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South Asia Governance and Economy Data
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A detailed view of socio-economic, environmental, and governance metrics for South Asian countries from 2000 to 2023 is provided in this data. It compiles key indicators such as GDP, unemployment, literacy rates, and energy usage. The purpose is to facilitate an analysis of each country’s growth, stability, and development trends over the past two decades, offering insights into economic health, demographic shifts, and institutional quality across the region.
Columns
- Country: The name of the South Asian country.
- Year: The year the data was recorded, ranging from 2000 to 2023.
- GDP (current US$): The Gross Domestic Product of the country in current US dollars.
- GDP growth (annual %): The annual percentage growth rate of GDP.
- GDP per capita (current US$): The Gross Domestic Product per person in current US dollars.
- Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate): The percentage of the total labour force that is without jobs but available for and seeking employment.
- Population, total: The total number of people in the country.
- Population growth (annual %): The annual percentage change in the population.
- Life expectancy at birth, total (years): The average number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
- Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births): The number of infants dying before reaching one year of age, per 1,000 live births in a given year.
Distribution
The data is provided in a single CSV file (
South_Asian_dataset new.csv) with a size of approximately 18.08 kB. It contains 192 rows and 10 columns.Usage
Ideal applications for this data include longitudinal analysis of economic growth, comparative studies of development across South Asian nations, and data visualisation to illustrate trends in social welfare and governance. It is well-suited for academic research, policy analysis, and informing journalistic reports on the region. Researchers and policymakers can use it to explore the relationships between economic indicators, social progress, and political stability.
Coverage
The data covers the following eight South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The time range for the data is from the year 2000 to 2023. The data provides a broad overview of national-level metrics without specific demographic breakdowns.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Researchers and Academics: Can use the data for studies on South Asian development, economics, and political science.
- Policymakers and NGOs: Can gain insights into regional trends to inform policy and development projects.
- Journalists and Data Analysts: Can create data-driven stories and visualisations about South Asia's progress.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- South Asian Development Indicators 2000-2023
- Socio-Economic Trends in South Asia
- South Asia Governance and Economy Data
- Asian Growth and Development Metrics
Attributes
Original Data Source: South Asia Governance and Economy Data
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