Technical notes on the statistical tables

These Technical Notes are designed to provide the reader with relevant information for using the statistical tables. Information pertaining to the Yearbook in general is presented in the sections dealing with geographical aspects, population and vital statistics. In addition, preceding each table are notes describing the variables, remarks on the reliability and limitation of the data, countries covered, and information on the presentation of earlier data. When appropriate, details on computation of rates, ratios or percentages are presented.

Related Subject(s): Population and Demography