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Data Sources

Visonomics807 provides access to economic data from trusted global institutions.

Primary Data Sources

World Bank

The primary data source for global economic indicators.

World Bank Open Data

Coverage: 200+ countries and territoriesTime Range: 1960 - PresentUpdate Frequency: Annual (with some quarterly indicators)Categories: Economic, Social, Environmental, Governance

Available Indicators

The World Bank provides thousands of indicators including:
CategoryExample Indicators
EconomyGDP, GNI, Inflation, Trade, FDI
EmploymentUnemployment, Labor force, Wages
DemographicsPopulation, Life expectancy, Birth rate
HealthHealth spending, Hospital beds, Mortality rates
EducationLiteracy, School enrollment, Education spending
EnvironmentCO2 emissions, Forest area, Renewable energy
InfrastructureInternet users, Electricity access, Roads

Data Quality

Verification

All data displayed in Visonomics807 is:
  • Sourced directly from official data providers
  • Time-stamped with fetch date
  • Attributed to the original source

Data Freshness

  • Data is refreshed regularly from source APIs
  • Each chart shows when data was last updated
  • Historical data remains consistent with official records

Missing Data

Some data points may be unavailable because:
  • The country didn’t report data for that year
  • Data collection methods changed
  • Certain indicators aren’t tracked in all countries
Gaps in the data are displayed as breaks in line charts or empty cells in tables. This accurately represents the actual data availability.

Understanding Indicators

Indicator Codes

Each indicator has a unique code:
Example CodeIndicator
NY.GDP.MKTP.CDGDP (current US$)
SL.UEM.TOTL.ZSUnemployment (% of labor force)
SP.DYN.LE00.INLife expectancy at birth
FP.CPI.TOTL.ZGInflation, consumer prices
EN.ATM.CO2E.PCCO2 emissions per capita

Units

Common units across indicators:
UnitMeaning
Current US$Dollar value at the time
Constant 2015 US$Inflation-adjusted dollars
%Percentage
Per 1,000Rate per thousand people
Per capitaPer person

Citation & Attribution

When using Visonomics807 data in research or publications:

Suggested Citation Format

Data source: World Bank via Visonomics807
Indicator: [Indicator Name]
Countries: [List of countries]
Time period: [Start year] - [End year]
Accessed: [Date]

Terms of Use

Data from the World Bank is available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license, which allows:
  • Sharing and redistributing data
  • Adapting and transforming data
  • Commercial and non-commercial use
With attribution: You must give appropriate credit to the data source.

Requesting Additional Data

Looking for data that’s not currently available?
  • Check if it’s available in a different category
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  • The platform continuously adds new indicators

Data Updates

Update Schedule

  • Most indicators are updated annually
  • Some economic indicators have quarterly releases
  • Data for the current year may be preliminary

Historical Revisions

Official data sources occasionally revise historical figures. When this happens:
  • The latest official values are displayed
  • Previous values are updated to match source records
  • Charts automatically reflect the most current data