World Bank Indicators
Pull GDP, inflation, population, life expectancy, debt-to-GDP, and any of 1,400+ other country-level indicators. Cross-border M&A macro layer, sourced direct.
Why this exists
For cross-border investment thesis or country-of-operation diligence, the World Bank's indicator set is the canonical macro reference. GDP and growth rate frame the opportunity; inflation, debt-to-GDP, and unemployment frame the risk. One country, eight indicators, twelve years of history — fast.
Frequently asked questions
What indicators does World Bank Indicators expose?
GDP, GDP growth, inflation, unemployment, debt-to-GDP, population, life expectancy, and energy consumption per capita — for any country across 2010-2024. Eight pre-set indicators on the tool plus the underlying API supports 1,400+.
Is this authoritative?
World Bank is the canonical macro reference for cross-country indicators. Data flows from national statistical offices, IMF, OECD with World Bank's standardization layer. Lag varies by indicator (GDP typically Q+1 quarters; population annual; some social indicators 2-3 years).
When is this used?
Cross-border investment thesis grounding, country-of-operation risk assessment, comparative analysis of macro environments, and journalism on global trends.