estonia.
Data revised in December 2014.
Data revised in December 2014.
Finland
Source: Statistics Finland.
France
Source of data: Institut national de la statistique et des etudes economiques (INSEE)
Georgia
Source: GeoStat.
Break in time series:
2014: According to the Census 2014 data, the total number of the population significantly reduced
(difference, compared to the previous equals about 760,000). National Statistics Office (NSO) of
Georgia revised the number of the population, population structure, etc. based on the census 2014.
This caused a sharp increase of the indicators.
Break in time series:
2014: According to the Census 2014 data, the total number of the population significantly reduced
(difference, compared to the previous equals about 760,000). National Statistics Office (NSO) of
Georgia revised the number of the population, population structure, etc. based on the census 2014.
This caused a sharp increase of the indicators.
Germany
Source: Federal Statistical Office, Statistics on the natural movement of the population, Fachserie
1, Reihe 1.1.
http://www.destatis.de or http://www.gbe-bund.de
Coverage: The total fertility rate indicates how many children a woman would have during her life,
if her reproductive behaviour would be like that of all women between 15 and 49 years in each
considered year.
Estimation method: The total fertility rate is calculated as summarized birth rate. For this purpose
all births are sorted by the age of the mothers. Then, for each age the proportion of women of that
age, who have had a baby this year, is calculated. The result is age-specific birth rates for the
age of 15 years, 16 years etc. up to 49 years. These average values of the different ages are added.
The result is the summarized birth rate.
Break in time series: The population numbers prior to 2011 are taken from the Update of the
Population based on earlier censuses (Former Federal Republic of Germany 1987, German Democratic
Republic 1990). Starting from 2011 the population numbers are based on the Federal Census 2011
(census data as of 27 November 2015). Therefore, for the years from 2011 onwards differences to
previous publications of population related numbers are possible.
1, Reihe 1.1.
http://www.destatis.de or http://www.gbe-bund.de
Coverage: The total fertility rate indicates how many children a woman would have during her life,
if her reproductive behaviour would be like that of all women between 15 and 49 years in each
considered year.
Estimation method: The total fertility rate is calculated as summarized birth rate. For this purpose
all births are sorted by the age of the mothers. Then, for each age the proportion of women of that
age, who have had a baby this year, is calculated. The result is age-specific birth rates for the
age of 15 years, 16 years etc. up to 49 years. These average values of the different ages are added.
The result is the summarized birth rate.
Break in time series: The population numbers prior to 2011 are taken from the Update of the
Population based on earlier censuses (Former Federal Republic of Germany 1987, German Democratic
Republic 1990). Starting from 2011 the population numbers are based on the Federal Census 2011
(census data as of 27 November 2015). Therefore, for the years from 2011 onwards differences to
previous publications of population related numbers are possible.
Iceland
Source: Statistics Iceland.
Ireland
Source: Central Statistics Office. Figures for the last year are by year of registration and are
provisional.
provisional.
Israel
Source: Statistical Abstract of Israel, Central Bureau of Statistics.
Italy
Source: ISTAT.
Lithuania
Source: Central Statistical Office (CSO).
November 2013: Total fertility rate figures for 2001-2011 have been recalculated using the new
number of live births and population.
November 2013: Total fertility rate figures for 2001-2011 have been recalculated using the new
number of live births and population.
Luxembourg
Source: Publication by Statec.
Malta
Since the National Obstetric System (NOIS) is supported by the National Statistics Act 2000, TFR is
calculated using resident population (Maltese and foreign).
calculated using resident population (Maltese and foreign).
Montenegro
Source: Statistical Office of Montenegro.
Netherlands
Source of data: Statistics Netherlands, Vital statistics system.
North Macedonia
Source: State Statistical Office (SSO)
Poland
Source of data: Central Statistical Office.
Portugal
Source of data: National Statistical Institute Coverage: National
Republic of Moldova
Source of data: The total fertility rate is calculated by the NBS. Data are available at:
www.statistica.md.
Coverage: Since 1997, the information is presented without the data for Transnistria and Bender
municipality.
www.statistica.md.
Coverage: Since 1997, the information is presented without the data for Transnistria and Bender
municipality.
Serbia
Source of data: National Statistical Office.
Coverage: from 1998 onwards data do not cover Kosovo and Metohija Province that is under the interim
civilian and military administration of the UN.
Coverage: from 1998 onwards data do not cover Kosovo and Metohija Province that is under the interim
civilian and military administration of the UN.
Slovakia
Source: Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic
Slovenia
Source of data: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia.
Spain
Source: National Statistics Institute, extracted from ?Demographic Phenomena. Birth Statistics?
http://www.ine.es/jaxi/menu.do?type=pcaxis&path=/t20/p318/&file=inebase&L=1
These data series have been reviewed once final population figures are available for the 2002-2011
period, provided by the 2001-2011 Intercensal Population Estimates.
http://www.ine.es/jaxi/menu.do?type=pcaxis&path=/t20/p318/&file=inebase&L=1
These data series have been reviewed once final population figures are available for the 2002-2011
period, provided by the 2001-2011 Intercensal Population Estimates.
Sweden
Source of data: Statistics Sweden, total fertility rate
www.scb.se (Online Statistical Database; table: PR0101_2015M12_DI_06-07_EN, table: BE0701AA)
1751-2012:
http://www.scb.se/sv_/Hitta-statistik/Statistik-efter-amne/Befolkning/Befolkningens-sammansattning/B
efolkningsstatistik/25788/25795/
2013-2014:
http://www.statistikdatabasen.scb.se/pxweb/sv/ssd/START__BE__BE0701/FruktsamhetSumNy/table/tableView
Layout1/?rxid=2a165fc6-0859-4a73-b696-2db1f4bd45e0
www.scb.se (Online Statistical Database; table: PR0101_2015M12_DI_06-07_EN, table: BE0701AA)
1751-2012:
http://www.scb.se/sv_/Hitta-statistik/Statistik-efter-amne/Befolkning/Befolkningens-sammansattning/B
efolkningsstatistik/25788/25795/
2013-2014:
http://www.statistikdatabasen.scb.se/pxweb/sv/ssd/START__BE__BE0701/FruktsamhetSumNy/table/tableView
Layout1/?rxid=2a165fc6-0859-4a73-b696-2db1f4bd45e0
Switzerland
Source of data: FSO Federal Statistical Office, ESPOP/STATPOP, BEVNAT
http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/fr/index/infothek/erhebungen__quellen/blank/blank/espop/01.html
http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/infothek/erhebungen__quellen/blank/blank/statpop/01.html
http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/fr/index/infothek/erhebungen__quellen/blank/blank/bevnat/01.html
Break in time series: In 2010, the synthesis statistic for calculation of the population of
residence (ESPOP) has been replaced by a statistic based on registers (STATPOP). From 2010: New
definition of the permanent resident population, which also includes asylum seekers with a total
length of stay of at least 12 months.
http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/fr/index/infothek/erhebungen__quellen/blank/blank/espop/01.html
http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/en/index/infothek/erhebungen__quellen/blank/blank/statpop/01.html
http://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/portal/fr/index/infothek/erhebungen__quellen/blank/blank/bevnat/01.html
Break in time series: In 2010, the synthesis statistic for calculation of the population of
residence (ESPOP) has been replaced by a statistic based on registers (STATPOP). From 2010: New
definition of the permanent resident population, which also includes asylum seekers with a total
length of stay of at least 12 months.
Türkiye
Source of data: TURKSTAT
Method: In 2001, online application of Central Population Management System (MERNIS) has been
launched and with this application birth statistics have been collecting from this database. Since
MERNIS has a dynamic structure some of birth statistics are being updated regularly. Also before
2009, birth statistics were given by birthplace but after 2009 (incl. 2009) birth statistics have
started to be gathered by mother?s residence place.
Method: In 2001, online application of Central Population Management System (MERNIS) has been
launched and with this application birth statistics have been collecting from this database. Since
MERNIS has a dynamic structure some of birth statistics are being updated regularly. Also before
2009, birth statistics were given by birthplace but after 2009 (incl. 2009) birth statistics have
started to be gathered by mother?s residence place.
Ukraine
Source: State Statistic Department
United Kingdom
Coverage: From 1991 figures exclude births in Northern Ireland to non-residents of Northern Ireland.
2005 onwards ? Data not available
2005 onwards ? Data not available