OLAS LAPOP 2018/2019 WASH Indicators

By Water and Sanitation Division (VPS/INE/WSA)

The OLAS LAPOP 2018/2019 WASH Indicators dataset provides household-level water and sanitation access indicators for 18 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean. It draws on microdata from the 2018-2019 wave of the AmericasBarometer survey produced by Vanderbilt University's Latin American Public Opinion Project (AB-LAPOP).

The AmericasBarometer is a comparative survey designed to build a temporal dataset for the western hemisphere across a broad range of topics, using a standardized method and a common core questionnaire that permit valid comparisons across countries and over time. This dataset focuses specifically on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) access, covering topics such as the type of water source households use for different purposes, the continuity of access, the type of sanitation facility, and whether households have exclusive access.

Coverage

The data covers 18 countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, among others, for the 2018-2019 period.

Source and methodology

The data were supplied by the Latin American Public Opinion Project at Vanderbilt University, which takes no responsibility for any interpretation of the data. Technical information on the sampling methods and survey design for each country surveyed can be accessed on the LAPOP website (https://www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/about-americasbarometer.php). Source: The AmericasBarometer by the LAPOP Lab, www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop.

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Metadata & use

Identifier https://doi.org/10.60966/awsuyimk
License Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International
Citation

Inter-American Development Bank (2023). OLAS LAPOP 2018/2019 WASH Indicators. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/awsuyimk

Published date 2023-04-03
Modified date 2026-08-26
Tags/Keywords OLAS · Water · Water Access
Language
  1. English
Temporal coverage 2018-2019
Country
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Jamaica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Uruguay
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher
Inter-American Development Bank
Author
Inter-American Development Bank
Data collection type Observational Data
Statistical type Cross-sectional Data
Data structure Structured Data
Data notes

What does this dataset measure?

It measures household water and sanitation (WASH) access, including the type of water source used for different purposes, continuity of access, the type of sanitation facility, and whether households have exclusive access.

Which countries are covered?

The dataset covers 18 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, among others.

What time period does the data cover?

The data corresponds to the 2018-2019 wave of the AmericasBarometer survey.

What is the source of the data?

The data come from the AmericasBarometer by the LAPOP Lab and were supplied by the Latin American Public Opinion Project at Vanderbilt University, which takes no responsibility for any interpretation of the data.

What is the AmericasBarometer?

The AmericasBarometer is a comparative survey by Vanderbilt's Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP) that aims to create a temporal dataset for the western hemisphere across a broad range of topics, using a standardized method and a common core questionnaire to permit valid comparisons across countries and over time.

Where can I find technical information on sampling and survey design?

Technical information on the sampling methods and survey design for each country surveyed can be accessed on the LAPOP website at https://www.vanderbilt.edu/lapop/about-americasbarometer.php.

What format is the data available in?

The dataset is available as a CSV file.

What license applies to this dataset?

The dataset is published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed).

How do I cite this dataset?

Inter-American Development Bank (2023). OLAS LAPOP 2018/2019 WASH Indicators. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/awsuyimk

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