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Nepal Living Standards Survey 1995-1996

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General Info
Provider 
Central Bureau of Statistics (Nepal)
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Geography 
Nepal (NPL)
Coverage type 
Country
Time period covered 
06/1995 - 10/1996
Series or system 
Living Standards Measurement Study (LSMS)
Data type
Survey:
  • Community
  • Household
  • Interview
  • Longitudinal
Summary 

The Nepal Living Standards Survey 1995-1996 was a household survey that covered a variety of topics, including income, housing, assets, health, fertility, education, and migration. It used a two-stage stratified sample of 3,388 households in urban and rural areas. The household questionnaire was coupled with a community questionnaire, which collected information on infrastructure, education and health services, and property and market prices. It was the first living standards survey conducted in Nepal.

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GHDx Entry last modified on: Jun 6, 2023