Definition: Statistical register

Category: Memobust Glossary

Definition 1: Continuously updated set of objects for a given population containing information on identification, accessibility of population units and other attributes, supporting the surveying process of the population. The register contains the current and historical statuses of the population and the causes, effects and sources of alterations in the population. Register data of population units are stored in a structured database.

Definition 2: Regularly updated list of units and their characteristics to be used for statistical purposes. https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/cros/content/memobust-glossary-pdf-file_en