Explanatory Notes on Main Statistical Indicators

Total Population, that is, at a certain point of time(end-year or mid-year),those pertaining to the size, geographical distribution and demographic characteristics of the population. Data for countries or areas include population census figures, estimates based on results of sample surveys(in the absence of a census), postcensal or intercensal estimates and those derived from continuous population registers.

Crude Birth Rate refers to the ratio of the number of births to the mid-year population during a certain period of time(usually a year)which is often expressed in ‰.

Crude Death Rate refers to the ratio of the number of deaths to the mid-year population during a certain period of time(usually a year)which is often expressed in ‰.

Total Fertility Rate is the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.

Marriage Rate are the number of legal(recognized)marriages performed and registered per 1000 mid-year population which is often expressed in ‰.

Divorce Rate are the number of legal(recognized)divorce performed and registered per 1000 mid-year population which is often expressed in ‰.

Life Expectancy at Birth Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.