Data to understand.
Evidence to decide.
Explore global indicators, country statistics, economic and social data, research datasets and trusted international evidence through one integrated knowledge gateway.
Data by theme
Navigate global evidence through the economic, social, scientific and institutional dimensions shaping our world.
Economy & Finance
GDP, growth, inflation, employment, debt and financial systems.
Population & Society
Population, demographics, urbanisation and social development.
Education
Participation, attainment, literacy and education systems.
Health
Life expectancy, health systems and population wellbeing.
Trade & Investment
Trade flows, investment and international economic integration.
Energy
Energy use, electricity, renewables and energy transition.
Environment & Climate
Emissions, climate change and environmental sustainability.
Digital & Technology
Internet access, digital transformation and connectivity.
Labour & Employment
Employment, unemployment and labour market participation.
Food & Agriculture
Agriculture, food systems and rural development.
Cities & Urbanisation
Urban population, infrastructure and changing cities.
Development & Poverty
Poverty, inequality and human development indicators.
Essential measures of our world
Start with widely used indicators and move directly into the live Country Data Explorer.
GDP
Gross domestic product in current US dollars.
GDP per Capita
Economic output relative to population.
Population
Total population by country and year.
Inflation
Annual consumer price inflation.
Unemployment
Share of the labour force without employment.
Life Expectancy
Average life expectancy at birth.
Education Enrolment
Secondary education enrolment.
Internet Access
Individuals using the internet.
CO₂ Emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions per capita.
Country Data Explorer
Select a country and indicator to retrieve a live statistical time series from the World Bank Indicators API.
Compare countries
Place national performance in context by comparing economies, societies and development trajectories.
Context changes the meaning of data.
Compare countries across common indicators, time periods and development dimensions.
Economic Comparison
GDP, growth, inflation, employment and trade.
Social Comparison
Population, education, health and development.
Climate Comparison
Emissions, energy use and sustainability indicators.
Digital Comparison
Internet use, connectivity and digital development.
Explore the world by region
Connect country statistics with wider regional patterns and comparative research.
Global data ecosystem
Access internationally recognised statistical organisations, research databases and specialist data platforms.
Development, economy, population and global indicators.
Explore source →Macroeconomic, financial and fiscal statistics.
Explore source →International statistics across UN agencies and programmes.
Explore source →Economic, social, education and policy indicators.
Explore source →Official statistical information for Europe.
Explore source →Global health statistics and public health evidence.
Explore source →Education, science, culture and communication statistics.
Explore source →Agriculture, food systems and rural development data.
Explore source →Turn statistics into knowledge.
Good research requires more than numbers. Explore datasets, trends, visual evidence, metadata and methods to understand what the data actually means.
Learn to work with evidence
Data becomes valuable when researchers understand its definitions, limitations, context and methodology.
How to Read Statistics
Understand percentages, rates, averages, indexes and statistical change.
How to Compare Countries
Compare national indicators without losing demographic, economic and methodological context.
How to Cite Data
Reference datasets, indicators and statistical databases correctly.
Understanding Indicators
Learn what indicators measure and where interpretation can become misleading.
Evaluating Data Quality
Assess reliability, methodology, coverage, comparability and source credibility.
Understanding Trends
Distinguish long-term structural trends from short-term statistical movements.
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