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Africa GDP & Population Statistics
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This dataset provides key demographic and economic indicators for African countries, focusing on population and Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It offers valuable insights for understanding regional development, economic trends, and population dynamics across the continent. The data has been sourced from The World Bank, with countries categorised into United Nations-defined regions.
Columns
- ID: A unique identifier assigned to each record within the dataset.
- Year: Represents the specific year for which the data is recorded, spanning from 2000 to 2022.
- Country: Identifies the particular African nation to which the data pertains. The dataset includes 58 unique countries, with Uganda being the most represented.
- Continent: Specifies the broader United Nations-defined region within Africa where the country is located. East Africa and West Africa are the most frequently occurring regions.
- Population: Indicates the total population figure for the specified country in a given year. Population values range from approximately 5,144 to 215 million.
- GDP (USD): Shows the Gross Domestic Product in US Dollars for the country and year. This column has some missing values, accounting for 12% of records, and ranges from around 76 million to 574 billion.
Distribution
The dataset is available in a CSV file format, named
Data_Africa.csv, with a file size of 71.47 kB. It is structured with 6 distinct columns. While most columns contain 1334 valid records, the 'GDP (USD)' column has 1179 valid records, indicating 155 missing entries.Usage
This dataset is ideal for various applications, including academic research, economic analysis, and demographic studies. It can be used to track economic growth in African nations, analyse population changes over time, compare regional development patterns, and serve as an introductory resource for data analysis in economics.
Coverage
The dataset covers African countries, with data points categorised by UN-defined regions. It includes 58 unique countries. The temporal scope ranges from the year 2000 to 2022. Population figures are provided for each country. It is important to note that 12% of the GDP (USD) values are missing.
License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Students: For academic projects and learning about African economies and demographics.
- Researchers: To conduct studies on socio-economic development and population trends in Africa.
- Economists: For analysing economic performance and forecasting within the African continent.
- Policy Makers: To inform decisions related to regional development, public health, and economic policies.
- Data Analysts: For practising data cleaning, analysis, and visualisation skills with real-world data.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- African Economic & Demographic Data
- Africa GDP & Population Statistics
- African Countries Socio-Economic Dataset
- World Bank Africa Development Data
- African Regional Statistics
Attributes
Original Data Source: Africa GDP & Population Statistics
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