What is the Statistical database?
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.
Statistical database
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 – Välj från senast uppdaterade tabeller” (only in the Swedish version of the website). ”Nya siffror” shows the latest updated tables in the Statistical database.
- via the subject areas
- or via Search the Statistical database.
The Statistical database is available free-of-charge. When making minor retrievals of less than 10000 table cells, registration is not necessary. For larger retrievals and some future supplementary services, registration is done by completing the registration form.
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.
Services in connection with the Statistical databases
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.
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
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Last Updated: 2009-02-10