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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.urb.totl/
https://datahub.io/world-development-indicators/sp.urb.totl/_r/-/README.md
├ data.csv
https://datahub.io/world-development-indicators/sp.urb.totl/_r/-/data.csv
https://datahub.io/world-development-indicators/sp.urb.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.urb.totl/_r/-/datapackage.json
README.md— documentation
https://datahub.io/world-development-indicators/sp.urb.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 | Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages. |
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Download CSVAbout
- Last updated
- 18 February 2026
- Total rows
- ...
- Format
- CSV
- File size
- 546 kB
- License
- CC-BY-4.0
About this dataset
Urban population refers to people living in urban areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated using World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Aggregation of urban and rural population may not add up to total population because of different country coverages.