World Bank Open Data
Free indicators for every country going back decades, with charts, maps and bulk downloads on each series.
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How to get the most from it
World Bank Open Data sits in Data Visualisation under Learn, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and brainy.
About this category: Visual journalism and open data done properly — charts you can interrogate rather than just look at. The argument is in the interaction.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
World Bank Open Data: quick answers
Is World Bank Open Data free?
Yes. World Bank Open Data is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use World Bank Open Data?
No. You can use World Bank Open Data without signing up for anything.
Does World Bank Open Data work on a phone?
Yes. World Bank Open Data works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is World Bank Open Data safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does World Bank Open Data take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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