Demography is the study of population, especially fertility (births), mortality (death), marriage & divorce and migration. It involves the scientific study of the size, distribution and composition of spaces and how these three components vary over time.
Population data is provided at the national level to the small area that is Malaysia, state, strata (urban/rural), administrative district, mukim, Local Authority Area (LAA), Parliament and State Legislative Assembly (DUN).
Department of Statistics is responsible for compilation of statistics including statistics on causes of death. Death records were obtained from the National Registration Department. Causes of death is coded based on the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision (ICD-10).
The Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM) compiles a wide range of economic and labour statistics through conducting establishment surveys. The survey data are used by both the Government and the private sector in formulating policies and making decisions for economic development.
DOSM cannot exchange information with any other government departments, agencies including IRBM or to other persons for whatever purpose. All information relating to individual establishments will be kept in strict confidence.
