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National Statistics Country Classification
Product
This classification will form the harmonised framework to be used in the collection, processing, and outputs of future statistical data on countries in both social and economic statistical collections.
Country is a key variable for determining a range of social and economic statistics. It is used to provide information on country of birth, country of residence, destination or origin, country of ownership, trade and balance of payments data.
The benefits of adopting the NS Country Classification 2006 for the collection, processing and output of country data include:
- Reflecting the needs and requirements of current data users and producers;
- Increasing international comparability, with both international organisations and other national statistical institutes;...
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