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Facilities are compiled per October 1st annually from the Danish Sports Facility Database. The database is a co-operation between the Danish Institute for Sports Studies and the Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities. The number of sports associations and members are reported annually by DIF, which collects data about sports associations and members from administrative sources.
Data processing in Statistics Denmark includes coding of data, tabulation and control of detailed register extracts to the level of publication.
Source data
Data for statistics on sports facilities are collected from the Sports Analysis Institute and the constructions funds facility database. The facility database is updated continuously, and there may be discrepancies between the statistics and the facility database inventory. Extracts from the database are taken annually on 1 October. Membership figures are based on extracts from the Central Association Register, which are reported annually. Data reporter to the register from the sports associations.
Frequency of data collection
Yearly.
Data collection
Data for these statistics are collected directly from administrative sources. The Statistic about members and associations is based on extracts from the Central Association Register. Data is reported to the register from the sports associations. Facilities are based on the Sports Analysis Institute and the constructions funds facility database. Data in the database are registered and revised on an ongoing basis by reports from municipalities, sports associations, etc.
Data validation
Data is validated by comparing with membership and/or facilities for previous years. In case of larger fluctuations in the number of members or facilities, the relevant organization is contacted.
Data compilation
Data is collected from administrative registers. This data is aggregated and calculated for the entire country. Finally, data is validated and tabled to the published StatBank tables.
Adjustment
Not relevant for these statistics.