Estimating age-specific fertility rates by ethnic group for population projections

Population projections with an ethnic group dimension can inform the provision of relevant goods and services, such as appropriate housing and language support, and can help set targets for take-up of equal opportunities. Projections by ethnic group can also inform policy debates on international migration and diversity. To understand past population change by ethnic group and to inform projections of future populations we need demographic rates appropriate to each ethnic group. Whilst estimates of ethnic-specific migration and mortality rates have been calculated here we focus on data sources which can help us understand fertility trends by ethnic group.