NIDS Wave 5 data is now available, together with updated versions of Wave 1, Wave 2, Wave 3 and Wave 4. Data cleaning has been ongoing since the last release and new variables have been added. Please download the latest data.

The data files are available in Stata format only. Previously, the data was made available in R, SAS, and SPSS. However, these programs now have a functionality to import Stata files. NIDS data is hosted through the DataFirst online data site Clicking on a dataset link below will take you to the relevant page on the DataFirst data site. Once there, to download the data files click on the "Get Microdata" tab.

Note: First-time users will be requested to register before downloading (please read the terms of use). After registration, you will simply need to log in to download data.

Please see the "How to access the NIDS data" infographic which explains how to access both the NIDS public release and secure datasets.

 

 Download the NIDS Wave 1 Dataset

 Download the NIDS Wave 2 Dataset

 Download the NIDS Wave 3 Dataset

Download the NIDS Wave 4 Dataset

Download the NIDS Wave 5 Dataset

 

NIDS data included in the harmonised Luxembourg Income Study Database (LIS)

 

Please note: For the time being all NIDS announcements will be made via our website and social media only. We will not be sending out announcements via our mailing list, as we are in the process of reviewing our mailing list in light of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To keep up to date with NIDS please follow SALDRU on twitter @SALDRU1 or SALDRU’s Facebook page.