Stata Dataset (.dta)
.dtaStata statistical software (StataCorp) and econometric data pipelines
What it is
The proprietary binary dataset format of Stata statistical software (supporting Stata format versions 104 through 119). Read via a bundled Python/pandas bridge.
Who produces it
Economists, social scientists, epidemiologists, and statisticians using Stata for data analysis and modeling.
What we read / what we don't read
What we read
- Numeric variables (byte, int, long, float, double)
- String variables (str1..str2045 and strL)
- Variable names and data rows across Stata 104-119 format specifications
What we don't read
- Stata do-files, embedded graphics, or model estimation results (e-returns)
- Value labels are loaded as their underlying values/strings
How to import it into AltaiPlot
- Open AltaiPlot and drag your .dta file onto the window, or use File → Import.
- AltaiPlot detects the Stata format header and parses the dataset via the bundled Python reader.
- Preview the variables and observation rows.
- Click Import to load the data into a sheet.
Auditability note: this page's capability claims are sourced fromresources/python/app_sidecar.py:1589 — see the full format list for every extension AltaiPlot recognizes.