Sample Indicators
In addition frequently used economic indicators, i.e.:
- GDP growth (annual %)
the World Bank also provides indicators such as:
- Mobile cellular subscriptions
- Net migration
- Access to electricity
- Ease of doing business index.
Data Catalog; & Microdata
- Data CatalogThe catalog lists over 200 datasets, "including databases, pre-formatted tables, reports, and other resources."
- Microdata LibraryThe Microdata Library provides "information about people living in developing countries, their institutions, their environment, their communities and the operation of their economies."
The data "have been collected through sample surveys of households, business establishments or other facilities. Datasets may also originate from population, housing or agricultural censuses or through an administrative data collection processes."
Open Data site from the World Bank
For most users, the simplest method is to start by selecting a country or a topic.
Data By Country: select a country, or a group of economies, based on development status, income level, or regions. The results gather tables and charts for that country, relating to:
World Development Indicators
Global Economic Prospects - Forecasts
Projects & Operations
Finances
Surveys
Climate
Data By Topic: select from a list of broad topics:
Subject Guide
Open Data
"The World Bank's Open Data initiative is intended to provide all users with access to World Bank data, according to the Open Data Terms of Use. The data catalog is a listing of available World Bank datasets, including databases, pre-formatted tables, reports, and other resources."