Myanmar - Poverty and Living Conditions Survey 2014-2015

The Myanmar Poverty and Living Conditions Survey (MPLCS) 2015 builds on previous integrated surveys conducted in Myanmar. Although these surveys are not part of a formal series, they are considered part of a policy process that collected data for measuring social development.

Here are similar surveys conducted in Myanmar:
- Integrated Household Living Condition Assessment 2005 and 2010
- Household Income and Expenditure Survey 1989, 1995, 2001, 2007, and 2012

The MPLCS 2015 is a comprehensive study of how people in Myanmar live. It collects data on the occupations of people, how much income they earn, and how they use this to meet the food, housing, health, education, and other needs of their families.

Covered the following topics:
• Household composition and demographics
• Education, literacy, and training
• Health
• Labor and Employment
• Migration and remittances
• Housing
• Household assets/ durables
• Household consumption expenditure
• Non-farm businesses
• Agricultural activities
• Loans and credit
• Finance
• Food security and subjective assessment of well-being
• Shocks and coping strategies

• Community questionnaire