Since January 1997, Statistics Sweden has had databases available on the Internet. The aim is to provide increased access to statistics and allow users to easily download information to their own computers.
Content and search
The Statistical database contains a large amount of official statistics that Statistics Sweden
is responsible for. Also included are official statistics from other statistical authorities.
The database contains a number of tables where selected information can be presented on the
screen, in print or transmitted to the user's computer for further processing.
The search process can be made in three ways: via the link Nya siffror (only in the Swedish version of the website),
the subject areas, or text search. The Statistical database is available free-of-charge.
When making minor retrievals of less than 1 000 table cells, registration is not necessary.
For larger retrievals and some future supplementary services, registration is done by completing
the registration form on the home page of the Statistical
database.
Large statistical files (PC-Axis) (only in the Swedish version of the website)
The database capacity is limited when it comes to large retrievals. In order to best serve users
of very large retrievals, ready-made statistics files in PC-Axis format have been created,
mainly for regionally distributed material.
PC-Axis
PC-Axis is software that handles very large statistical tables. PC-Axis can be used for processing
ready-made statistics files or PC-Axis files from the database. The program can also pass on
the statistics to other programs such as spreadsheets, etc. PC-Axis can be downloaded
free-of-charge from this website.
The documentation consists of: | |
Description of statistics. Contents and quality for all statistics included in the official statistics of Sweden. Search is done via subject area or free text. | |
A database containing information on variables and values in statistical registers. Search is done via subject area or text search. | |
Documentation of statistical registers. The aim is to give a detailed description of the creation of a statistical register from the data collection stage up to the presentation of the statistics. Search is done via subject area. |
Some subject areas have maps on the municipality level as well as on an international level, based on statistics from the database. A number of ready-made maps are available for selections of PC-Axis files, and it is also possible to make maps from your own retrievals.
Statistics Sweden's Library self-service for retrievals on paper or diskette
You are welcome to visit Statistics Sweden's library at Karlavägen 100 in
Stockholm where you can make your own retrievals from Sweden's Statistical Databases on paper or
diskette. Paper copies are SEK 2.00/page and diskettes can be purchased for SEK 10.00 each.
Tailor-made database retrievals on CD-ROM or diskette
Tailor-made retrievals can be ordered for delivery on diskette or CD-ROM. The price depends on
the production cost.
Micro databases
Micro databases are available after a harm test of de-identified (anonymised) data is done at
Statistics Sweden. More information on registers is available in Documentation of statistics
(only in the Swedish version of the website).
Courses
Courses are held regularly (in Swedish) as an aid for those who want to use the Statistical
database. For more information on contents, times and prices of courses, check the Swedish
version of the website Kurser.
Statistics across borders, Nordic regional statistics on CD-ROM 2002
Statistics offices in the Nordic countries have produced a joint CD-ROM called
Statistics across borders. The contents are from the databases of statistics offices in the various the Nordic
countries. Access is via the PC-Axis software that is provided on the CD-ROM. The disc also
includes software for presenting the statistics as thematic maps. Price SEK 1 500 excluding VAT.
Discount of 50% allowed for school systems.
For more information, please contact Statistics Sweden's Information services
Postal address: Box 24300, SE-10451 Stockholm, Sweden
Telefax: +46-8-506 948 99
Telephone: +46-8-506 948 01
E-mail:information@scb.se
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Last Updated: 2004-01-08