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International Data Base
The International Data Base (IDB) offers a variety of demographic indicators for countries and areas of the world with a population of 5,000 or more. The IDB has provided access to demographic data for over 25 years to governments, academics, other organizations, and the public. It is funded by organizations that sponsor the research of the Census Bureau"s International Programs Center for Demographic and Economic Studies. For more information and all the Release Notes see the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Population Estimates and Projections Methodology
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Population: data and base estimates
Mortality: data and base estimates
Population Estimates and Projections Incorporating AIDS
Fertility: data and base estimates
Net international migration: data and base estimates
Projecting Population and Components of Change
Mortality
Fertility
Net international migration
Estimating demographic shocks
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