The Income Distribution in Latin America (IDLA) Dataset


The dataset on Income Distribution in Latin America (IDLA) has been developed in the context of the UNU – WIDER’s Research Project on “The New Policy Model, Inequality and Poverty in Latin America: Evidence from the Last Decade and Prospects for the Future” coordinated by Giovanni Andrea Cornia.

Please click on the database icon documents which include a brief description, listing of variables and definitions.

IDLA dataset: a tool to analyze recent changes in income inequality in Latin America.pdf

IDLA dataset in excel format including numerical information.xls

IDLA dataset in excel format: a comparison of trends in Gini coefficients derived from different sources.xls