Summary
This data collection contains demographic statistics for the populations of 171 countries or areas throughout the world between 1966 and 1974. The data were prepared by the Statistical Office of the United Nations using as primary source a set of questionnaires sent monthly and annually to statistical services and other appropriate government offices. Data include total population by country or area for the years 1966-1974, for males and females, divided into 18 age groups. Other data include ethnic group, urban/rural code, and year, type, and reliability of source document.
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Subject Terms
Geographic Coverage
Universe
The populations of 171 countries or areas throughout the world between the years 1966 and 1974.
Data Source
(1) mailback questionnaires, (2) United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs. DEMOGRAPHIC YEARBOOK 1975, 27th ISSUE. New York: United Nations, 1976, and (3) United Nations. Department of Economic and Social Affairs. DEMOGRAPHIC YEARBOOK 1976, 28th ISSUE. New York: United Nations, 1977
census/enumeration data
survey data
Original Release Date
1984-06-28
Version Date
1992-02-16
Notes
Data in this collection are available only to users at ICPSR member institutions.

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