Free and open access to a wide range of development data, including statistics on poverty, health, education, and infrastructure. Updated for 2026.
Research article examining the World Bank's open data initiatives and their impact on development research, published in the Journal of Development Studies, 2026.
The World Bank's comprehensive database of development indicators, covering topics such as GDP, life expectancy, and education enrollment. Data available for download in CSV and JSON formats.
News article highlighting the collaboration between the World Bank, United Nations, and other partners to promote open data for sustainable development, featuring 2026 data and initiatives.
Online course offered by the World Bank and Coursera, covering the fundamentals of open access development data, including data sources, analysis, and visualization. Updated for 2026.
API documentation for accessing World Bank development data, including code examples and tutorials for developers. Updated for 2026.
Article discussing the potential of open access development data to inform policy decisions, featuring case studies and expert insights, published in the Brookings Institution's blog, 2026.
Report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) examining the role of open data in development, including initiatives by the World Bank and other international partners, published in 2026.