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OECD & OPEC Health and Income Data
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This collection provides detailed historical data on health and income outcomes across 184 countries spanning the period from 1960 to 2016. It facilitates longitudinal studies into development metrics, including key indicators for both health and economic status. The data specifically identifies countries belonging to both the OECD and OPEC groups as of 2016.
Columns
- country: The name of the nation being observed.
- year: The specific year the data point was recorded.
- infant_mortality: Measures infant deaths per 1000 live births.
- life_expectancy: The average life expectancy within the country, measured in years.
- fertility: Represents the average number of children born per woman.
- population: The total population count for the country.
- gdp: Gross Domestic Product figures, aligned with World Bank development measures.
- continent: The larger geographical continent of the country.
- region: The specific geographical region within which the country is located.
Distribution
The data is typically available in a CSV format, specifically represented by the file named
gapminder.csv, with a size of approximately 855.59 kB. The dataset contains 10 distinct columns and holds roughly 10.5 thousand valid records. The data structure is uniform, providing a consistent time series for each country.Usage
This dataset is highly useful for macro-level analyses, particularly those focused on global development and policy impact. Ideal applications include examining correlations between economic prosperity and public health metrics, tracking long-term demographic shifts, and studying the development trajectories of OECD and OPEC nations. It is also suitable for forecasting health and income trends.
Coverage
The data encompasses 184 unique countries, providing global geographical coverage across various continents and 22 specified regions. The time range is extensive, detailing annual outcomes from 1960 through to 2016. The scope includes critical demographic and economic factors like population size, fertility rates, lifespan, and GDP figures.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
The dataset is intended for use by academic researchers studying international development and economics, public health analysts monitoring global health conditions, governmental organisations assessing socio-economic policies, and data scientists building historical models of national development.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global Health and Income Outcomes: 1960–2016
- Country-Level Health and Economic Metrics (1960-2016)
- OECD & OPEC Health and Income Data
- Historical Development Indicators (1960-2016)
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Original Data Source: OECD & OPEC Health and Income Data
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