Western Pacific Health Data Platform
The Western Pacific Health Data Platform is a health intelligence and information platform managed by WHO in the Western Pacific. Launched in 2021, the platform provides easy access to health and selected sociodemographic data for the 37 countries and areas in the Western Pacific. The platform allows policy-makers, program managers, development partners and the general public, to access, visualize and download data onvarious health and non-health topics.
Key elements
The platform comprises:
- Interactive data analytics tools and visualization application to search, download and analyze data for over 10000 indicators
- Dashboards to highlight key regional data on various health topics
- Datasets on selected health topics which can be downloaded in entirety
Disclaimer
This platform provides access to data collected or generated by WHO, as well as data from other external sources, such as the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UNICEF, and the World Bank. In some instances, different values for the same indicator may be found on the platform depending on the source of data. The user is requested to take note of the sources of data and indicator definitions when deciding which value to use.
For WHO data: Many datasets represent the best estimates of WHO using methodologies for specific indicators that aim for comparability across countries and time; they are updated as more recent or revised data become available, or when there are changes to the methodology being used. Therefore, the datasets are not always the same as official national estimates, although WHO, whenever possible, will provide Member States the opportunity to review and comment on data and estimates as part of country consultations. Please check the “Metadata” details for indicators browsed in the data visualization tool or the Indicator and Measurement Registry at the WHO Global Health Observatory.
For non-WHO data: availability of data from other sources does not signify endorsement by WHO. This data has been made available to facilitate visualization and analysis for the user. Sources for all data have been clearly indicated. WHO takes no responsibility for the validity of the data or how the data are visualized, analyzed and used by the user.
About the World Health Organization in the Western Pacific Region
The Western Pacific Region is home to almost 1.9 billion people across 37 countries and areas.
WHO is working with governments and partners across the Western Pacific to make this the healthiest and safest Region.