Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS)

Monitoring the situation of children and women in Thailand.

UNICEF staff is looking at how two staff from the National Statistical Office of Thailand are measuring the height of a little girl using a measurement tool.

Introduction to MICS

The Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys programme, known as MICS, is the largest source of statistically sound and internationally comparable data on children and women, worldwide. Data collected through MICS helps countries shape better policies and monitor progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals
 
In Thailand, MICS data has been collected at the national and regional levels as well across selected provinces since 2005. By gaining a full picture of the issues adversely affecting the well-being and development of the most vulnerable children across different regions and provinces, policymakers have been able to better plan for equity-based programmes and interventions, so that no child is left behind. 
 
The National Statistical Office of Thailand (NSO) is now carrying out Thailand 2022 MICS with support from UNICEF. Trained fieldwork teams are conducting face-to-face interviews with over 34,000 households across the country and in remote areas to collect data for over 150 indicators on health, nutrition, education, early childhood development and protection of children and women. The first results from Thailand 2022 MICS are expected in 2023. 
 
Explore our page to learn more about the survey and the latest findings in Thailand.

What is Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS)

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MICS5 (2015-2016)

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Latest Reports

Addressing the Gaps

An analysis of the current state of inequality among children, with recommendations on how to ensure every child in Thailand has an equal chance to thrive.

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MICS 2022: Report of 12 selected provinces

The report contains detailed information on the survey methodology and customized standard tables for the 12 selected provinces.

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Thailand MICS 2022

Key indicators on the well-being of children and women in Thailand

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Thailand Education Fact Sheets 2019

Analyses for learning and equity using MICS data

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Resources

Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS)

MICS is an integral part of plans and policies of many governments around the world, and a major data source for more than 30 SDGs indicators.

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Download reports of MICS surveys

Download reports of MICS surveys and request access to available datasets.

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MICS6 Tools

A comprehensive set of tools guide survey teams through every step of the MICS process.

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