Civil registry and vital statistics
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About
Civil registration and vital statistics refer to the systematic collection and recording of data on vital events such as:
- Birth
- Death
- Marriage
- Divorce
that occur within a country, along with the issuance of certificates/legal documents to confirm the occurrence of these events. The goal of civil registry and vital statistics is to provide a comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date record of vital events, which serves as the foundation for a range of civil, legal, and social functions.
The civil registry and vital statistics and social protection interoperability standards were endorsed by USP2030 and released on Gitbook. They are also compliant with the European Interoperability Framework (EIF) principles.
Standards Committee
The standards committee for the interoperability of civil registry and vital statistics and social protection information systems brought together experts from 17 different organizations including governments, international organizations, global initiatives, digital public goods, solution providers and individual experts.
