Our Data Sources

World Scorecard is built on the dedication of trusted global institutions that collect, maintain, and share reliable data with the world. Their work makes it possible for researchers, policymakers, and the public to understand global progress through evidence and transparency. We extend our appreciation to these organizations for making their data publicly accessible.

World Bank

An international financial institution owned by 189 member countries. The World Bank provides loans, grants, research, and extensive datasets on development, finance, population, health, education, and more.

Website: https://www.worldbank.org

IMF DataMapper

Part of the International Monetary Fund, the DataMapper tool publishes essential global economic indicators drawn from IMF databases, covering GDP, inflation, debt, and other fiscal data.

Website: https://www.imf.org

UNDP (Human Development Reports)

The United Nations Development Programme publishes the Human Development Reports, including the Human Development Index (HDI), which measure health, education, inequality, and well-being worldwide.

Website: https://hdr.undp.org

Our World in Data

A non-profit research organization and open data platform that compiles, analyzes, and visualizes datasets across health, environment, energy, economy, and other global topics.

Website: https://ourworldindata.org

World Happiness Report

An annual publication that ranks countries by subjective well-being, based on life evaluations collected by surveys such as the Gallup World Poll.

Website: https://worldhappiness.report

Freedom House

An independent NGO founded in 1941 that advocates for democracy and publishes the annual Freedom in the World report, assessing political rights and civil liberties globally.

Website: https://freedomhouse.org

OECD (PISA)

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development runs the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), a triennial study testing 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics, and science.

Website: https://www.oecd.org

Transparency International

A global NGO founded in 1993 dedicated to combating corruption and promoting transparency. Known for its Corruption Perceptions Index and Global Corruption Barometer.

Website: https://www.transparency.org

Global Carbon Project / Global Carbon Budget

An international research initiative that tracks global and national carbon dioxide emissions, producing the annual Global Carbon Budget used widely in climate analysis.

Website: https://globalcarbonproject.org