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World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) Review, Pricing, and Features
World Bank Open Data is a free official source for global macroeconomic, development, GDP, population, inflation, trade, and country-level indicators. It is valuable for research, dashboards, and macro context, but it is not security pricing, company fundamentals, portfolio analytics, or real-time market data.
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Pricing
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Key features
- Access to nearly 16,000 time-series indicators across 45+ databases, with many country-level series spanning decades.
- The V2 Indicators API is available without an API key, authentication flow, credit card, or subscription.
- Query access for data in JSON or XML, including multi-indicator calls subject to URL and endpoint limits.
- DataBank to build tables, charts, and maps, then download data in Excel, CSV, TXT, and SDMX formats.
- Download support for individual indicator pages directly as CSV, Excel, or XML for quick research workflows.
- The SDMX API and Data Catalog API when metadata, dataset discovery, or statistical-system integrations matter.
- Tools for building country dashboards, macro screens, educational pages, and market-context views from official open datasets.
- Release cadence: indicators may be annual, quarterly, or irregular, so this is not useful for intraday trading.
- Most data is CC BY 4.0, while some third-party datasets carry separate redistribution terms.
- World Bank Open Data are macro and development data infrastructure, not stock prices, broker data, company research, portfolio tracking, or advice.
FAQ
Is World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) free?
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) is free to use. Visit the vendor site for the latest limits and onboarding details.
Who is World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) best for?
It suits beginner, intermediate, and advanced users.
What platforms and connections does World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) support?
You can use World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) on Web. World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) offers an API (REST) with None authentication.
Which markets does World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) cover?
World Bank Open Data (data.worldbank.org) covers North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, and Africa. It tracks Other.
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