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World Bank GDP Data by Country
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About
This dataset provides historical Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data for countries globally, spanning from 1960 to 2023. It includes total GDP figures in millions and calculates the annual growth rate per country. The data is sourced from the World Bank and has undergone pre-processing to enrich it with geographic information such as regions and sub-regions. The primary aim of this dataset is to serve as a foundational resource for population analysis, assisting in the understanding of factors influencing population growth.
Columns
- country_code: The Alpha 3 code for each country.
- region_name: The name of the broader geographical region.
- sub_region_name: The name of the specific sub-region within a broader region.
- intermediate_region: An additional geographical categorisation layer.
- country_name: The full name of the country.
- income_group: The income classification of the country.
- year: The specific year the GDP data pertains to, ranging from 1960 to 2023.
- total_gdp: The raw value of GDP.
- total_gdp_million: The value of GDP expressed in millions.
- gdp_variation: The percentage variation of GDP compared to the previous year.
Distribution
The dataset is provided as a CSV file named
countries_gdp_hist.csv, with a file size of 1.66 MB. It comprises 10 columns and contains 13,800 records.Usage
This dataset is ideal for economic research, historical trend analysis, and population studies. It can be utilised to:
- Analyse global and regional economic performance over time.
- Identify patterns and correlations between GDP growth and other socio-economic factors.
- Serve as a data source for developing models related to population growth and its determinants.
- Support data visualisation projects illustrating global economic shifts.
Coverage
The dataset offers global coverage, encompassing 215 unique countries. The time range for the data is from 1960 to 2023. It includes geographical breakdowns by region, sub-region, and intermediate region, along with country income groups. Some intermediate region data may be marked as 'NO DATA'.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
This dataset is particularly useful for:
- Economists and financial analysts studying global economic trends.
- Researchers and academics investigating population dynamics and their economic implications.
- Data scientists and analysts for modelling and predictive analysis related to macroeconomic indicators.
- Students undertaking projects in economics, geography, or international development.
- Anyone interested in historical global economic data and its variations.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global GDP History 1960-2023
- Country Economic Development Indicators
- World Bank GDP Data by Country
- Historical Global Gross Domestic Product
- National GDP and Growth Rates (1960-2023)
Attributes
Original Data Source: World Bank GDP Data by Country
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