The use of administrative data in population estimates
Date published:
Statistics:
Census 2021,
Census 2021 background,
Reports and publications
A research paper on the creation of an Administrative Data Population Estimate (ADPE).
Purpose
This paper explores how administrative data can be used to estimate the population of Northern Ireland, offering an alternative or supplement to traditional census methods. It introduces a prototype Administrative Data Population Estimate (ADPE) and compares it with existing census and mid-year estimates.
Supporting documents
This paper was published on 27 October 2014 alongside The Future Provision of Census of Population Information for Northern Ireland. It outlines indicative proposals for the 2021 Census.
Several supporting research papers were also released to inform the development of Census 2021, including:
- Online data collection in the census – exploring digital response methods
- Data matching using Northern Ireland administrative data – demonstrating techniques for linking administrative datasets