This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Armenia statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Armenian statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Armenian-specific metadata information.
| Indicator description |
The indicator of the orphanage children (0-17 years old) at the end of the year is the number of orphanage children and the share of the orphanage children from the appropriate age population. |
|---|---|
| Geographical coverage |
Armenia |
| Unit of measurement |
person |
| Definitions |
Social service organizations for the elderly and disabled and orphanages are medical and social institutions intended for the permanent residence, household and medical care for the adults in need of care, the disabled and children. |
| Calculations |
Number of children in orphanages and their ratio to the population in corresponding age. |
| Comments and limitations |
https://armstat.am/file/article/soc_vich_2019_15.pdf |
| Data last updated | Nov 06, 2024 |
| Metadata last updated | Feb 01, 2021 |