This page provides links to external websites with databases for development economics research. Follow the links below for available data.
East Asia
Southeast Asia
South Asia
*Note: Microdata often include sensitive information. Access to these data often requires registration or application. Below is the meaning of the terms used to describe the access.
- Downloadable without registration: The data can be readily downloaded from the website.
- Registration required: Data access is granted (often immediately) after registration.
- Application required: Data access is granted after the administrator has reviewed and granted the access. The application often requires the user to describe the use of data.
- License required: Similar to “application required” but the application is often more formal and detailed. The user may be required to sign or agree to the license or contract. The data provider may require the user to submit the research output. Fees may apply.
- Purchasable: Data for sale. Access is granted after the data are purchased.
- Only external links provided: The website does not host the data, but provides links to the responsible organizations.