Relevance
This
domain comprises the compilation of statistics on international migration, as
stipulated by Article 3 of the European Regulation (EC) No. 862/2007. Data that is compiled by the National
Statistics Office (NSO) on an annual basis includes statistics on:
- immigrants
establishing usual residence in Malta during the reference year;
- emigrants
moving from Malta during the reference year;
- persons
having their usual residence in Malta by the end of reference period.
These
data are disaggregated by sex, age, citizenship, country of birth and, where
applicable, previous/next country of residence.
On a national level, international
migration statistics are essential in policy making by Ministries, Government
departments and authorities working within the social and economic spheres;
research institutes; the University of Malta; and other policy makers.
Methodological
description
This
work is carried out by the NSO in collaboration with other Government Entities
who provide access to administrative records for the compilation of these
statistics. Whenever this data is not
available, NSO uses auxiliary information like survey estimates or mathematical
models to estimate migration flows. For
example, migration flows of family members and dependents of workers are
estimated through such models.
Accuracy and
reliability of data
The
accuracy of statistical outputs is related to the accuracy and efficiency of
the underlying administrative data sources.
Data is checked for consistency upon receipt. In addition, totals and cross tabulations are
checked with outputs from previous years for consistency purposes and analysis
of time series.
Timeliness and
punctuality of data
The
‘World Refugee Day’ news release related to international migration statistics
is published on the NSO’s website on the pre-established date as scheduled in
the Advance Release Calendar which can be also viewed
on the NSO’s website.
Data
related to migration is sent to the Eurostat within the stipulated deadlines.
Data
on asylum applications:
- Monthly
data: not later than 2 months after end of reference month
- Quarterly
data: not later than 2 months after end of reference quarter
- Yearly
data: not later than 3 months after end of reference year
Residence
permits submissions are on an annual basis and transmitted to Eurostat not
later than 6 months after end of reference period.
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