The concepts described on these pages are words and expressions used in statistics with a specific, limited meaning. In everyday speech the word may have a different meaning. In connection with each definition you can find information about which sets of statistics use the concept.

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Thematic map

A thematic map is a map that shows the geographic occurrence, strength or fluctuation of the selected phenomenon or theme. A thematic map can present several phenomena simultaneously. One can also speak of a statistical thematic map when the data presented in the map are based on statistical calculation or research.



Validity of the definition

  • Valid

Source organisation

  • Tilastokeskus

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