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Gapminder World Internet & Development Data
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This dataset provides key global socioeconomic and internet usage indicators sourced from GapMinder. It offers a valuable collection of statistics compiled from various reputable organisations, including the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, the US Census Bureau’s International Database, the United Nations Statistics Division, and the World Bank. The dataset is ideal for analysing relationships between economic development, urbanisation, and digital adoption across different countries.
Columns
- country: A unique identifier for each nation, representing the name of the country. This column contains 213 distinct country names.
- incomeperperson: Represents the Gross Domestic Product per capita, measured in constant 2000 US dollars. This metric accounts for inflation but not differences in the cost of living between countries. Values range from 104 to 105,000, with a mean of 8,740.
- internetuserate: Indicates the percentage of internet users per 100 people, defining internet users as individuals with access to the worldwide network. This column shows a range from 0.21 to 95.6, with an average of 35.6.
- urbanrate: Shows the urban population as a percentage of the total population. Urban population refers to residents in areas defined as urban by national statistical offices, calculated using World Bank population estimates and UN World Urbanization Prospects urban ratios. Figures span from 10.4% to 100%, averaging 56.8%.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file, specifically
gapminder_internet.csv, with a size of 8.06 kB. It comprises four distinct columns and features data for 213 unique countries, effectively representing 213 records or rows.Usage
This dataset is particularly useful for:
- Data analytics to uncover correlations between economic prosperity, urbanisation, and internet penetration.
- Data visualisation projects to illustrate global trends and disparities in digital access and socioeconomic indicators.
- Research into social networks and their growth in relation to national development.
- Educational purposes, such as case studies in global development or statistics courses.
Coverage
The dataset offers global geographic coverage, encompassing 213 individual countries. While specific time ranges are not explicitly detailed for all variables, the
incomeperperson is stated in constant 2000 US dollars, suggesting a focus around that period or a historical snapshot. The dataset's expected update frequency is 'never', indicating it is a static collection of historical data. It covers general population demographics through urbanisation rates and economic status via income per person.License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers interested in studying global development trends, digital divides, and socioeconomic factors.
- Data Analysts seeking to explore relationships between various country-level indicators.
- Educators and Students for academic projects, lectures, or learning about international statistics and data analysis.
- Policymakers looking for insights to inform strategies related to digital inclusion, economic growth, and urban planning.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Internet Adoption and Socioeconomic Indicators
- Gapminder World Internet & Development Data
- Country-level Internet Usage and Wealth Statistics
- Worldwide Urbanisation, Income and Internet Penetration
Attributes
Original Data Source: Gapminder World Internet & Development Data
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