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    Quality in the production of statistics

    The requirements for official statistics follows on the Act on Statistics Denmark, which provides the formal framework for official statistics in Denmark. In addition, the statistics must meet requirements developed in international cooperation. Official statistics must also satisfy quality requirements formulated in the European Statistics European Code of Practice, which includes transparency about methods and production routines.

    Quality in official statistics

    Read about the framework that ensures the quality of our statistical production.
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    Statistical legislation

    Statistics Denmark is obliged to follow a number of national and international laws and regulations.

    Quality policy

    Our quality system is based on the 15 principles of the European Statistical Code of Practice.

    Revision and error policy

    Read about our procedures and principles for handling audits and errors.

    Dissemination policy

    Our dissemination policy is based on independence, accessibility, trustworthiness, confidentiality and relevance.