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How can I download data from the Gender Data Portal?
The information presented on a given topic, country, region, or indicator page can be downloaded in a variety of formats to meet your needs. Unfiltered data can be downloaded as CSV files, allowing yo -
Why are some data not available?
There are a number of reasons why data may not be available for some indicators for all countries and years. Some indicators are derived from sporadic surveys and are only available every few years. S -
How do you use the Gender Gap in the Map view?
Many of the Gender Data Portal’s indicators are sex-disaggregated, which means that they have both female and male values. The Gender Gap is a feature of the Map view that measures the difference betw -
How can I learn more about a specific indicator?
You can learn more about the Indicators on the Gender Data Portal by clicking on the Details button or tab near the indicator of interest. The details section will provide more information about the i -
Why are some indicators disaggregated whereas others are not?
The World Bank Gender Data Portal includes a wide variety of indicators that include sex-disaggregated data and other gender-related statistics. Any indicator that has both male and female data availa -
I cannot find the data I am looking for. Where else can I look?
The data curated in the Gender Data Portal are national level data which are typically harmonized and published by custodian agencies like the UN agencies or the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) p -
Why are Excel files not available as a download option?
Data across the Gender Data Portal are available for download as CSV files. Given the large size of many of the Portal’s data files, CSVs allow for faster download and smaller file sizes when compared -
What is the difference between sex and gender on the Gender Data Portal?
- Gender refers to the social, behavioral, and cultural attributes, expectations, and norms associated with being male or female, while sex is biologically determined. - Gender equality
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