Data That Saves Lives: Statistical Capacity as a Pillar of Health Governance: Evidence from 99 Countries

This data employs a balanced panel dataset comprising 99 countries observed annually over an eleven-year period from 2013 to 2023, resulting in a total of 1,089 country-year observations. The dataset includes countries from all major world regions and across various stages of development. For analytical clarity, the sample is stratified into two income-based groups—low-income (51 countries) and high-income (48 countries)—based on average GDP per capita calculated over the sample period