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*African Studies

Worldwide information

Country information & Statistic sources
Below are African-based sources but there are many more including African countries listed at this link.

African-focused Background and Statistical Information

African Development Indicators
Data from 1960 -
African Economic Outlook - statistics
AfroBarometer
National opinion surveys on democracy and governance.
Univ of Penn's African Studies Center African countries links

Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) This link opens in a new window
Survey data provided by USAID, including many African countries. 1986 to the present.
Registration required for microdata download. Microdata harmonized across years is also available via IPUMS-DHS.

Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys
Survey conducted by UNICEF in many African countries, on women's and family health.