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Eurostat carries out controls and validation checks on raw data transmitted by the national statistical authorities. It ensures, for examples, that the 'totals' of a variable across different breakdowns are consistent. This is in line with the European statistics code of practice and the quality assurance framework of the European Statistical System (ESS).

The data quality can be evaluated against indicators covering the following components: 

  • relevance 
  • accuracy 
  • timeliness and punctuality 
  • accessibility and clarity 
  • comparability and coherence

Consistencies between the different breakdowns available for one variable are verified by cross validation. This validation includes checks of the plausibility of the most updated annual value and of two consecutive annual values. In addition, Eurostat validates if the national statistical authorities transmit data in a timely and complete manner.