World Development Indicators 5.0

World Development Indicators (WDI) is a database of over 1,600 economic, social, and environmental indicators, compiled from recognized international sources, to provide a comprehensive view of development around the world.

The World Development Indicators are published by the World Bank Group. It is freely available and accessible to policymakers, researchers, analysts, journalists, and the general public.

World Development Indicators cover a wide range of topics such as population, education, health, poverty, energy, environment, economy, infrastructure, gender equality, and more. It provides data for over 200 countries and territories.

The World Development Indicators database is updated on a regular basis. New data points are added as they become available from the primary sources. Most indicators are updated annually.

Yes, you can download the data from World Development Indicators in various formats including Excel, CSV, or XML. The data is available for free under an open data license for non-commercial use. There are also APIs available for programmatic access to the data.

World Development Indicators allows you to compare indicators across different countries through various interactive tools and visualizations available on their website. You can create customized tables, charts, and maps to explore and compare different countries' data.

The primary purpose of World Development Indicators is to provide reliable and accessible data to inform evidence-based decision-making, policy formulation, research, and analysis on global development issues. It helps track progress, identify trends, and monitor the impact of policies and interventions.

Examples of indicators available in World Development Indicators include population growth rate, GDP per capita, CO2 emissions, education enrollment rates, infant mortality rate, poverty headcount ratio, access to clean water, energy use, and many more.

Yes, the World Development Indicators website provides comprehensive documentation, tutorials, and user guides to help users navigate and utilize the database effectively. Additionally, there is support available through their contact channels for any specific inquiries or issues.

Yes, World Development Indicators can be used for academic research or commercial purposes. However, it is important to comply with the open data license terms and acknowledge the source when using the data in publications or commercial applications.