Population, total

API Access

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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/

├ README.md

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

└ datapackage.json

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

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Schema

name	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.

Data Files

File	Description	Size	Last modified	Download
data		471 kB	2 months ago	data

Files	Size	Format	Created	Updated	License	Source
1	471 kB	csv		4 months ago

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.