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World Bank Global Population Data
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About
Details historical population data from the World Bank, spanning from 1960 to 2023. This dataset covers various countries across the globe, organized by country, income group, and region. It offers a broad view of population trends worldwide, including information on the total population for each country from 1960 onwards, as well as regional and income group classifications. It provides insights into demographic changes, economic development, and social progress.
Columns
country_code: A unique identifier for each country.country_name: The official name of the country.region: The region to which the country belongs (e.g., Sub-Saharan Africa, East Asia and Pacific, Europe and Central Asia).income_group: The income classification of the country (e.g., Low income, Lower middle income, Upper middle income, High income).1960to2023: Population figures for each respective year.
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format. The primary file,
data_population_world.csv, is approximately 192.06 kB in size. It contains 68 columns and includes around 266 unique country entries, with population figures recorded annually for these entities. For individual years, there are typically 264 to 265 valid population entries.Usage
This dataset is ideal for applications requiring analysis of long-term population changes, demographic shifts, and their correlation with economic development and social indicators. It can be used for time-series analysis of population growth, comparative studies across different countries or income groups, and visualising global demographic patterns.
Coverage
The data covers a geographic scope of various countries across the globe, categorized by region. The time range for the population figures is from 1960 to 2023. Demographically, it includes total population data for each country, further classified by income group and broader geographical regions.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
Researchers, data analysts, students, and anyone interested in global population statistics, demographic studies, economic trends, and social science research. It is suitable for academic studies, policy analysis, and general exploration of world population dynamics over several decades.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- World Population Trends 1960-2023
- World Bank Global Population Data
- Historical World Population by Year
- Country Population Statistics 1960-2023
Attributes
Original Data Source: World Bank Global Population Data
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