What Is the World Bank?
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The World Bank provides a wide range of long-run cross-country data on the economy, population, and society.
In Short
MacroChart relies heavily on World Bank data for core series such as GDP, inflation, unemployment, population, and trade. It is especially strong for long-run annual comparison.
Why It Matters
Because it covers a large number of countries with long historical series, it is one of the best starting points for a global overview.
How To Read It
Most World Bank series are annual rather than monthly. They are better for structural comparison and long-run trends than for short-term macro timing.