Official public data
Official public data
World Bank Indicators API
Open global development data covering GDP, demographics, trade, debt and country-level economic indicators.
- Provider
- World Bank
- Access
- No API key
- Primary interface
- https://api.worldbank.org/v2/country/{code}/indicator/{indicator}
World Bank
API / Skill
Research
Compare country growth and income
Coverage and reporting lags vary by country and indicator.
No API key · https://api.worldbank.org/v2/country/{code}/indicator/{indicator}
Best used for
Compare country growth and income
Research sovereign and emerging-market risk
Enrich international equity screens
Quick start
const url = 'https://api.worldbank.org/v2/country/US/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?format=json&per_page=10';
const [, observations] = await fetch(url).then(r => r.json());
console.table(observations);A practical workflow
- 1Confirm the source and license
- 2Run the smallest useful request
- 3Validate fields and missing values
- 4Cache responsibly and document assumptions
Before you build
Coverage and reporting lags vary by country and indicator.
Frequently asked questions
What can World Bank Indicators API do in a real workflow?
Compare country growth and income Research sovereign and emerging-market risk Enrich international equity screens
What access and compatibility does World Bank Indicators API require?
No API key. https://api.worldbank.org/v2/country/{code}/indicator/{indicator}.
What is the main implementation risk with World Bank Indicators API?
Coverage and reporting lags vary by country and indicator.