Vital Statistics

The Minnesota Vital Statistics System compiles statistical data on all births, deaths, infant deaths, and fetal deaths in Minnesota.

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About the Minnesota Vital Statistics System
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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The Minnesota Vital Statistics System (MVSS) is a part of the MDH Center for Health Statistics. The MVSS compiles statistical data on all births, deaths, infant deaths, and fetal deaths to Minnesota residents. These data are provided to MVSS by the Office of Vital Records, the state entity responsible for registering the facts of birth and death in the State of Minnesota using information submitted by hospitals, clinics, or medical examiners.

The MDH Center for Health Statistics creates statistical files that are used to monitor trends in vital statistics (e.g., pregnancy risk factors, birth outcomes, and causes of death), for the state overall and for specific subgroups (e.g., race, age, or county of residence). These data allow MDH and public health partners to identify emerging issues, develop tailored prevention or intervention programs, and monitor progress in addressing health disparities. Summary statistics are reported each year in the Annual Health Summary, County Health Tables, and Vital Statistics Trend Reports (above) located on our website.

The MDH Center for Health Statistics has created the Vital Statistics Interactive Query tool in Tableau to enhance the ability of researchers and public health partners to actively monitor trends, health disparities, and health inequities. 

Visit: Frequently Asked Questions about Vital Statistics in Minnesota

1. Annual Estimates 2020 are bridged‐race vintage 2020 postcensal estimates of the July 1 resident population. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
2. Bridged-Race Resident Population Estimates United States, State and County for the year 1990-2020. 
3. Single-Race Resident Population Estimates United States, State-level data with single year and broader age groups 2010-2022; County-level data with 5-year age groups (0-4 years) 2010-2022.
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Vital Statistics System. Instruction manual part 8: Geographic classification, 2014.
5. Minnesota Department of Health: Office of Vital Records.
6. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Vital Statistics System. Vital statistics online data portal: Vital statistics data available. Birth, Fetal Death and Mortality multiple cause files. 
7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Vital Statistics System. Linked Birth and Infant Death Data.
8. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Vital Statistics System. Fetal Deaths.
9. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: National Vital Statistics System. (This is a data query system.)
10. Population denominator data are summed from the Minnesota State Demographer's estimates of population by county. Source: Minnesota State Demographic Center: Our Estimates.
11. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC WONDER.

Annual reports: 

• Health Statistics Annual Summary
• County Health Tables

Other publications: 

• VitalSigns Issue Briefs