# INTERNATIONAL **URL:** https://forum.ipums.org/c/international/23.md [Latest](https://forum.ipums.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.ipums.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the INTERNATIONAL category](https://forum.ipums.org/t/about-the-international-category/72)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.ipums.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
HARMONIZED INTERNATIONAL CENSUS DATA FOR SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HEALTH RESEARCH IPUMS International is dedicated to collecting and distributing census data from around the world. The project goals are to collect and preserv… --- ## [Clarification on reuse of publicly available census questionnaires and derived data](https://forum.ipums.org/t/clarification-on-reuse-of-publicly-available-census-questionnaires-and-derived-data/7192)
**Author:** [@Yao\_Lu](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Yao_Lu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/clarification-on-reuse-of-publicly-available-census-questionnaires-and-derived-data/7192 "2026-09-25T18:07:38Z")
I have a question about research derived from the census questionnaires/documentation that are publicly accessible through IPUMS International ( IPUMS International ). This question concerns the publicly available census… --- ## [Portugal 1981 Census MIG1\_7\_PT: Can one View Angolan and Mozambican Migrants Separately?](https://forum.ipums.org/t/portugal-1981-census-mig1-7-pt-can-one-view-angolan-and-mozambican-migrants-separately/7088)
**Author:** [@Shane\_Nordquist](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Shane_Nordquist)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 9, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/portugal-1981-census-mig1-7-pt-can-one-view-angolan-and-mozambican-migrants-separately/7088 "2026-06-09T16:16:17Z")
In the original source question (14), the questionnaire reads: 14. Residence on December 31st, 1973 If you were born, please indicate where was your usual place of residence on December 31, 1973: \[\] 0 In the municipal… --- ## [Request to expedite IPUMS International account approval](https://forum.ipums.org/t/request-to-expedite-ipums-international-account-approval/7073)
**Author:** [@Pinheng\_Li](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Pinheng_Li)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 9:40pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/request-to-expedite-ipums-international-account-approval/7073 "2026-05-09T21:40:44Z")
Hello IPUMS Team, I hope you are well. I recently submitted an application for access to IPUMS International data, as I need the data for an academic replication project with a deadline on 20 May. I was wondering wheth… --- ## [Survey design in Ipums International](https://forum.ipums.org/t/survey-design-in-ipums-international/7062)
**Author:** [@Adriana\_Robles](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Adriana_Robles)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/survey-design-in-ipums-international/7062 "2026-05-08T16:28:18Z")
Dear Team IPUMS, I am trying to set up the survey design for Argentina 1980 to estimate a household-level variable like this (in R): svydesign(strata=~STRATA, ids=~1, weights=~HHWT, data=data) However, I am having thi… --- ## [Expedited approval for my account](https://forum.ipums.org/t/expedited-approval-for-my-account/7055)
**Author:** [@Sophia\_Bagley](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Sophia_Bagley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/expedited-approval-for-my-account/7055 "2026-04-29T14:50:34Z")
Hi there, I have a master thesis deadline that is approaching and everyone else in my class has received approval to use IPUMS data but I still have not. Maybe it is because I am trying to renew my license? Nonetheless,… --- ## [Confusion about my approval](https://forum.ipums.org/t/confusion-about-my-approval/7049)
**Author:** [@Sophia\_Bagley](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Sophia_Bagley)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/confusion-about-my-approval/7049 "2026-04-25T12:58:41Z")
Hi there, I submitted a request last week for my IPUMS account to be renewed. However, when I go to select data now, it says my account is already approved. But when i click “submit” on the extraction, it says my account… --- ## [Mexico IND variable survey years 2000 2010 2020](https://forum.ipums.org/t/mexico-ind-variable-survey-years-2000-2010-2020/7039)
**Author:** [@Ludovica\_Tursini](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Ludovica_Tursini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2026, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/mexico-ind-variable-survey-years-2000-2010-2020/7039 "2026-04-16T18:43:36Z")
Can you please confirm exactly which SCIAN vintage each of the Mexico 2000, 2010, and 2020 IND source variables uses? (and thus the comprehensive variable IND). What about 1990? --- ## [Expedited Approval Request](https://forum.ipums.org/t/expedited-approval-request/6982)
**Author:** [@Isaac\_Cebon](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Isaac_Cebon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/expedited-approval-request/6982 "2026-03-02T14:35:50Z")
Hello, I have a fast-approaching deadline for a thesis I’m planning for my master’s degree in economics, and require access to some IPUMS data. Would it be possible to have my approval expedited in this case? Many than… --- ## [2020 / 2021 Census round availability](https://forum.ipums.org/t/2020-2021-census-round-availability/6972)
**Author:** [@dy2f11](https://forum.ipums.org/u/dy2f11)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/2020-2021-census-round-availability/6972 "2026-02-24T17:36:15Z")
Hi, apologies if I am asking a question that is already answered. I could not find a topic with global coverage. I was wondering if there is a list and a schedule of which 2020/2021 Census samples we could expect to be m… --- ## [Canada 2021 Census Data Availability](https://forum.ipums.org/t/canada-2021-census-data-availability/6928)
**Author:** [@Rogelio\_Saenz](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Rogelio_Saenz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 6:01pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/canada-2021-census-data-availability/6928 "2026-01-26T18:01:57Z")
Hi, I am checking to see if there is any idea about when the Canada 2021 census data will be available in the IPUMS International database. Thank you. Rogelio Saenz --- ## [Swedish characters in names are replaced by question marks. How do I render them properly?](https://forum.ipums.org/t/swedish-characters-in-names-are-replaced-by-question-marks-how-do-i-render-them-properly/1755)
**Author:** [@aronolof](https://forum.ipums.org/u/aronolof)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/swedish-characters-in-names-are-replaced-by-question-marks-how-do-i-render-them-properly/1755 "2025-12-05T20:40:17Z")
I have downloaded extracts of the Swedish 1880-1990 censuses. When opening them, all the Swedish characters in name strings have been replaced by question marks. E.g. NAMELAST Eketr? Jernstr?m S?flund Byd?n This i… --- ## [Mozambique language data: Non-"Other" languages](https://forum.ipums.org/t/mozambique-language-data-non-other-languages/6822)
**Author:** [@Ashish\_Subramanian](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Ashish_Subramanian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/mozambique-language-data-non-other-languages/6822 "2025-11-04T17:14:48Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to download language data from Mozambique’s 2017 census. The given possible values are 01 Cicopi 02 Cindau 03 Cinyanja 04 Sena … --- ## [Download extract error 403](https://forum.ipums.org/t/download-extract-error-403/6791)
**Author:** [@Elena\_Onieva\_Henrich](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Elena_Onieva_Henrich)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2025, 8:42pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/download-extract-error-403/6791 "2025-10-14T20:42:43Z")
Dear IPUMS Support Team, I’m encountering an issue when attempting to download my IPUMS International extract. Each time I click the “Download .DTA” button or try to access the download link directly, I receive a “403 … --- ## [Expedite Account Approval Request](https://forum.ipums.org/t/expedite-account-approval-request/6790)
**Author:** [@Katherine\_Manuel](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Katherine_Manuel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/expedite-account-approval-request/6790 "2025-10-10T20:03:34Z")
Hello! I have an academic paper due in the next few days, and would really appreciate getting my account approval expedited! Please let me know if this is possible! Hopefully this is the right place to ask. Thank you! --- ## [Approval for my IPUMS International account](https://forum.ipums.org/t/approval-for-my-ipums-international-account/6771)
**Author:** [@Bruno\_Lemire](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Bruno_Lemire)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/approval-for-my-ipums-international-account/6771 "2025-09-25T17:49:50Z")
Hi there, I created my account today and saw online that the approval time is usually around a week. My research project is due in exactly a week and was wondering if it is possible to get my approval done quicker. This… --- ## [Reason behind different codes used for migctry 1, 5, 0, P, and C](https://forum.ipums.org/t/reason-behind-different-codes-used-for-migctry-1-5-0-p-and-c/6720)
**Author:** [@Aliakbar\_Akbaritabar](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Aliakbar_Akbaritabar)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/reason-behind-different-codes-used-for-migctry-1-5-0-p-and-c/6720 "2025-08-27T12:25:09Z")
Dear IPUMS International team (or whoever could clarify this), Could you please help me learn why different country codes are used for the migration variables referring to residence in 1, 5, 10 years before or previous … --- ## [Clarification on County and Subcounty-Level Data](https://forum.ipums.org/t/clarification-on-county-and-subcounty-level-data/6685)
**Author:** [@ONUR\_BIYIK](https://forum.ipums.org/u/ONUR_BIYIK)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2025, 8:49pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/clarification-on-county-and-subcounty-level-data/6685 "2025-07-22T20:49:34Z")
Dear Sir/Madam, I’m currently working with Kenya census microdata accessed through the Kenya National Data Archive (KeNADA) and the IPUMS International platforms. I began my analysis using the original data from KeNADA,… --- ## [Difference beween "geolev2" or "geo2\_mx"](https://forum.ipums.org/t/difference-beween-geolev2-or-geo2-mx/6647)
**Author:** [@Pamela\_Bombarda](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Pamela_Bombarda)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2025, 3:01pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/difference-beween-geolev2-or-geo2-mx/6647 "2025-06-30T15:01:50Z")
Dear IPUMS Team, I am trying to determine whether it is better to use “geolev2” or “geo2\_mx” to locate individuals (in municipalities) in Mexico. Could you please clarify if there is a difference between the two, and if… --- ## [Broken IND Codes Page - Nigeria Survey 2006 and 2007](https://forum.ipums.org/t/broken-ind-codes-page-nigeria-survey-2006-and-2007/6610)
**Author:** [@Shiying\_Cai](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Shiying_Cai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/broken-ind-codes-page-nigeria-survey-2006-and-2007/6610 "2025-06-20T16:55:35Z")
Hi, I’ve encountered an issue with the IND codes page for the Nigeria surveys from 2006 and 2007 - both pages appear to be broken and inaccessible. Could you please look into this? Thank you for your assistance! --- ## [Can I think of strata as a (small) geographical unit?](https://forum.ipums.org/t/can-i-think-of-strata-as-a-small-geographical-unit/6581)
**Author:** [@Ming\_Fang](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Ming_Fang)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2025, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/can-i-think-of-strata-as-a-small-geographical-unit/6581 "2025-06-19T14:59:45Z")
This is related to this previous post, but my question is for another country (China) and specific about how we may use the strata variable. My question is: when analyzing the 1990 Chinese census from IPUMS Internationa… --- ## [India India Census Samples No Longer Available - Status Update?](https://forum.ipums.org/t/india-india-census-samples-no-longer-available-status-update/6595)
**Author:** [@Shiying\_Cai](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Shiying_Cai)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/india-india-census-samples-no-longer-available-status-update/6595 "2025-06-17T17:29:34Z")
Hi, I noticed that the India census samples are no longer available on the IPUMS website. Could you please clarify if this is due to data maintenance or if there are other reasons for their removal? If this is temporar… --- ## [Indonesia 1971 Census microdata bigger sample fraction available?](https://forum.ipums.org/t/indonesia-1971-census-microdata-bigger-sample-fraction-available/6551)
**Author:** [@Shania\_Mustika](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Shania_Mustika)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/indonesia-1971-census-microdata-bigger-sample-fraction-available/6551 "2025-05-29T20:40:13Z")
Hello, I am wondering if there exists a bigger sample fraction for the 1971 Indonesia Census microdata? Currently it is only 0.0054. Thank you! --- ## [Mozambique 2017 - Missing “IND” Variable Codes and Broken Link](https://forum.ipums.org/t/mozambique-2017-missing-ind-variable-codes-and-broken-link/6403)
**Author:** [@Shiying\_Cai](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Shiying_Cai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/mozambique-2017-missing-ind-variable-codes-and-broken-link/6403 "2025-03-18T15:51:50Z")
Hello, I noticed that the link to the code page provided for “IND” variable for Mozambique 2017 is not working. Could you please check on that? Thank you so much! --- ## [Slovenia 2002 - Missing IND codes](https://forum.ipums.org/t/slovenia-2002-missing-ind-codes/6545)
**Author:** [@Shiying\_Cai](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Shiying_Cai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/slovenia-2002-missing-ind-codes/6545 "2025-05-29T20:36:41Z")
Hi, I’ve noticed that IND codes for Slovenia 2002 are missing from the codes tab. I’ve checked the availability tab and it indicates that Slovenia 2002 is available. Could you please look into this discrepancy? Thank y… --- ## [Data-Documentation Mismatch: US 2000-2005 IND Codes](https://forum.ipums.org/t/data-documentation-mismatch-us-2000-2005-ind-codes/6548)
**Author:** [@Shiying\_Cai](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Shiying_Cai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/data-documentation-mismatch-us-2000-2005-ind-codes/6548 "2025-05-28T13:50:30Z")
Hi, I’ve identified a discrepancy between the US 2000-2005 dataset and its accompanying documentation regarding IND codes. Specifically: The dataset contains IND codes ranging from 17 to 126 that are not included in t… --- ## [Missing data in OWNERSHIP variable](https://forum.ipums.org/t/missing-data-in-ownership-variable/6534)
**Author:** [@Rafael\_Miranda](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Rafael_Miranda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/missing-data-in-ownership-variable/6534 "2025-05-27T14:36:54Z")
Hello, I couldn’t find the answer to this using the search bar. Sorry if this is a repeated question, please direct me to the available answer and I’ll delete it. I’ve been working with housing tenure data from the .xm… --- ## [Discrepancy in France 1999 Dataset IND Variable Codes](https://forum.ipums.org/t/discrepancy-in-france-1999-dataset-ind-variable-codes/6538)
**Author:** [@Shiying\_Cai](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Shiying_Cai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/discrepancy-in-france-1999-dataset-ind-variable-codes/6538 "2025-05-27T14:35:00Z")
Hello, I’ve encountered an issue while working with the France 1999 dataset and its “IND” variable. There seems to be a mismatch between the codes in my dataset and those listed in the documentation. In my dataset: .… --- ## [Chile 2017 - "IND" codes broken link](https://forum.ipums.org/t/chile-2017-ind-codes-broken-link/6536)
**Author:** [@Shiying\_Cai](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Shiying_Cai)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/chile-2017-ind-codes-broken-link/6536 "2025-05-21T15:41:46Z")
Hi, I noticed that the lnk to the code page provided for “IND” variable for Chine 2017 is broken. Could you please check on that? Thank you so much! --- ## [Sample details for all samples in a single file](https://forum.ipums.org/t/sample-details-for-all-samples-in-a-single-file/6510)
**Author:** [@Pawel\_Struski](https://forum.ipums.org/u/Pawel_Struski)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.ipums.org/t/sample-details-for-all-samples-in-a-single-file/6510 "2025-05-02T18:07:27Z")
Hello, I would like to download the details of each sample for each country as a single data table. While this information exists on the IPUMSI website (e.g. US 2020: https://international.ipums.org/international-action… [Next page](https://forum.ipums.org/c/international/23.md?page=1)