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Number of children

The number of children refers to the number of children who are living at home and have the status of a child. The number of children in families with underage children refers to the number of children aged under 18 living at home.



Statistics using the definition

Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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