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Worldwide COVID-19 Case and Death Statistics
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Global public health metrics related to the COVID-19 pandemic, provided by the World Health Organization (WHO). This dataset offers worldwide statistics on reported cases and deaths, allowing users to analyse the context and significance of the pandemic across various countries and WHO regions. It is well-suited for time-series analysis, epidemiological studies, and tracking the progression of the virus.
Columns
- Name: The name of the country or territory reporting the statistics (238 unique values).
- WHO Region: The name of the World Health Organization administrative region to which the country belongs (7 unique values).
- Cases - cumulative total: The overall count of COVID-19 cases recorded up to the date of the report, with totals reaching over 213 million.
- Cases - cumulative total per 100000 population: The total cases normalized against a population base of 100,000, allowing for equitable comparison.
- Cases - newly reported in last 7 days: The count of new cases officially reported over the previous seven-day period.
- Cases - newly reported in last 7 days per 100000 population: New 7-day cases normalized by population size.
- Cases - newly reported in last 24 hours: The count of new cases reported within the preceding 24 hours.
- Deaths - cumulative total: The overall count of deaths attributed to COVID-19 (Maximum value approximately 4.45 million).
- Deaths - cumulative total per 100000 population: The total deaths normalized by population size.
- Deaths - newly reported in last 7 days: The count of new deaths reported over the previous seven-day period.
- Deaths - newly reported in last 7 days per 100000 population: New 7-day deaths normalized by population size.
- Deaths - newly reported in last 24 hours: The count of new deaths reported within the preceding 24 hours.
Distribution
The data is provided in a tabular format, typically disseminated as a CSV file (for instance, the sample file is named
WHO-COVID-19-global-table-data 08-28-21.csv and is approximately 16.61 kB). The structure includes 12 distinct columns detailing metrics for 238 reporting entities globally. The expected schedule for refreshing this information is weekly.Usage
- Creating visualisations, such as choropleth maps, to show pandemic severity geographically.
- Developing data applications and dashboards to monitor global and regional trends.
- Conducting comparisons of health outcomes and infection rates between different WHO regions.
- Analysing pandemic intensity over specific short timeframes (e.g., 7-day reporting windows).
- Assisting in public health decision-making and resource allocation planning.
Coverage
The data provides global coverage, including statistics from all countries and territories tracked by the WHO, representing 238 unique entities. The scope is worldwide, detailing metrics related to the COVID-19 pandemic up to the date of the file generation. It includes segmentation based on the distinct WHO administrative regions, such as Europe and the Americas.
License
CC0: Public Domain
Who Can Use It
- Epidemiologists: For tracking disease spread and calculating key health indicators.
- Students and Educators: The dataset is highly usable and suitable for beginner and intermediate data analysis projects.
- Media and Researchers: For generating accurate, timely statistics and contextual reports on the virus's impact.
- Governments and NGOs: For monitoring the international health landscape and coordinating relief efforts.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- WHO Global COVID-19 Data Metrics
- Worldwide COVID-19 Case and Death Statistics
- Global Pandemic Tabular Data by WHO
- Country-Level COVID-19 Reports
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Original Data Source: Worldwide COVID-19 Case and Death Statistics
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