Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation

The Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) is an independent global health research organization based at the University of Washington that produces rigorous, evidence-based health metrics — most notably the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study — covering 204 countries and territories. It serves policymakers, governments, researchers, and private-sector clients by providing freely accessible health data, analytics tools, and forecasts to inform health policy, resource allocation, and strategic decision-making worldwide.