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Historical National Accounts Dataset
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About
Data on economic indicators, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and GDP per capita, is provided for countries and regions across the globe. The figures are presented in US dollars and cover the period from 1960 to 2021, offering insights into global economic performance and country-specific economic trends over more than six decades. It records both the overall yearly GDP for a country and its GDP per capita.
Columns
- Country Name: The full name of the country, stored as a string. There are 266 distinct country names, all present and valid within the dataset.
- Country Code: A three-letter string code that uniquely identifies each country. There are 266 unique codes, all valid.
- year: An integer representing the year. The data ranges from 1960 to 2021, with all 16.5k entries being valid.
- GDP_USD: The total yearly GDP for a country, expressed in US dollars as a float. Approximately 80% of the entries are valid, with around 20% of entries recorded as missing. Values range from 8.82 million to 96.1 trillion.
- GDP_per_capita_USD: The GDP per capita, also in US dollars as a float. Similar to GDP_USD, about 80% of the entries are valid, with approximately 20% missing. Values range from 12.8 to 189 thousand.
Distribution
The dataset is available as a CSV file, named
world_country_gdp_usd.csv, and has a size of 732.63 kB. It features five columns and contains approximately 16,500 records. While country name, country code, and year are always present, it should be noted that data values for GDP_USD and GDP_per_capita_USD are not available for all countries for the entire 1960-2021 period. Missing values are intentionally indicated as NaN (Not a Number).Usage
This dataset is suitable for economic analysis, trend identification, policy development, and academic research. It can be used to monitor global economic growth, compare the economic output of various nations and regions, and evaluate changes in living standards through the years. Financial analysts might find it helpful for historical context, and educators could use it as a teaching aid for macroeconomics and international development studies.
Coverage
The dataset spans countries and regions worldwide, detailing economic figures from 1960 to 2021. It focuses on global coverage, but it is important to note that not every country has data points for the entire specified period, indicating varying data availability.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Economists, financial analysts, data scientists, researchers, students, and government bodies can utilise this dataset. It is appropriate for individuals interested in macroeconomics, international finance, development studies, and historical economic performance, helping them to discern patterns, make comparisons, and inform decisions.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Economic Indicators (1960-2021)
- Country GDP and Per Capita Trends
- World Bank GDP Data
- Historical National Accounts Dataset
- International Economic Performance
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Original Data Source:Historical National Accounts Dataset
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