World Bank Open Data
Verified working Aug 3, 2026
Global development indicators, surveys, and datasets in one official hub.
World Bank Open Data is the World Bank Group’s public portal for development statistics, country profiles, indicators, survey data, and related analytical tools. It connects users to World Development Indicators, DataBank time series, the Microdata Library, the Data Catalog, and interactive Atlas visualizations covering topics such as poverty, health, education, infrastructure, climate, and economic growth.
Why it stands out
- Combines official World Bank development statistics with linked survey, debt, economic, and catalog resources.
- Strong coverage of internationally comparable country indicators, especially through World Development Indicators.
- Serves both casual browsing and deeper analysis by routing users to DataBank, Microdata Library, and Data Catalog workflows.
- Includes thematic entry points for people, prosperity, planet, infrastructure, and digital development rather than only database search.
Good to know
- Some advanced tasks require leaving the main portal for linked World Bank tools such as DataBank, Microdata Library, or Data Catalog.
- The site notes an ongoing expansion into Data360, so parts of the data experience may evolve over time.
- The page is optimized for modern browsers, which may matter for interactive maps and visualizations.
Under the radar: For custom country-by-year tables, start from an indicator or economy on the main site, then switch to DataBank when you need to change dimensions, filter years, or export a tailored dataset.
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Policy analysts and development researchers can compare country-level development indicators across economies and years. Track economic, social, environmental, and infrastructure trends for a country profile or report. Download official datasets for analysis in spreadsheets, statistical software, or dashboards. Find household survey and microdata sources through the linked Microdata Library. Use interactive Atlas stories to explain global development trends to nontechnical audiences.
Country and economy profiles, indicator browsing, World Development Indicators access, DataBank time-series analysis, Microdata Library links, downloadable datasets through the Data Catalog, multilingual navigation, thematic profiles, interactive Atlas visualizations, and links to World Bank data programs and developer resources.
Technical Notes
- World Bank developer resources provide public API access to indicators and related data, commonly available through api.worldbank.org in structured formats such as JSON and XML.
- DataBank and the Data Catalog also provide downloadable datasets and time-series tables for offline analysis.
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