Standardised Expanded Nutrition Survey 2024

Bangladesh, 2024

Reference ID

BGD_2024_SENS-CXB_v01_M

Producer(s)

UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), National Nutrition Services (NNS), World Food Programme (WFP), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Action contre la Faim (ACF), Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK), SHED, World Vision (WV), Save the Children International (SCI), CWW

Collection(s)

United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

Metadata

Documentation in PDF DDI/XML JSON

Study website

Created on

Nov 14, 2025

Last modified

Nov 14, 2025

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Identification

Survey ID number

BGD_2024_SENS-CXB_v01_M

Title

Standardised Expanded Nutrition Survey 2024

Abbreviation or Acronym

SENS-CXB 2024

Country/Economy

Name	Country code
Bangladesh	BGD

Study type

Sample Frame, Households [sf/hh]

Series Information

Face-to-face [f2f]

Abstract

The 2024 Standardized Expanded Nutrition Survey (SENS) was conducted among Rohingya refugee households residing in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, between 1–21 December 2024. The survey aimed to assess the nutritional and public health status of refugees living in 33 camps and to inform evidence-based programming across health, nutrition, WASH, and food security sectors. Using a two-stage cluster sampling methodology, 672 households were selected from 48 clusters with representation across both the Kutupalong Mega Camps and registered camps (Kutupalong RC and Nayapara RC). The sampling frame was based on UNHCR population estimates as of 30 September 2024.The assessment collected data across multiple modules, including household demographics, child and maternal nutrition, water and sanitation practices, mosquito net coverage, food security, and coping strategies. Results indicated a medium level of global acute malnutrition (cGAM) among children under five (9.1%), persistent stunting (40.7%), and maternal malnutrition. Improvements were noted in complementary feeding practices and health program coverage, though challenges remain in dietary diversity, exclusive breastfeeding, and malaria prevention.Households reported high access to protected water sources and soap, with average water collection per person per day reaching 29.9 liters—above the UNHCR post-emergency standard. However, only 59.2% of households met the standard using protected containers and treated sources exclusively.

Kind of Data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Unit of Analysis

Household

Version

Version Description

Version 2.1: Edited, cleaned, and anonymised data.

Version Date

2025-07-28

Scope

Notes

The scope includes:

Demographic profile
Mortality
Anthropometric and child health indicators
Anaemia among children and women
IYCF practices
Food consumption and coping strategies
In-kind food assistance
Ownership and use of mosquito nets
Access to WASH services and hygiene products

Topics

Topic
Health and Nutrition
Water Sanitation Hygiene
Malaria Prevention and Control

Keywords

SENS Bangladesh

Coverage

Geographic Coverage

Kutupalong Mega Camps, Kutupalong RC, and Nayapara RC, Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh

Universe

All Rohingya refugee households residing in the 33 camps of Cox’s Bazar as of September 30, 2024, including Mega Camps and registered camps (Kutupalong RC and Nayapara RC).

Producers and sponsors

Primary investigators

Name	Affiliation
UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)	UN
National Nutrition Services (NNS)
World Food Programme (WFP)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)	UN
Action contre la Faim (ACF)
Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK)
SHED
World Vision (WV)
Save the Children International (SCI)
CWW

Producers

Name
CartONG (Technical review and adaptation of questionnaire)
CHNWs (Community Health and Nutrition Workers – field support)

Sampling

Sampling Procedure

A two-stage cluster sampling method was used. In the first stage, 48 clusters were selected from blocks across all 33 camps using probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling based on UNHCR September 2024 population estimates. In the second stage, 14 households were randomly selected from updated household lists in each cluster, yielding a total of 672 households surveyed.

Survey instrument

Questionnaires

SENS version 3 standard questionnaires covering demographic, health, nutrition, food security, IYCF, mosquito net, and WASH modules.

Data collection

Dates of Data Collection

Start	End
2024-12-01	2024-12-21

Mode of data collection

Face to face

Data Collectors

Name	Affiliation	Abbreviation
UN Refugee Agency	UN	UNHCR
Concern Worldwide
National Nutrition Services		NNS
World Food Programme		WFP
United Nations Children's Fund	UN	UNICEF
BRAC
GK
RTMI
Friendship

Data Collection Notes

Data collection was conducted using face-to-face interviews with electronic tablets running the ODK application. The standard SENS version 3 questionnaire was used, adapted with technical support from CartONG. Community Health and Nutrition Workers supported the identification of sampled households. Enumerators received daily feedback and supervision, and anthropometric data were validated using ENA for SMART software.

Data Access

Citation requirements

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), National Nutrition Services (NNS), World Food Programme (WFP), UNICEF, Action contre la Faim (ACF), Gonoshasthaya Kendra (GK), SHED, World Vision (WV), Save the Children International (SCI), CWW (2025). Bangladesh: Standardised Expanded Nutrition Survey (SENS). Accessed from: https://microdata.unhcr.org

Contacts

Name	Affiliation	Email
Curation team	UNHCR	dencomdl@unhcr.org

Metadata production

DDI Document ID

DDI_BGD_2024_SENS-CXB_v01_M

Producers

Name	Abbreviation	Affiliation	Role
UN Refugee Agency	UNHCR	UN	Documentation of the study
Development Data Group	DECDG	World Bank Group	Metadata adapted for World Bank Microdata Library

Date of Metadata Production

2025-07-28

Metadata version

DDI Document version

Identical to a metadata (UNHCR_BGD_CXB_2024_SENS) published on UNHCR catalog (https://microdata.unhcr.org/index.php/home). Some of the metadata fields have been edited.

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