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API Access
Access dataset files directly from scripts, code, or AI agents.
Dataset Files
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.
/world-development-indicators/sp.pop.totl/
https://datahub.io/world-development-indicators/sp.pop.totl/_r/-/README.md
├ data.csv
https://datahub.io/world-development-indicators/sp.pop.totl/_r/-/data.csv
https://datahub.io/world-development-indicators/sp.pop.totl/_r/-/datapackage.json
Key Files
Start with these files — they give you everything you need to understand and access the dataset.
datapackage.json— metadata & schema
https://datahub.io/world-development-indicators/sp.pop.totl/_r/-/datapackage.json
README.md— documentation
https://datahub.io/world-development-indicators/sp.pop.totl/_r/-/README.md
Typical Usage
- 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 | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Country Name | string | Country or Region name |
| Country Code | string | ISO 3-digit ISO code extended to include regional codes e.g. EUR, ARB etc |
| Year | year | Year |
| Value | number | Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates. |
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- Last updated
- 18 February 2026
- Total rows
- ...
- Format
- CSV
- File size
- 471 kB
- License
- CC-BY-4.0
About this dataset
Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.