This paper details core questions about fertility in a census to improve the accuracy and completeness of fertility data. 

This technical note is part of a series on Select Topics in International Censuses, exploring matters of interest to the international statistical community. 

This technical brief provides guidance on collecting data for Sustainable Development Goal 5.6.1 in national household surveys. SDG target 5.6.1 is defined as the proportion of women aged 15-49 years (married or in union) who make their own decision on sexual relations, use of contraceptive, and health care.