Make a Map from World Bank Data

Make a map PNG from World Bank data.

To get started, follow these steps:

Visit https://databank.worldbank.org.
Select a database of your choice.
Click on Download options and choose CSV format to download the dataset.

Now you're ready to test the tool with your own dataset!

Series Code

Value Column

Fig Title

Legend Text

Min Color

Max Color

Csv File

Quick Help

Series Code: Specify a unique code for the data you want to visualize, such as population, GDP, or surface area.
Value Column: Choose the column containing data values corresponding to the series code (e.g., "2000 [YR2000]").
Figure Title: Add a title to provide context for your map.
Legend Text: Describe the legend to help viewers understand the color scale.
Min and Max Colors: Select colors representing minimum and maximum values on your map.
CSV File: Your data source, following a format similar to the World Bank Data spreadsheet.

Data Format

The tool adapts to various spreadsheet formats. Here's an example in a World Bank Data format:

Country Name   Country Code  Series Name                   Series Code  2000 [YR2000]
United States  USA           Population, total             SP.POP.TOTL  282162411    
United States  USA           Population growth (annual %)  SP.POP.GROW  1.112768997

Adjust series codes and value columns based on your data structure.