WDI

World Bank World Development Indicators (India)

World Bank WDI (India) is used for comparable development indicators alongside national series.

Open downloadLargeGood starting dataset
Host / institution

World Bank · World Bank

Geography

India, international comparators

Time coverage

1960–present (series-dependent)

Update frequency

Regular bulk updates

What this is best for

Cross-country macro and development series for India in a standard World Bank panel

Main limitations

National aggregates—not district microdata; some series lag or are modeled estimates

Quick answers

Short research-facing answers derived from this catalog record.

What is WDI India used for?
Cross-country macro and development series for India in a standard World Bank panel
How do you access WDI India data?
WDI India is labeled “Open download” on this guide. Open the access portal or documentation links on the record for the current host process—do not assume open download if registration or a DUA is required.
What geography and time does WDI India cover?
Geography: India, international comparators. Time coverage: 1960–present (series-dependent).
What are the main limitations of WDI India?
National aggregates—not district microdata; some series lag or are modeled estimates

Guides for using this data

Official portals, user guides, codebooks, and tutorials for access and analysis.

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Variables5

Representative fields from World Bank materials (confirm full dictionary on the official portal). Representative fields for the page table — verify the full dictionary on the official site.

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Name / codeDescription
GDP and growthGDP and growth
trade % of GDPTrade % of GDP
poverty / social indicatorsPoverty / social indicators
education and health aggregatesEducation and health aggregates
infrastructure seriesInfrastructure series
Formats

CSV · API · DataBank

Technical tags
indicator panelopen download
Example uses
Typical research and analysis uses for this dataset

India vs peers dashboards; long-run growth and trade openness

Pairs well with

Many Indian data problems need survey + administrative combinations.