Microdata Library

Global Financial Inclusion (Global Findex) Database

Featured Catalog: Global Financial Inclusion (Global Findex) Database

The Global Findex is the first public database of indicators that measures people's use of financial services across economies and over time. Based on over 150,000 interviews across 148 economies, the database can be used to develop a deeper understanding of how people save, borrow, make payments, and manage risk. Read More»

UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)

Featured Catalog: UNICEF Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)

UNICEF supports countries to collect data on the situation of children and women through the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) program. MICS is designed to collect statistically sound, internationally comparable data on child-related indicators. Read More»

Impact Evaluation Surveys

Featured Catalog: Impact Evaluation Surveys

This catalog provides access to datasets underlying impact evaluations conducted by the World Bank and other agencies to generate knowledge on the effectiveness of development policies and operations. Within the World Bank, this effort involves several thematic networks, regional units and the Development Research Group. Read More»


Central Microdata Catalog

The Central Microdata Catalog is a portal for all surveys and datasets held in catalogs maintained by the World Bank and a number of contributing external catalogs.

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As of June 19, 2013 the Library contains
1,253 surveys
2,527 citations
636,927 variables
Developed in collaboration with the International Household Survey Network.
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