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Model Datasets

The DHS Program has created model datasets so users can become familiar with datasets without having to register for access. These datasets have been created strictly for practice and do not represent any country's actual data. Model datasets are based on the DHS 6 Questionnaire and Recode.

The model datasets are designed to include a wide variety of survey characteristics and topics including:

Alcohol Consumption
Anemia Questions
Anthropometry
Birth Registration
Calendar
Child Labor
Cooking Fuel
Domestic Violence
Female Genital Cutting
Health Insurance
HIV Behavior

HIV Knowledge
HIV Testing
Malaria Module including Bednet Inventory
Malaria and Bednet Questions
Malaria Parasitemia
Male Circumcision
Maternal Mortality
Man's Survey
Tobacco Use
Vitamin A Questions
Women's Status

Model datasets can be used for many different purposes. Users can practice replicating standard final report tables or try calculating complex indicators. Model datasets can be used by professors and trainers to standardly teach statistical concepts and procedures. Let us know how you're using the model datasets by emailing modeldatasets@dhsprogram.com

Download Model Datasets

Unlike datasets for specific surveys, users do NOT need to register in order to gain access. Users can pick and choose which data files to download. Users can also download a full set of final report tables and sampling errors to check their work. Learn more>>

The DHS Program User Forum

The DHS Program User Forum is a place for dataset users to ask and answer questions about datasets and analysis. Search the User Forum to find answers or become a registered member to post a question.

Experiencing difficulties with the model datasets? Simply email modeldatasets@dhsprogram.com

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The DHS Program is authorized to distribute, at no cost, unrestricted survey data files for legitimate academic research. Registration is required for access to data.

Guide to Using Datasets

Guide to DHS Statistics DHS Recode Manual DHS Tabulation Plan FAQs

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