Upon performing statistical activities, Statistics Estonia uses primarily the data collected into the databases of the state and local governments, if these data enable to produce statistics that meet the quality criteria of official statistics. For 67% of statistical activities, Statistics Estonia uses data from databases. With the title of Best Database Partner, Statistics Estonia recognises the body that contributed the most to the smooth flow of work. Statistics Estonia gave the 2016 title to the Ministry of the Interior who manages the Population Register. “The Population Register is a strategic partner of Statistics Estonia in performing statistical activities and census taking. The administrator of the register has shown willingness to help prepare the next census and improve the data quality in the register,” said Andres Oopkaup.