World Bank Indicators API v2
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Documentation: datahelpdesk.worldbank.org ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
The World Bank Indicators API v2 is completely keyless, exposing 1,000+ development indicators (GDP, poverty, health, education, trade) for every country. Results are JSON with date ranges and per-page options. No signup, no published numeric limit.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: No published numeric limit; use reasonable request rates.
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: GDP comparisons Development research Country dashboards
Setup
- No signup or key needed.
- Pick a country code and indicator code from the documentation.
- Call https://api.worldbank.org/v2/country/<CC>/indicator/<CODE>?format=json.
Example
GET https://api.worldbank.org/v2/country/US/indicator/NY.GDP.MKTP.CD?format=json&date=2020:2024Use cases
- Country comparison dashboards
- Development and economics research
- Time-series GDP and poverty charts