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World Bank Annual Population by Country
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Sourced from the World Bank, this data offers a detailed look at global population trends from 1960 to 2020. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding demographic shifts and long-term societal changes across numerous countries over a sixty-one-year period. This information is significant for historical analysis, future projections, and socio-economic research.
Columns
- country: The name of the country.
- year_1960: Population count for the year 1960.
- year_1961: Population count for the year 1961.
- year_1962: Population count for the year 1962.
- ...: (Columns continue chronologically for each year up to 2020)
- year_2020: Population count for the year 2020.
Distribution
The data is structured in a single CSV file (
world_pop.csv) with a size of 108.53 kB. It contains 216 rows, each representing a country, and 62 variables which include the country name and population figures for each year from 1960 to 2020.Usage
Ideal applications for this data include:
- Analysing historical population growth on a global or national scale.
- Developing predictive models for future demographic trends.
- Conducting socio-economic and public policy research.
- Creating data visualisations to illustrate changes in world population over time.
Coverage
The data provides global geographic coverage, including population figures for 216 countries. The time range spans from 1960 to 2020, offering a sixty-one-year historical perspective. There are no specific notes on demographic scope beyond national population counts.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers and Academics: For studies in social science, history, and economics.
- Data Scientists and Analysts: For trend analysis, predictive modelling, and creating visualisations.
- Policymakers and NGOs: To inform strategic planning and understand long-term demographic shifts.
- Students and Educators: As a foundational dataset for learning about global population dynamics.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Population Trends 1960-2020
- World Bank Annual Population by Country (1960-2020)
- Historical World Population Data
- Country Population Statistics (61-Year Span)
Attributes
Original Data Source: World Bank Annual Population by Country
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