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Swiss Statistics

Symbols used

Symbols used to describe numbers

p (superscripts) Provisional, for ex. 324p
(number) Relative statistical reliability, for ex. (324)

Symbols used when numbers are indicated

X Not indicated to protect confidentiality
() Not indicated due to inadequate statistical reliability
... Unknown since data has not (yet) been gathered or calculated
* Not indicated because data was not important or applicable

The symbol «-» means zero and is used when numbers have been rounded.

Other symbols are also used when needed. Their meaning is explained in the tables where they appear.
Last updated: 29.01.2010
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