National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS)

The National Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) is a panel survey funded by the Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation and implemented by the Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit (SALDRU) at the University of Cape Town (UCT).

• Survey of 28 000 individuals and 7 300 households
• Conducted every two years with the same households
• Poverty and well-being
• Household composition and structure
• Fertility, mortality and migration
• Labour market participation and economic activity
• Health and education

The study provides insight into the changing lived experiences of a specific set of households since 2008. The study covers critical issues such as poverty and well-being; household composition and structure; fertility and mortality; migration; labour market participation; economic activity; human capital formation; health; education; vulnerability and social capital. The NIDS provides example findings, scholarships, summary videos, and training on how to use the panel data.