About MDIS
Microdata Integrated Service
Statistics Korea not only collects microdata of self-produced statistics, but also collects microdata of other statistical agencies such as government departments, local governments, and research institutes in one place, so that people can conveniently use various statistical data through MDIS.
Microdata : data on the characteristics of units of a population, such as individuals, households, or establishments, collected by a census, survey, or experiment.
Service Promise: We endeavor to perform to the highest of standards to ensure that the value of the economic and social data we hold can be maximized. Under the Statistics Act we have a legal duty to protect any information we collect from users.
Service in Expansion
| Division | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of statistics in service |
KOSTAT | 36 | 39 | 42 | 44 | 45 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
| Others | 20 | 51 | 107 | 131 | 175 | 242 | 281 | 299 | |
| Number of RDC’s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 17* | |
※ As of December 31, 2022, the operation of Jeju University and the Korea National Statistical Agency's RDC(two locations) was suspended. As of January 2023, there are 15 microdata usage centers.