Sources
At LiveGDP, we are committed to providing transparent, accurate, and reliable economic data. The information displayed across our website is collected from internationally recognized organizations, official statistical agencies, and trusted public databases.
Our rankings, maps, charts, live counters, and country comparisons are based on the latest available data from these sources.
Primary Data Sources
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
The International Monetary Fund is one of the world’s leading providers of macroeconomic and financial data. We use IMF datasets for GDP, GDP growth, GDP per capita, economic forecasts, and related indicators.
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World Bank
The World Bank provides one of the largest collections of global development indicators covering GDP, population, inflation, trade, poverty, and economic growth.
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OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) publishes economic, financial, labor market, and development statistics used for international comparisons.
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United Nations (UN)
The United Nations and its agencies provide demographic, economic, social, and development indicators covering countries and territories worldwide.
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Additional Reference Sources
Depending on the dataset, LiveGDP may also reference:
- National Statistics Offices
- Central Banks
- Government Economic Agencies
- International Trade Organizations
- Regional Development Banks
- Official Public Data Portals
These sources are used to verify and supplement international datasets whenever appropriate.
Data Updates
Economic data is regularly updated as new information becomes available. Figures may change over time due to:
- Revised government statistics
- IMF forecast updates
- World Bank database revisions
- Exchange rate changes
- Methodological improvements
We periodically review and update our datasets to reflect the latest available information.
Accuracy and Transparency
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, economic statistics are subject to revisions by source institutions. As a result, some figures on LiveGDP may differ slightly from values published elsewhere.
For complete details on how we collect, process, and display data, please visit our Methodology page.
Contact
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