Data Read
ReadStat.jl is a Julia package that parses data files from Stata, SAS, and SPSS into a ReadStatDataFrame.
About Data Read
ReadStat.jl is a Julia package for reading data files created in Stata, SAS, and SPSS. It uses the ReadStat C library to parse binary and transport files. Each read function returns a ReadStatDataFrame, which holds column names, column data, labels, and formats from the file.
For use with DataFrames.jl, the source recommends the separate StatFiles.jl package. The package is installed from Julia with Pkg.add("ReadStat"). The source is a GitHub repository, and it is released under the MIT license.
Key features
- Read functions for .dta, .por, .sav, .sas7bdat, and .xpt files
- Returns a ReadStatDataFrame with column names and column data
- Keeps variable labels and formats from the source file
- Parses files using the ReadStat C library
- Recommends StatFiles.jl for integration with DataFrames.jl
Best for: Julia users who need to load Stata, SAS, or SPSS data files into their own analysis code.
Good for
- Open source under the MIT license
- Uses the ReadStat C library to parse the files
- Returns labels and formats along with the column data
Data Read at a glance
- Category
- Development › Developer Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Data Read FAQ
How do I install ReadStat.jl?
Run Pkg.add("ReadStat") in Julia, as described in the repository's installation section.
How can I use the data with DataFrames.jl?
The repository recommends using the separate StatFiles.jl package for integration with DataFrames.jl.
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