IPUMS International

Harmonized international census and survey data from over 103 countries--free to use by researchers, scholars, policy makers, students....

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Stop by our @ipums booth #EPC2026 this week. We look forward to talking with you! @EAPS_pop

[Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu @daiddrisu]

Today, the Ghana Statistical Service successfully launched the District-Level Multidimensional Poverty Incidence and Ranking Factsheets for all 261 districts in Ghana from 2021 to 2025.

For the first time in Ghana’s history, we now have comparable multidimensional poverty estimates for every district over multiple years. This is a major step forward for evidence-based planning and local development.

The findings show that poverty is not only about income. It is also about access to education, healthcare, decent housing, jobs, clean water, sanitation, and opportunities.

The data shows progress, but also major inequalities across districts. Out of 261 districts, 250 recorded reductions in multidimensional poverty between 2021 and 2025. Wa West recorded the largest improvement, while Yunyoo Nasuan recorded the highest poverty incidence in 2025 at 51.6%. Ayawaso North Municipal recorded the lowest at 5.5%.

The message from today’s launch was clear: the rankings must guide action, not stigma. The findings should inform planning, DACF allocations, social protection, infrastructure investment, education, healthcare, and job creation.

We sincerely thank Hon. Thomas Ampem Nyarko for chairing the event on behalf of the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, Dr. Anthony Yaw Baah, Hon. Isaac Adongo, Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, development partners, Parliament, panelists, stakeholders, and the hardworking staff of GSS for making this important national exercise possible.

Let us use the evidence to reduce inequalities and ensure that no district and no community is left behind.

#GSS #MultidimensionalPoverty #localplanning #DataForDevelopment #InclusiveDevelopment #EvidenceBasedPolicy #LeaveNoOneBehind

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Many thanks to contributors at our Census Microdata Workshop in beautiful Vilnius in conjunction with the
@IAOS_Stat 2026 Conference. A great opportunity to share census experiences & discuss the importance of census microdata! @TurkStat @ask_rks @StatsGhana
@Geostat100

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our cherished friend and colleague, Alphonse MacDonald. He had a remarkable gift for connection. His generosity, insight, enthusiasm, intellect, and curiosity were a source of inspiration. He will be deeply missed. @ipums

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

We are honored to have played a part in data preparation for this excellent resource! https://t.co/nbjIf2yqdO @UNFPA @ipums

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

#UN57SC week comes to an end. Our NSO partners work so hard to coordinate and advocate for best practices in data management and use. Special thank you to NSO leaders from West & Central Africa and international experts for a productive discussion Thursday evening. @UNStats

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

For 2026 Int'l Mother Language Day theme-youth voices on multilingual education-we shows trends in languages spoken by youth 5-18 across 2 census years in 3 African countries. Visit us for harmonized language variables for 37 countries & almost 2000 distinct languages! @UN

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Happy Lunar New Year of the Horse from @ipums!

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Deborah Levison & Anna Bolgrien explore innovative ways to capture children’s authentic perspectives on work, school, and well-being. An important read for anyone working on child well-being, research methods, or development policy. @ipums @ipumsgh https://t.co/SWPafgUqhU

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

21 new harmonized variables, expanding insights into census design, sampling, work, and household amenities. Ready to level up your research? Read the blog to explore what’s new. @ipums https://t.co/0v1cwLQGqo

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Happy 2026 from IPUMS International at the snowy @UMNews! Many thanks to our 100+ national statistical institute partners who make it possible for researchers, policy makers, and educators to access harmonized census and survey microdata for learning and discovery! @ipums

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Excited to be partnering with @LSEnews and @ericbschneider! @ipums

[Eric Schneider @ericbschneider]

Curious about using census microdata in your research?

Join us for a webinar on IPUMS International, the world’s repository of census data.

🗓️ 12 Nov 2025 | 🕒 15:15–16:30 UK | 💻 Zoom
Register: https://t.co/2jmxvKyCnr...

Hosted by the LSE Historical Economic Demography Group

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

New paper collaboration from IPUMS MICS and UNICEF! Harmonized Data from Household Surveys on the Status and Well-being of Children, Adolescents, and Their Families: MICS and IPUMS MICS https://t.co/8N6FYRBd0p @ipums @ipumsGH
@AttilaHancioglu @UNICEF

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Nouvel article rédigé en collaboration par IPUMS MICS et l’UNICEF! https://t.co/43HM8iTV7d @ipums @ipumsgh @AttilaHancioglu
@UNICEF

[Statistical Institute of Jamaica @statinja]

Happy #CaribbeanStatisticsDay!

The #StatisticalInstituteofJamaica proudly supports this year’s theme:
“Improving Lives through Statistics: Strengthening and Innovating Together.”

Let’s celebrate the power of data to shape a better future!

#statinja #officialstatistics

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Tonight was a closing to the great week at #isiwsc2025--already looking forward to @isi_wsc 2027 in Busan @MODS_korea. And congratulations to @zamstats announced to be the 2029 host country. @ipums @CityOfTheHague @ipumsGH

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Many thanks to @isi_wsc President Xuming He & Executive Director @ConchitaKleijw1 and the #isiwsc2025 organizers for this fruitful conference! Come talk free census & survey data with us at the @ipums exhibit booth! #isiwsc @FelicienDonat @Quinnifred223 @RodrigoLovaton

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Congratulations to @ipums Research Assistant Arlan Hegenbarth on earning FIRST PLACE in Minnesota's @MNGISLIS 2025 Undergraduate Competition for his presentation: Regionalization for the Confidentiality of Census Microdata. Way to go, Arlan!!

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Are you #isiws2025 & looking to learn more about accessing free-use harmonized census & survey microdata from over 100 countries worldwide? Join @ipums for Census Data for Research: IPUMS Overview & Web Demo -Tuesday, 7 October 13:00-13:50 in the South America Room @isi_wsc

[IPUMS International @ipumsi]

Excited for #isiwsc2025! Come visit us at our @ipums exhibit booth throughout the week. We look forward to seeing you. Many thanks to our first visitors @ManelSlokom and @EdemKludza