samfundsdata

Samfundsdata is a Danish term describing data about society, comprising statistics and records that reflect demographic, economic, social, and environmental conditions. It covers domains such as population and households, education, health, labour market, income and welfare, housing, crime, and regional development. The concept is used in public administration, research, and policy analysis to monitor conditions, describe trends, and evaluate policy effects.

Data under samfundsdata arise from a mix of administrative registers, censuses or surveys, and linked datasets maintained by government agencies. Core sources include civil registration systems, tax and social security records, health and education registries, and business registries. National statistical offices, including Statistics Denmark, together with other public authorities, coordinate collection, harmonization, and safe data integration for analysis under strict privacy rules.

Access is governed by data protection, statistical secrecy, and ethical guidelines. Researchers may work with anonymized microdata in secure environments or use aggregated statistics provided via public portals. Linking multiple sources is common for richer insights, requiring robust governance and data security.

Applications include monitoring demographic development, labour market dynamics, welfare outcomes, education and health indicators, housing conditions, and regional disparities. The data underpin policy evaluation, public planning, and evidence-based decision making, and are published in statistical reports and on open data platforms.