Comparative Global Country Data
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This dataset, titled "World Data by Country (2020)", comprises statistical information extracted from Wikipedia's lists of countries based on various criteria. Its primary purpose is to provide a rich collection of analysed data across different categories, enabling users to elegantly present the information and compare trends between countries globally. It contains 143 analyses of countries with respect to specific criteria, offering a valuable resource for in-depth comparative studies.
Columns
- Country: Identifies the specific nation. This column contains 199 unique country names and has 201 valid entries. For instance, Guinea is one of the most common entries.
- Fertility: Represents the fertility rate for each country. This column has 201 valid entries, with values ranging from 1.1 to 6.1. The mean fertility rate is 2.65, with a standard deviation of 1.23. The data is distributed across various ranges, such as 1.10 - 1.60 (28 entries) and 1.60 - 2.10 (62 entries), providing insight into global fertility patterns.
- ISO-code: Provides the ISO code for each country, offering a standardised identifier. Similar to the 'Country' column, it contains 199 unique ISO codes and has 201 valid entries. GIN is a common example.
Distribution
The dataset is typically provided in a CSV format. The specific sample file, "Fertility.csv", is approximately 3.51 kB in size and contains 3 columns. Each of the columns presented in the sample has 201 valid records, indicating a total of 201 rows of data.
Usage
This dataset is ideally suited for various analytical and visualisation purposes. It can be used to compare trends across different countries based on specific criteria such as GDP per capita, population growth, life expectancy, median age, meat consumption, sex ratio, suicide rate, urbanisation, and fertility rate. It supports a pipeline of choosing a criterion, extracting and cleaning data, converting it to a dataframe, and subsequently visualising the findings. Its high usability score of 10.00 indicates its readiness for such applications.
Coverage
The dataset offers global geographic coverage, featuring analyses of 143 countries. The data specifically relates to the year 2020, with an expected annual update frequency, ensuring its relevance for contemporary analysis. The demographic scope is broad, encompassing various socio-economic and health criteria for countries worldwide. For instance, the fertility data covers 201 countries with detailed statistics.
License
CC BY-SA 3.0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is valuable for researchers, data scientists, academics, and anyone interested in conducting comparative studies or visualising global trends across nations. It serves as an excellent resource for understanding country-specific statistics and observing how different criteria compare and contrast across the world.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Country Statistics 2020
- International Country Indicators Compendium
- Wikipedia Country Data Analysis
- World Demographics and Economic Trends
- Comparative Global Country Data
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Original Data Source: Comparative Global Country Data