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Version: 1.0.0 | Published: 8 Oct 2024 | Updated: 229 days ago

Death Registration Data - Finalised Extracts

Dataset

Documentation

Description:
These datasets include all deaths registered in England and Wales for the time periods specified. Data are supplied to ONS by the Local Registration Service, in partnership with the General Register Office (GRO). Coding for cause of death is carried out according to the World Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) and internationally agreed rules, allowing for international comparisons. Deaths registered in England and Wales to those usually resident outside of England and Wales are included. Deaths registered outside of England and Wales to those usually resident in England and Wales are excluded. This data comprises the finalised annual Death Registration data which covers the period 1993-2019. For the latest Death Registration data (2020-2021), please see "Death registration data - Provisional."

Coverage

Spatial:
United Kingdom,England; United Kingdom,Wales
Typical Age Range:
0-150
Follow Up:
Other

Provenance

Origin

Purposes:
Other
Sources:
Other
Collection Situations:
Other

Temporal

Accrual Periodicity:
Annual
Distribution Release Date:
01 July 2021
Start Date:
01 January 1993
Time Lag:
More than 6 months

Accessibility

Access

Access Service:
The Office for National Statistics Secure Research Service (SRS) gives accredited researchers secure access to de-identified, unpublished data in order to work on research projects for the public good. Most datasets are available to access through remote access to the SRS. In some instances, the data can only be accessed from an approved safe setting. For more information, visit: https://www.ons.gov.uk/aboutus/whatwedo/statistics/requestingstatistics/approvedresearcherscheme
Access Request Cost:
Available at no cost at the point of use
Delivery Lead Time:
Not applicable
Jurisdictions:
GB-GB
Data Controller:
Office for National Statistics
Data Processor:
Office for National Statistics

Usage

Data Use Limitations:
Research use only
Data Use Requirements:
  • Ethics approval required
  • Not for profit use
  • Project-specific restrictions
  • Publication required

Format and Standards

Vocabulary Encoding Schemes:
LOCAL
Languages:
en
Formats:
SPSS

Observations

Statistical Population
Population Description
Population Size
Measured Property
Observation Date
Persons
Over 530,000 observations for the year 2019.
530000
Count
01 July 2019