Population Qualitative Data

Population age groups

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

212004

Active population size

201282

Population by age group

Age groupPopulation sizeActive population size
Adults (18 to < 46 years)
86697
86198
Adults (46 to < 65 years)
74847
72742
Elderly (≥ 65 years)
50460
42342
Adults (65 to < 75 years)
28774
26368
Adults (75 to < 85 years)
15995
12782
Adults (85 years and over)
5691
3192
Median observation time

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

20.00

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

20.00