Open Government, Colombia
Colombia Government Open Data.
About Open Government, Colombia
The DANE (Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística) is Colombia's national statistics agency, responsible for producing and communicating official statistical information for the country. Its website provides access to economic, social, agricultural, and territorial statistics, including indicators such as the Consumer Price Index (IPC), unemployment rate, GDP variation, life expectancy, poverty rates, and internet connectivity figures.
The site offers several tools for accessing and analyzing this data: a consultation system for the Consumer Price Index, an open microdata repository (Archivo Nacional de Datos Abiertos), an economic and environmental shock simulator, a geoportal with interactive territorial maps, a simulator for calculating the economic value of unpaid domestic and care work, a technical documentation library, and a geostatistical data center for location-based open data.
The site is aimed at researchers, policymakers, businesses, and members of the public seeking official Colombian statistics, historical data series, technical survey documentation, or microdata for analysis. It also publishes a statistical release calendar, institutional news, and information on public participation in DANE's data-collection operations.
Key features
- Publishes Colombia's official Consumer Price Index (IPC) with monthly, year-to-date, and annual variation figures
- Provides labor market statistics including national unemployment rate by month
- Includes Geoportal DANE, an interactive map viewer for territorial statistical data
- Provides an economic and environmental shocks simulator to model effects of spending or investment changes
Frequently asked questions
What is DANE?
DANE (Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadística) is Colombia's national entity responsible for producing and communicating official statistical information. It treats this data as a public good with quality standards for national and territorial decision-making.
What kind of economic data does DANE publish?
DANE publishes the Consumer Price Index (IPC), GDP variation, unemployment and employment rates, poverty statistics, and other economic indicators. Data is updated on regular schedules, such as monthly IPC releases and quarterly GDP figures.
Can I access raw survey and census microdata?
Yes, the Archivo Nacional de Datos Abiertos (ANDA) provides access to official microdata and metadata from DANE's surveys and censuses for analysis and research.
Are there geographic/mapping tools available?
Yes, the Geoportal DANE offers interactive maps for territorial statistics, and the Centro de Datos Geoestadísticos (CDGE) lets users explore and download location-based open data.
Who is DANE's data intended for?
The information is intended for researchers, policymakers, and citizens seeking official statistical data for decision-making at national and territorial levels in Colombia.
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