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AAPI Data is an American research and policy organization producing accurate data to shift narratives and drive action toward enduring solutions for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities.^[1] AAPI Data aspires to transform public and private systems to ensure that all Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities are recognized, valued and prioritized. AAPI Data has become an essential resource for media outlets and policy leaders seeking to better understand and address the diverse needs of AANHPI communities and is currently based at the Asian American Research Center (AARC) at The University of California, Berkeley.^[2]

AAPI Data was founded in 2013 by Karthick Ramakrishnan, a renowned political scientist and professor. The organization was created to address a gap in the lack of detailed and disaggregated data on AANHPI communities. Since its inception, AAPI Data has collaborated with various organizations, including AP-NORC, Asian American Journalists Association, and APIAVote, to conduct surveys and produce reports on a range of issues affecting the AAPI community.

AAPI Data has become a leading source of information for the AANHPI community. Its research, which covers topics like immigration, health, economic hardship, and education, has been cited by major news outlets such as The New York Times, The Associated Press, and NBC News. In 2024, AAPI Data contributed to the collective statement issued by the National Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans, Special Policy Directive 15, leading to revisions on collecting data on race and ethnicity.

The organization has had a significant impact by raising awareness of the complexities and needs of AAPI communities. By making data more accessible through resources like its “AANHPI Community Data Explorer," AAPI Data empowers communities and organizations to use data in their own advocacy and organizing efforts.

AAPI Data maintains strategic partnerships with government institutions and community organizations to provide research-driven insights that inform policy and advocacy. Since its founding, AAPI Data has participated in several of these productive collaborations.

The organization serves as a research advisor to many high-level government bodies, specializing in data disaggregation and identifying service gaps within AANHPI communities. AAPI Data collaborated with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) to advance the Federal Evidence Agenda on LGBTQI+ Equity and federal data disaggregation under Statistical Policy Directive No. 15.^[3] In 2024, WHIAANHPI used AAPI Data’s research to develop strategic plans focused on health equity and economic opportunity for Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander communities.^[4] Additionally at the state level, AAPI Data partners with the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (CAPIAA) to produce comprehensive resources, such as the 2025 “AANHPIs in California” Fact Sheet, which analyzed economic voting data for more than 20 ethnic subgroups.^[5] Their research has also informed California’s AAPI Equity Budget to address health disparities and anti-Asian hate.^[6]

AAPI Data bridges academic research and community advocacy through alliances with national non-profit coalitions. Working with the National Council of Asian Pacific Americans (NCAPA) of over 40 organizations, AAPI Data leads efforts in data equity and granular race and ethnicity reporting.^[7] In late 2025, they launched a joint survey identifying housing and healthcare affordability as top concerns for AAPI voters.^[8] Furthermore, AAPI Data partners with Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) to track and analyze philanthropic investment in AANHPI communities. Their 2023 “Stepping Up for Community” report found that AANHPI-serving nonprofits received only 0.2% of philanthropic dollars despite increased needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.^{[9] [10]} They also produce regional “Funding Snapshots” for major hubs like Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington D.C. to advocate for increased institutional grantmaking.16