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The analysis in this article is based on preliminary data. These data will be revised over the coming years, and it is possible that some trends described in this article will change as a result of these revisions. Therefore, this article should be interpreted with caution.

Most of the components, used to produce preliminary population estimates, are estimated using demographic models or based on data sources less complete or reliable, albeit more timely, than those used for updated or final estimates.