Proportion of countries that (a) have conducted at least one population and housing census in the last 10 years; and (b) have achieved 100 per cent birth registration and 80 per cent death registration
(a) Have Conducted At Least One Population And Housing Census In The Last 10 Years:
Singapore conducts the Census of Population once every 10 years, during the years ending with '0'. The latest was conducted in 2020.
(b) Have Achieved 100 Per Cent Birth Registration And 80 Per Cent Death Registration:
Singapore is estimated to have achieved nearly 100% local birth registration and more than 80% local death registration.
Source : Singapore Department of Statistics, Ministry of Home Affairs
Definitions
(a) Have Conducted At Least One Population And Housing Census In The Last 10 Years: The indicator tracks whether the country has conducted at least one population and housing census in the last 10 years.
(b) Have Achieved 100 Per Cent Birth Registration And 80 Per Cent Death Registration: The indicator tracks whether the country has achieved two components: (b1) nearly 100% birth registration; and (b2) more than 80% death registration.
Concepts
(a) Have Conducted At Least One Population And Housing Census In The Last 10 Years: Singapore conducts the Census of Population once every 10 years, during years ending with "0". The Census is the most comprehensive source of information providing a statistical profile of the population and households in Singapore.
(b) Have Achieved 100 Per Cent Birth Registration And 80 Per Cent Death Registration: Data are estimated based on local birth registrations and local death registrations. Singapore has a good vital registration system for the collection of vital statistics on births and deaths. Under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act 2021, all live-births and deaths occurring within Singapore and its territorial waters are required to be registered with the Registry of Births and Deaths within the stipulated period of within 42 days for birth and 24 hours for deaths.
Computational Method
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Disaggregation
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Data Source
(a) Have Conducted At Least One Population And Housing Census In The Last 10 Years: Singapore Department of Statistics (DOS)
(b) Have Achieved 100 Per Cent Birth Registration And 80 Per Cent Death Registration: Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
Data Collection
(a) Have Conducted At Least One Population And Housing Census In The Last 10 Years:
(b) Have Achieved 100 Per Cent Birth Registration And 80 Per Cent Death Registration: Via estimation.
Time Period
(a) Have Conducted At Least One Population And Housing Census In The Last 10 Years: 1960 onwards
(b) Have Achieved 100 Per Cent Birth Registration And 80 Per Cent Death Registration: 2016 onwards
Frequency
Annual