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COVID-19 Global Death Toll Dataset
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This dataset offers daily updated statistics on COVID-19 deaths worldwide. It provides crucial insights into mortality trends and the impact of the pandemic across various countries. The data includes detailed weekly breakdowns collated from official sources, allowing for in-depth analysis of global health outcomes during the COVID-19 crisis.
Columns
- country: The name of the country.
- region: The region within a country.
- region_code: A numerical code for the region.
- start_date: The start date of the weekly period for which data is reported.
- end_date: The end date of the weekly period for which data is reported.
- days: The number of days covered in the reported period.
- year: The year of the reported data.
- week: The week number within the year.
- population: The population of the country or region.
- total_deaths: The total number of deaths recorded.
- covid_deaths: Deaths specifically attributed to COVID-19.
- expected_deaths: The statistically expected number of deaths based on historical trends.
- excess_deaths: The number of deaths above the expected threshold, calculated as total deaths minus expected deaths.
- non_covid_deaths: Deaths not attributed to COVID-19.
- covid_deaths_per_100k: The rate of COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 residents.
- excess_deaths_per_100k: The rate of excess deaths per 100,000 residents.
- excess_deaths_pct_change: The percentage change in excess deaths.
Distribution
This dataset is primarily available in CSV format. It includes a file named
all_weekly_excess_deaths.csv, which is approximately 948.57 kB in size and contains data across 17 columns with 5770 valid entries. Another associated file, us-counties.csv, provides daily new cases and deaths for US counties, including seven-day rolling averages. The dataset is expected to be updated daily.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Epidemiological studies on global mortality patterns.
- Public health policy analysis to assess the impact of the pandemic.
- Tracking and monitoring the progression of COVID-19 related deaths.
- Academic research into excess mortality and non-COVID-19 death trends during a pandemic.
- Visualisations and dashboards for public information and awareness.
Coverage
The dataset covers 45 countries worldwide. The time range for the
all_weekly_excess_deaths.csv data spans from 28th December 2019 to 23rd July 2022, with weekly breakdowns provided. Geographical scope includes global coverage with specific detailed weekly breakdowns from official sources around the world.License
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
This dataset is suitable for:
- Public health researchers and epidemiologists analysing disease trends.
- Government agencies and policy makers for evidence-based decision making.
- Data scientists and analysts building predictive models or trend analyses.
- Journalists and media outlets reporting on global health crises.
- Academic institutions and students conducting research on mortality statistics.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Global COVID-19 Mortality Statistics
- Worldwide Weekly Excess Deaths Data
- COVID-19 Global Death Toll Dataset
- Pandemic Mortality Data (Global)
Attributes
Original Data Source: COVID-19 Global Death Toll Dataset
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