The following resources offer datasets and statistics on a range of factors that impact countries' economic conditions, including labor forces, energy consumptions, and GDPs.
Authoritative, harmonized global statistical data from the International Financial Statistics, Direction of Trade, Balance of Payments, Government Finance Statistics and Coordinated Portfolio Investment Statistics.
Create tables, charts and maps with wide range of variables using data from governments and private organizations. Formerly DataPlanet.
Views also include descriptive summaries of the datasets and data sources. Datasets cover a wide range of subjects including business, finance, banking, economics, sociology, political science, demography, agriculture, education, international studies, criminal justice, housing and construction, labor and employment, energy resources and industries, and more. Sources include public, private/commercial, and nongovernmental organizations.
Population statistics include: population growth, life expectancy, migrants, refugees. Environment & Infrastructure indicators include: Research & Development expenditures, CO2 emission estimate. Economic indicators include: CPI. Social indicators include percent spent on education.
Key World Bank datasets include World Development Indicators. The "World Bank" refers to two of five institutions within the Group: International Bank for Reconstruction & Development and the International Development Association. Its mission is to fight poverty & improve living standards of people in the developing world.
