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.
The related data links are centered on Timor-Leste.
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.