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World Bank Exports Data by Country
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Historical data on the exports of goods and services as a percentage of GDP is provided for countries worldwide, covering the period from 1960 to the present. This information is categorised by country, income group, and region, making it a valuable resource for economic analysis, trade studies, and policy research. Analysing export trends across different income groups and regions offers insights into global economic development, trade dependencies, and economic resilience over time. Exports are a critical component of a nation's economy, influencing GDP growth, trade policies, and international relations.
Columns
- country_code: The Alpha-3 country code.
- country_name: The name of the country.
- region: The geographical region of the country.
- sub_region: The geographical sub-region of the country.
- intermediate_region: The geographical intermediate region of the country.
- indicator_code: The unique indicator code from the World Bank for this metric (NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS).
- indicator_name: The name of the indicator, "Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)".
- year: The year of the data record.
- exports_of_goods_and_services: The value of exports as a percentage of GDP.
Distribution
The data is available in a single CSV file named
export_goods_services_countries_dataset.csv with a size of 2.09 MB. It is structured in a tabular format containing 13,800 rows and 9 columns.Usage
- Economic Research: Analyse export trends across various economies and regions.
- Policy Analysis: Support policy recommendations for trade and economic growth.
- Forecasting Models: Use historical data to predict future export trends.
- Data Visualisation: Create comparative charts and graphs for economic studies.
- Machine Learning: Train models to identify patterns in global trade data.
Coverage
- Geographic: The dataset has global coverage, including data for 215 unique countries and various regions.
- Time Range: It spans from 1960 to 2023.
- Demographic: Data is categorised by country, income group, and region. Note that data for
regionis missing in 40% of records andintermediate_regionis missing in 58% of records.
License
CC BY-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
- Economists: For researching global trade patterns and their impact on GDP.
- Policy Makers: To inform trade agreements and economic growth strategies.
- Data Scientists: To build predictive models for future export performance.
- Academics and Students: For studies in international trade, economics, and transportation.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP) 1960-Present
- World Bank Exports Data by Country (1960-2023)
- Historical Country-Level Export Data as % of GDP
- Economic Indicators: Global Exports 1960-Present
Attributes
Original Data Source: World Bank Exports Data by Country
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