Statistics Denmark

The first population census in Denmark was conducted in 1769. Statistics Denmark was founded in January 1850, following the introduction of democracy to Denmark, under the name "Statistical Bureau." The Act also provides grants Statistics Denmark with access to the basic data necessary for it to produce its statistics. Under the Act, public authorities are required to supply the information they possess when it is requested by Statistics Denmark. The private sector is also obligated to provide certain information. Since 1970, censuses have been exclusively based on administrative registers, with private citizens only participating in surveys on a voluntary basis only. In line with these principles, Statistics Denmark has focused to develop a data collection system primary relent on the administrative registers of other public offices. Other collection methods are employed when necessary but are considered as supplementary. ==Role of Statistics Denmark==

The production of statistics in Denmark is highly centralized, with Statistics Denmark as at its center. ==International Cooperation==

Statistics Denmark actively participates in international statistical activities, including its involvement in the joint European statistical program. As a member of the EU, Denmark participates in a binding agreement regarding the compilation, preparation, and dissemination of statistics. While the requirements for statistical output align, to some extent, with Denmark's national needs, significant resources are devoted to fulfilling of Danish obligations. Statistics Denmark is also actively engaged in international organizations such as the United Nations Statistical Commission, the Conference of European Statisticians (CES), the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the International Monetary Fund, and the International Labour Organization. ==Consulting abroad==

Statistics Denmark has an International Consulting division that offers assistance to sister agencies in various countries outside the EU. This division aims to help these organizations improve their capacity to produce reliable, useful, and accessible national statistics. == References ==