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API Access
Access dataset files directly from scripts, code, or AI agents.
Each file has a stable URL (r-link) that you can use directly in scripts, apps, or AI agents. These URLs are permanent and safe to hardcode.
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
Data Files
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| Field | Type |
|---|---|
| Country Name | string |
| Country Code | string |
| Year | year |
| Value | number |
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Download CSVAbout
- Last updated
- 6 March 2026
- Total rows
- ...
- Format
- CSV
- File size
- 552 kB
- Source
- World Bank
About this dataset
Population figures for countries, regions (e.g. Asia) and the world. Data comes originally from World Bank and has been converted into standard CSV.
Data
The data is sourced from this World Bank dataset which in turn lists as sources: (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects, (2) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (3) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (4) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (5) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (6) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database.
Preparation
The population.csv is processed using scripts/process.py script.
pip install -r scripts/requirements.txt
python scripts/process.py
Automation
Up-to-date (auto-updates on quarterly basis) population dataset could be found on the datahub.io: https://datahub.io/core/population
License
This Data Package is licensed by its maintainers under the Public Domain Dedication and License (PDDL).