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Start with these files — they give you everything you need to understand and access the dataset.
- 1. Fetch datapackage.json to inspect schema and resources
- 2. Download data resources listed in datapackage.json
- 3. Read README.md for full context
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inflation-gdp
Schema
| name | type |
|---|---|
| Country | string |
| Country Code | string |
| Year | year |
| Inflation | number |
inflation-consumer
Schema
| name | type |
|---|---|
| Country | string |
| Country Code | string |
| Year | year |
| Inflation | number |
Data Files
| File | Description | Size | Last modified | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
inflation-gdp | 449 kB | 26 days ago | inflation-gdp | |
inflation-consumer | 556 kB | 26 days ago | inflation-consumer |
| Files | Size | Format | Created | Updated | License | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1.01 MB | 8 months ago | Open Data Commons Public Domain Dedication and License v1.0 | The World Bank |
Inflation, GDP deflator (annual %) and Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) for most countries in the world when it has been measured.
Data
The data comes from The World Bank (CPI), The World Bank (GDP) and is collected from 1973 to 2014. There are some values missing from data so users of the data will have to guess what should be in the empty slots.
The actual download happens via The World Bank's API (with csv as the requested format) (CPI), The World Bank's API (with csv as the requested format) (GDP).
Preparation
Usage of process.py
Convert World Bank Inflation data into a data package resource.
Requirements
- Python 3 required.
Processing
Run the following to download and process data:
make data
Automation
Up-to-date (auto-updates every 3 months) inflation dataset could be found on the datahub.io: https://datahub.io/core/inflation
License
This Data Package is licensed by its maintainers under the Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL).