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Historical Global Demographics Dataset
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Explore global demographic trends from 1960 to 2018 with this dataset, which details changes in population, net migration, and population density for countries and regions worldwide. It answers key questions about how the world's population has evolved, the scale of international movement, and how crowded nations have become over nearly six decades. The data is sourced from the World Bank and combines three distinct indicators into a single, unified file for ease of analysis.
Columns
- country: The name of the country or region.
- year: The year of the observation.
- population: The total population for the given country and year.
- pop_density: The population density (people per square kilometre) for the given country and year.
- net_migration: The net number of migrants (immigrants minus emigrants) for the given country and year.
- migration_perc: The net migration figure expressed as a percentage of the total population.
- iso3c: The three-letter ISO country code.
- region: The World Bank region the country belongs to (e.g., 'Latin America & Caribbean').
- capital: The capital city of the country.
- longitude: The geographic longitude of the capital city.
- latitude: The geographic latitude of the capital city.
- incomeLevel: The World Bank income level classification for the country (e.g., 'High income').
- lendingType: The World Bank lending category for the country (e.g., 'IBRD').
- adminregion: The administrative region classification.
- iso2c: The two-letter ISO country code.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a single CSV file named
migration_population.csv. It contains data aggregated from three separate World Bank indicators.Usage
This dataset is ideal for longitudinal analysis of global demographic shifts, correlational studies between population density and migration, and visualising historical trends in population growth across different countries and regions. It can be used to model demographic changes or to provide context for socio-economic research.
Coverage
- Geographic: Global coverage, including individual countries and aggregate regions as defined by the World Bank.
- Time Range: The data spans from 1960 to 2018.
- Demographic: The dataset covers total population counts, population density, and net migration figures.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Social Scientists & Researchers: To study long-term patterns in global migration and population dynamics.
- Demographers: For analysing historical demographic data and forecasting future trends.
- Data Journalists: To create compelling data-driven stories and visualisations about human movement and population growth.
- Policy Analysts: To understand the historical context of population changes when formulating public policy.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Population, Migration, and Density (1960-2018)
- World Bank Demographic Trends: Population & Migration
- Historical Global Demographics Dataset
- Country-Level Population and Migration Data (1960-2018)
Attributes
Original Data Source: Historical Global Demographics Dataset
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