Estonian Biobank

01/02/2024
27/01/2026
Data source
Human
Biobank
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Population Qualitative Data

Population age groups

  • Adult and elderly population (≥18 years)
    • Adults (18 to < 65 years)
      • Adults (18 to < 46 years)
      • Adults (46 to < 65 years)
    • Elderly (≥ 65 years)
      • Adults (65 to < 75 years)
      • Adults (75 to < 85 years)
      • Adults (85 years and over)

Estimated percentage of the population covered by the data source in the catchment area

20% of adult people in Estonia.

Description of the population covered by the data source in the catchment area whose data are not collected (e.g., people who are registered only for private care)

Joining the Estonian Biobank is voluntary. By joining, consent is given for data collection from various data sources. To join, one must be at least 18 years old. Data is collected about these individuals. Data is not collected from those individuals who have not expressed a desire to join the Estonian Biobank
Family linkage

Family linkage available in the data source permanently or can be created on an ad hoc basis

Ad hoc
Population

Population size

212.040

Active population size

199.715

Population by age group

Age group Population size Active population size
Adults (18 to < 46 years)
82.240
81.682
Adults (46 to < 65 years)
75.879
73.511
Elderly (≥ 65 years)
53.921
44.522
Adults (65 to < 75 years)
29.833
27.116
Adults (75 to < 85 years)
17.532
13.821
Adults (85 years and over)
6.556
3.585
Median observation time

Median time (years) between first and last available records for unique individuals

21,00

Median time (years) between first and last available records for unique active individuals (alive and currently registered)

21,00