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Documentation of statistics: Family benefits and child supplements

Contact info, Labour Market, Social Statistics , Morten Steenbjerg Kristensen , +45 20 40 38 73 , MRT@dst.dk , Get documentation of statistics as pdf, Family benefits and child supplements 2024 , Previous versions, Family benefits and child supplements 2023, Family benefits and child supplements 2022, Family benefits and child supplements 2021, Family benefits and child supplements 2020, Family benefits and child supplements 2019, Family benefits and child supplements 2018, Family benefits and child supplements 2017, Family benefits and child supplements 2016, Family benefits and child supplements 2015, Family benefits and child supplements 2014, Family benefits and child supplements 2013, The purpose of the statistics about family benefits and child supplements is to illustrate the number of recipients of family benefits and child supplements plus the payments and the number of children they receive payments for. The statistics of family benefits has been published from the tax year 1957/58, but the current format dates back to 2017., Statistical presentation, The statistics describe the number of people receiving child and youth benefit and child supplements and the benefit amount. Since 2017, the statistics are based on the paid amounts each quarter as opposed for the granted amount for a set period. The statistics are published in the Statbank. The statistics are aggregated i regards to benefit type and geographical area., Read more about statistical presentation, Statistical processing, The statistics is collected directly from the IT systems paying out the family benefits and child supplements at ATP via NetCompany. Data is validated by checking for duplicate amongst others. Data are aggregated by benefit or allowance type and geographical area., Read more about statistical processing, Relevance, Users: Ministries, agencies, the Law Model, Local Government Denmark, municipalities and researchers. The statistics is used internally in Statistics Denmark. The statistics is not presented at any committees for users., Read more about relevance, Accuracy and reliability, The statistics are based on a register that covers all recipients of family benefits and child supplements, as well as the children the benefits are provided for. The data also includes correction due to errors in previous payments., Read more about accuracy and reliability, Timeliness and punctuality, Normally the statistics is published 4 months after the end of the 4th quarter. , Read more about timeliness and punctuality, Comparability, In it's current form data is fully comparable from 2017 Q1. Prior to 2017 adjustments made to payouts due to errors in preceding quarters was not included in the data., Read more about comparability, Accessibility and clarity, The statistics is published in the StatBank under the subject , Family benefits and child supplements, . For further information, go to the , subject page, ., Read more about accessibility and clarity

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/dokumentation/documentationofstatistics/family-benefits-and-child-supplements

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Documentation of statistics: Innovation in the private sector

Contact info, Science, Technology and Culture, Business Statistics , David Boysen Jensen , +45 61 50 73 82 , DBY@dst.dk , Get documentation of statistics as pdf, Innovation in the private sector 2024 , Previous versions, Innovation in the private sector 2022, Innovation in the private sector 2020, Innovation in the private sector 2018, Innovation in the private sector 2016, Innovation in the private sector 2015, Innovation Statistics 2014, Innovation Statistics 2013, Innovation Statistics 2012, The purpose of the innovation survey is to examine the scope, the nature and the effect of innovation in the business sector including the innovation activities. Data will be collected enabling comparisons over time. The survey is conducted in accordance with the EU and OECD guidelines for innovation statistics described in the Oslo Manual. Danish data are thereby comparable with data from other EU countries. From the reference year 2007 statistics are compiled on a yearly basis, but only directly comparable from 2020 forward., Statistical presentation, Innovation in the enterprise sector is a yearly statistics on resources used for R&D and share of innovative enterprises. The statistics is distributed by sector, size class and region., Read more about statistical presentation, Statistical processing, Data for this statistics are collected via questionnaires for app. 3,500 respondents among a population of app. 22,000 enterprises. The material is validated already during the response from the enterprise, and afterwards followed by computer-aided validation and manual validation. Imputations and calibrated weighting is also a part of the treatment of data., Read more about statistical processing, Relevance, The statistics is used by ministries, business organizations, researchers, the media, private enterprises and students. It is used for research, publications from ministries and for international comparison. Indicators based on the statistics are included in the EU European Innovation Scoreboard, which is part of the Europe2020 strategy. , Read more about relevance, Accuracy and reliability, Errors in the data reports and problems for companies with determining exact amounts that are used on innovation, and when it is innovation and innovation activities., Coefficient of variation (CV) for 2024: - Innovation expenditure, other innovation expenditure: 2%, Read more about accuracy and reliability, Timeliness and punctuality, Normally the statistics is published less than a year after the end of the reference period. The statistics for 2024 is published 11 months after the end of the reference period., Read more about timeliness and punctuality, Comparability, The statistics is comparable from 2007 and onwards. Data is delivered to Eurostat, the statistical office of the EU, and to OECD, who are both publishing aggregated data in their databases., The statistics is compiled according to an EU-regulation, describing in details which variables to deliver and for which size classes, types of activities etc. The Danish statistics is therefore comparable with the similar statistics of other EU-countries, provided that they follow the regulation., The statistics is to a certain degree comparable with the statistics on innovation in the public sector., Read more about comparability, Accessibility and clarity, The statistics is published yearly in a Danish press release, at the same time as the tables are updated in the StatBank. In the StatBank, these statistics can be found under the subject , Innovation, . For further information, go to the , subject page, . , Read more about accessibility and clarity

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/dokumentation/documentationofstatistics/innovation-in-the-private-sector

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An overview of the Danish economy

Combining the selection of indicators presented below provides a general view of the state of the Danish economy. What is the growth rate of the economy and how is it going with government finances and inflation? What is the situation of the labour market and the housing market? What expectations do economic operators have for the future and what is the outlook for the green targets? Dive into the numbers by clicking the graphs., Danish economy here and now, Consumer expectations, i,   , -17.3, Dec/25, Information, ×, Consumer expectations of the economic situation of not only themselves but also Denmark as a whole, now and in one year , Consumer price index, i,   , 2.1, % Nov/25, Information, ×, Percentage change in the consumer price index total against the same month the preceding year , Core inflation, i,   , 2.3, % Nov/25, Information, ×, Percentage change in the consumer price index excl. energy and unprocessed foodstuff against the same month the preceding year , Retail trade index, i,   , 100.9, Nov/25, Information, ×, Index, 2021=100, quantity indicies seasonally adjusted , Business sentiment indicator, i,   , 101.9, Dec/25, Information, ×, Index=100 calculated as the average for the period 1998 - 2024 , Industrial production index, i,   , 135.8, Oct/25, Information, ×, Index, 2021=100, seasonally adjusted , Bankruptcies, i,   , 199, Nov/25, Information, ×, Bankruptcies in active companies, seasonally adjusted , Persons in employment, i,   , 3,072,023, Oct/25, Information, ×, Total number of employees in the business sector, seasonally adjusted , Unemployed, i,   , 89,835, Nov/25, Information, ×, Most recent number of unemployed persons from either the unemployment indicator or the gross unemployment. Seasonally adjusted, full-time persons , Other indicators, Economic growth (GDP), i,   , 2.2, % Q3/25, Information, ×, Real growth in per cent against the preceding period, seasonally adjusted , Production index of the service sector, i,   , 114.0, Oct/25, Information, ×, The change in the production index for service industries compared to the previous month. , Government surplus/deficit (% of GDP), i,   , 4.5, % 2024, Information, ×, Government EMU surplus or deficit as per cent of GDP , Government debt (% of GDP), i,   , 30.5, % 2024, Information, ×, Government EMU debt as per cent of GDP , Exports, i,   , 178,280, mio. kr. Oct/25, Information, ×, Current account revenue in million DKK from goods and services, seasonally adjusted , Balance of payments surplus, i,   , 32,908, mio. kr. Oct/25, Information, ×, Current account net revenue in million DKK, seasonally adjusted , Price development of single-family houses, i,   , 4.6, % Q2/25, Information, ×, Percentage change in the price index against the same quarter the preceding year, seasonally adjusted , Share index, i,   , 1,261, Nov/25, Information, ×, Index 1995=100 for shares in total on OMXC , Development in single-family house sales, i,   , 9.8, % Q2/25, Information, ×, Percentage change in number of sales against the same quarter the preceding year, seasonally adjusted , Price development of owner-occupied flats in Copenhagen, i,   , 14.6, % Q2/25, Information, ×, Percentage change in the price index against the same quarter the preceding year for owner-occupied flats in the city of Copenhagen, seasonally adjusted , Interest rates, i,   , 2.70, % Nov/25, Information, ×, Average bond yield for all listed bond series (government and mortgage bonds, etc.) , Greenhouse gas emissions, i,   , 38,785, 1.000 ton 2023, Information, ×, The emission of greenhouse gases stated in 1000 tonnes from Danish territory, incl. LULUCF and excl. CO2 from biomass , Share of renewable energy, i,   , 48.4, % 2024, Information, ×, Renewable energy share in per cent of total final energy consumption ,  

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/temaer/overblik-dansk-oekonomi

Documentation of statistics: Mining and Quarrying

Contact info, Food Industries, Business Statistics , Morten Skovrider Kollerup , +45 24 52 61 68 , MSL@dst.dk , Get documentation of statistics as pdf, Mining and Quarrying 2024 , Previous versions, Mining and Quarrying 2023, Mining and Quarrying 2022, Mining and Quarrying 2020, Mining and Quarrying 2019, Mining and Quarrying 2018, Mining and Quarrying 2017, Mining and Quarrying 2016, Mining and Quarrying 2014, Mining and Quarrying 2013, The mining and quarrying statistics show the amount and type of mining and quarrying in Denmark. The statistics have been made since 1973 but is only comparable since 2006., Statistical presentation, The mining and quarrying statistics are a yearly measurement of extracted raw material types from land and from the sea floor stated in Cubic meters. The statistics are grouped by raw material types, by administrative regions and municipalities., Read more about statistical presentation, Statistical processing, Data are annually collected from all extractors on land. The reported data are controlled for errors by comparing changes over time in the municipalities and for the totals for each resource category. Figures for raw materials extracted from the sea are controlled for errors in the same way., Read more about statistical processing, Relevance, There is great interest for the published figures on raw materials among the Regions, which use the statistics to make extraction plans. The statistics are also requested by municipalities, industry organizations, other public and private institutions, researchers, companies and the news media. The statistics are used in the compilation of the environmental-economic accounts in the national accounts., Read more about relevance, Accuracy and reliability, These statistics are based on a full census with complete coverage, as all extractors of raw materials are required to report. The data form the basis for taxation and are verified by the authorities, who already have a good overview of the quantities extracted., Read more about accuracy and reliability, Timeliness and punctuality, These statistics are published about 6 months after the end of the reference period. Publications are generally released on time, as stated in the release calendar. , Read more about timeliness and punctuality, Comparability, The statistics are comparable at municipal level back to 1980. The data collected and the level of detail have remained unchanged throughout the period. Data quality and reliability are expected to be higher after 1 January 1990, when a raw material tax was introduced, resulting in increased control of the reporting by the authorities. As of 2007, data are compiled according to the new municipal and regional structure, and reliability is considered slightly lower than before 2007 due to problems with implementation of the new municipality-reform in 2007., Read more about comparability, Accessibility and clarity, These statistics are published yearly in a Danish press release, at the same time as the tables are updated in the StatBank. In the StatBank, these statistics can be found under the subject , Mining and quarrying, . For further information, go to the , subject page, ., Read more about accessibility and clarity

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/dokumentation/documentationofstatistics/mining-and-quarrying

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Documentation of statistics: ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals

Contact info, Science, Technology and Culture, Business Statistics , Anne Vibeke Jacobsen , +45 20 14 84 28 , AVJ@dst.dk , Get documentation of statistics as pdf, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2025 , Previous versions, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2024, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2023, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2022, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2021, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2020, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2019, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2018, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2017, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2016, ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals 2014, The purpose of the statistics ICT Usage in Households and by Individuals is to analyse the access to and use of the Internet, and to follow the development. Survey questions have been deleted and added from time to time, in order to reflect new aspects and developments. The survey is based on international cooperation, a common Eurostat questionnaire and methodological guidelines. The statistics have been compiled since 2001 and in the present form it is comparable from 2008 onwards., Statistical presentation, This survey is based on a European model questionnaire coordinated by Eurostat. The survey covers among other subjects; access to and use of the Internet and computers at home and at work, type of internet connection used, type of device used for internet access e-commerce etc. Results are calculated both for the population as a hole and for subgroups divided by sex, age, occupation, type of family etc. A number of questions concerning access are directed at households instead of the individual., Read more about statistical presentation, Statistical processing, The results of the survey are grossed-up to ensure their representativeness. After collecting the data, the sample is grouped by a number of background variables, such as age and gender. Each answer gets a 'weight' that correct possible biases. The calculations are done by a regression estimator., Read more about statistical processing, Relevance, The statistics are used by the general population, the authorities, interest organizations, journalists etc. as a basis for political initiatives, analyses, articles, forecasts, exam projects, etc., Read more about relevance, Accuracy and reliability, The survey is based upon simple random selection samples, and the results are therefore subject to statistical uncertainty. For the entire populations access to Internet the uncertainty is limited, since the degree of coverage is high. Uncertainty reflects variations in the collected data in comparison to the size of the sample. If all persons/families were identical with respect to access to and use of the Internet, then a sample size of 1 would in principle be adequate. , Read more about accuracy and reliability, Timeliness and punctuality, The survey is published annually and the results are usually published without delay in relation to the scheduled date., Read more about timeliness and punctuality, Comparability, The survey is harmonized with the EU model questionnaire, which is used in most member states., Read more about comparability, Accessibility and clarity, These statistics are published yearly in a Danish press release, at the same time as the tables are updated in the StatBank. In the StatBank, these statistics can be found under the subject , Digital behaviour, . For further information, go to the , subject page, . , Read more about accessibility and clarity

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/dokumentation/documentationofstatistics/ict-usage-in-households-and-by-individuals

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Documentation of statistics: Survey on Living Conditions (SILC)

Contact info, Labour Market, Social Statistics , Martin Faris Sawaed Nielsen , +45 23 69 90 67 , MFS@dst.dk , Get documentation of statistics as pdf, Survey on Living Conditions (SILC) 2025 , Previous versions, Survey on Living Conditions (SILC) 2024, Survey on Living Conditions (SILC) 2023, Survey on Living Conditions (SILC) 2022, Survey on Living Conditions 2021, Survey on Living Conditions 2020, Survey on Living Conditions 2019, Welfare Indicators 2018, Welfare Indicators 2017, Welfare Indicators 2016, Welfare Indicators 2015, Welfare Indicators 2014, Welfare Indicators 2013, In Denmark EU-SILC (Statistics on income and living conditions) is a combination of survey and register data. The purpose of EU-SILC is to provide a statistics on income, living conditions and risk of social exclusion. Statistics Denmark only disseminate a small part of EU-SILC. Dissemination is by Eurostat primarily., The survey is conducted in all EU member states once a year following the same guidelines. In Denmark the survey has been conducted since 2004., Statistical presentation, SILC consists of data on the composition of the households and their living conditions including questions on how easy it is for the household to make ends meet and the financial burden of the housing costs. Further information is collected on health and position on the labour market etc. These interview questions are then supplemented by a lot of register based information, mainly on incomes, demographics, housing and education. , Read more about statistical presentation, Statistical processing, The subjective data from the interviews are combined with the register based data using the Central personal Register. To adjust for non-response bias, weights are computed and assigned to respondents. This ensures that the survey population match the Danish population on demographics and income levels. , Read more about statistical processing, Relevance, SILC is primarily used by Eurostat and the European Commission. Users of the statistics published in Denmark are mainly the press., Read more about relevance, Accuracy and reliability, Data are based on a survey; hence there is some statistical uncertainty; especially on subgroups. In addition to sampling errors there might be a slight risk of bias. A calibration of the survey is carried out in order to limit any bias and make sure that the sample reflects the population on factors such as demographics and incomes. For the published variables the effect and risk of bias is assumed to be negligible due to the strong correlation with incomes., Read more about accuracy and reliability, Timeliness and punctuality, The data are usually published in December or January following the interview period. There is a risk of delays, due to the many different data sources used to compile SILC - which may not be available in due time., Read more about timeliness and punctuality, Comparability, The published indicators are assumed comparable over time and between countries participating in the EU-SILC., Read more about comparability, Accessibility and clarity, Some main figures are published in Nyt fra Danmarks Statistik and in the statbank. Eurostat publish many figures in the , Eurostat database, ., Read more about accessibility and clarity

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/dokumentation/documentationofstatistics/survey-on-living-conditions--silc-

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Documentation of statistics: Cinemas and Films

Contact info, Science, Technology and Culture, Business Statistics , Cecilie Bryld Fjællegaard , +45 51 27 86 09 , CBF@dst.dk , Get documentation of statistics as pdf, Cinemas and Films 2024 , Previous versions, Cinemas and Films 2023, Cinemas and Films 2022, Cinemas and Films 2021, Cinemas and Films 2020, Cinemas and Films 2019, Cinemas and Films 2018, Cinemas and Films 2017, Cinemas and Films 2016, Cinemas and Films 2015, Cinemas and Films 2014, Cinemas and Films 2012, The purpose of the statistics is to describe the Danish structure of cinemas, the number of films to shown an audience and the number of tickets sold (paid admissions) to these shows. In their present form the statistics have been compiled since 1980., Statistical presentation, For cinemas the statistics shows the number of cinemas, number of cinema screens, seats, films shown, tickets sold and admission takings. For films the statistics shows the nationality, release year, number of films shown in selected geographical areas, tickets and admission takings (box office) for both the reference period (calendar year) and for the period since 1976. Furthermore the statistics shows the pattern of admission takings over time for films according to their respective release dates., Read more about statistical presentation, Statistical processing, All free free tickets are removed. Data is collected and published annually. Number of sold tickets and number of films is summarized to relevant groupings., Read more about statistical processing, Relevance, Users are The Danish Film Institute, the media and various interest groups. There have been no study of user satisfaction. The statistic is used for analysis on the topic. , Read more about relevance, Accuracy and reliability, From 2016 the cinema and film statistics includes all the cinemas, which reports to Filmweb, which is estimated to comprise over 99 per cent. of all admissions in cinemas., Read more about accuracy and reliability, Timeliness and punctuality, This statistics is published around 4 months after the end of the year of reference. Publication time is usually precise. , Read more about timeliness and punctuality, Comparability, The study is in its present form has been prepared since 1984. For many key numbers, it is possible to compare with figures dating from 1976. After a revision of the statistics in 2014 it is not possible to compare the statistics of showing weeks. Number of tickets divided by population was cancelled in 2016., The organisation , Media Salles, publishes number of moviegoers for a number of european countries., Read more about comparability, Accessibility and clarity, These statistics are published yearly in a Danish press release, at the same time as the tables are updated in the StatBank. In the StatBank, these statistics can be found under the subject , Cinemas and films, . For further information, go to the , subject page, ., Read more about accessibility and clarity

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/dokumentation/documentationofstatistics/cinemas-and-films

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Documentation of statistics: Book Production

Contact info, Science, Technology and Culture , Trine Jensen , +45 20 13 88 17 , TSN@dst.dk , Get documentation of statistics as pdf, Book Production 2023 , Previous versions, Book Production 2022, Book Production 2021, Book Production 2020, Book Production 2018, Book Production 2017, Book Production 2016, Book Production 2015, Book Production 2014, The purpose of the statistics is to shed light on the development of book publishing in Denmark. The statistics show the development in respectively the number of books published (the number of unique publications) and book titles. For example, it is possible to follow the trend in the number of first editions of fiction e-books or new editions of commercial, physical books in the field of professional literature. The statistics contain information for 2007 and onwards., Statistical presentation, The book production statistics are an annual inventory of the number of books and book titles published. A book here is a commercial publication, written material published by public institutions or a scientific report. All figures for the past six years are preliminary and revised annually., Read more about statistical presentation, Statistical processing, The statistics are based on the national bibliographic record in the Danish Book List. The Danish Library Center delivers data to the statistics via a system-to-system solution. Data is checked for large fluctuations compared to the previous year before the preparation of tables for the statistics bank., Read more about statistical processing, Relevance, The key users are players in the book industry, the The Agency for Culture and Palaces and others interested. The statistics are used for analysis and planning in the field of literature. There is ongoing contact with The Agency for Culture and Palaces, where the quality of the statistics and user needs are assessed., Read more about relevance, Accuracy and reliability, The source of the statistics is the Danish Book List, which receives books and other material from the publishers as a result of the Danish Duty Delivery Act and therefore covers the vast majority of publications in Denmark., The figures for the past six years are preliminary. This is due to post registrations of published books. The re-adjustment of the counting year can be considerable the following year., Read more about accuracy and reliability, Timeliness and punctuality, The figures for the past six years are preliminary. The statistics are published at the beginning of October. The statistics are usually published without delay compared to the announced time., Read more about timeliness and punctuality, Comparability, The statistics are not directly comparable with previous publications on book production statistics from the Danish Library Center. There are no international guidelines for compiling book production statistics., Read more about comparability, Accessibility and clarity, These statistics are published in the StatBank under , Literature, ., Read more about accessibility and clarity

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/dokumentation/documentationofstatistics/book-production

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Documentation of statistics: Felling of Wood in the Danish Forests

Contact info, Food Industries, Business Statistics , Karsten Kjeld Larsen , +45 21 29 55 76 , KKL@dst.dk , Get documentation of statistics as pdf, Felling of Wood in the Danish Forests 2024 , Previous versions, Felling of Wood in the Danish Forests 2023, Felling of Wood in the Danish Forests 2022, Felling of Wood in the Danish Forests 2021, Felling of Wood in the Danish Forests 2020, Felling of Wood in the Danish Forests 2019, Felling of Wood in the Danish Forests 2018, Felling of Wood in the Danish Forests 2017, Felling of Wood in the Danish Forests 2016, These statistics cover the production of wood in Danish forests and plantations. The figures are used for the calculation of the gross value added for forestry. Statistics on felling of wood in Danish forests and plantations can be traced back to 1950., Statistical presentation, The statistics are a yearly enumeration of tree felling. The tree felling is divided into tree for energy, firewood and different kinds of timber. Timber can for instance be used for production of paper and furniture. The figures are distributed geographically by regions and provinces., Read more about statistical presentation, Statistical processing, The base of the statistics is a sample survey with questionnaires. The sample is representative for regions and size groups.., The questionnaires are completed online. Before publication the answers are validated where each single questionnaire is subject to a control for reliability. , Read more about statistical processing, Relevance, There is no survey on user satisfaction but the main impression is a high degree of satisfaction, however many users would like to have figures for area with forestry by municipalities. , Read more about relevance, Accuracy and reliability, Due to a small sample of only 10 percent of the forests the sample error is higher than for similar agricultural surveys, also because a relatively big part of the felling is among small forests with a low coverage in the sample., The sample error of felling of trees s about 2 per cent., Read more about accuracy and reliability, Timeliness and punctuality, The statistics are published in December the year after the reference year, for 2024 December 15 2025., Read more about timeliness and punctuality, Comparability, The survey has always had the same standard and the same target population. Prior to the 2012 survey Statistics Denmark conducted a project aiming at improving the register of forestry farms. At the same time the extrapolation was for the first time made dependent on the total area with forestry. It means that the total felling in 2012 estimated to 3.1 million m3 should be seen as reliable whereas the results recent years before 2012 most likely are underestimated by about 500.000 m3., Read more about comparability, Accessibility and clarity, These statistics are published yearly in a Danish press release and in the StatBank under , Forestry, ., Read more about accessibility and clarity

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/dokumentation/documentationofstatistics/felling-of-wood-in-the-danish-forests

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Documentation of statistics: Stock account for fish and shellfish

Contact info, National Accounts, Climate and Environment, Economic Statistics , Leif Hoffmann , +45 23 69 58 63 , LHF@dst.dk , Get documentation of statistics as pdf, Stock account for fish and shellfish 2025 , Previous versions, Stock account for fish and shellfish 2024, Stock account for fish and shellfish 2023, Stock account for fish and shellfish 2022, Stock account for fish and shellfish 2021, Stock account for fish and shellfish 2020, Stock account for fish and shellfish 2015, The stock account for fish and shellfish shows the development in the natural aquatic resources and in aquaculture. The accounts document the development in stocks, growth in stocks, catch/harvest of fish and shellfish for consumption and export of living fish as well as reduction in stocks., Statistical presentation, The stock account for fish and shellfish consist of a physical account for natural aquatic resources, as well as a physical and monetary account for aquaculture. These statistics act as a module in the Environmental-Economic Accounts for Denmark., Read more about statistical presentation, Statistical processing, Statistics Denmark prepares resource accounts for fish and shellfish based on data and quotas and catches compiled by The Danish Fisheries Agency, information on fish stocks developed by International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), information on aquaculture compiled by The Danish Fisheries Agency., Read more about statistical processing, Relevance, Stock accounts for fish and shellfish are relevant for national authorities, scientific researchers, organizations, enterprises, the educational sector and anyone with an interest for aquatic resources. . The UN and similar organizations focus on environmental-economic accounts within the statistical framework called System of Environmental-Economical Accounting (SEEA). , Read more about relevance, Accuracy and reliability, The resource account for natural aquatic resources cover approximately 90 pct. of the Danish stock calculated based on the catch in 2021. The missing coverage can be explained by insufficient information on less important species. The resource account for aquaculture is assessed to cover 100 pct. of the Danish stock ad the fish farms are obliged to report to the authorities annually., Read more about accuracy and reliability, Timeliness and punctuality, These statistics are published 12 months after the end of the reference year., Read more about timeliness and punctuality, Comparability, The methods and data sources for these statistics are unchanged throughout the period covered by published figures from 2010 and onwards. International comparison is possible with all other national resource accounts based on UN's statistical standard SEEA 2012., Read more about comparability, Accessibility and clarity, These statistics are published in the StatBank. In the StatBank, these statistics can be found under the subject , Natural resource accounts, . For further information, go to the subject page on , Environmental-Economic Accounting, . , Read more about accessibility and clarity

https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/dokumentation/documentationofstatistics/stock-account-for-fish-and-shellfish

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