The Bulletin on Population and Vital Statistics in the Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Region disseminates available data and statistics on ESCWA countries vital events (births, deaths, marriage and divorce). Data in this bulletin were compiled from national sources and a questionnaire prepared by ESCWA. The purpose of the Bulletin is to encourage countries to produce and disseminate vital statistics needed for better planning and to strengthen countries civil registration systems. It is meant to meet the needs of researchers, academics and experts in the field of population, reproductive health and development.

Table of contents

  Section I:

• Population
• Population tables

  Section II:

• Fertility and Mortality
• Fertility and Mortality tables

  Section III:

•     Marriage and Divorce
•     Marriage and Divorce tables

  Technical notes