World Bank Open Data Connector for AI agents.

30 live capabilities

Query 29,000+ global development indicators and macro-economic stats.

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Why people use World Bank Open Data

World Bank Full Access for Automated Global Economic Research

This Connector changes that by giving your AI agent a direct line to the entire database. You can describe the data you need in plain English, and your agent handles the navigation, pulling the correct figures into a clean format instantly.

What Vinkius changes

You get instant access to global development data without managing any API keys.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

One account · 5,900+ Connectors

Real-world use case 01

Building a policy report on energy transition

An analyst asks their agent to compare renewable energy consumption and electricity access across 20 African nations using get_renewable_energy and get_electricity_access.
Real-world use case 02

Academic research on gender parity

A student queries the proportion of women in parliament across the G7 using get_women_in_parliament to identify leaders in representation.
Real-world use case 03

Market entry research for a tech firm

A researcher uses search_indicators to find internet usage rates and R&D expenditure for a list of emerging markets.

Complete set · 30capabilities

The complete World Bank Open Data capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with World Bank Open Data.

Capability set01 / 08

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through World Bank Open Data.

01 Capability
Get indicator data
Fetches specific data for any indicator and country code. It is the primary way to get custom data points.
02 Capability
Get total population
Retrieves the total population count for a specific location. Use this for basic demographic scaling.
03 Capability
Get population growth
Provides the annual percentage of population growth. This helps in analyzing demographic trends.
04 Capability
Get poverty
Returns the poverty headcount ratio at 2017 international prices. It provides a standard metric for wealth.

Capability set02 / 08

05—08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through World Bank Open Data.

05 Capability
Get gini index
Fetches the Gini index to measure income inequality. It is useful for studying wealth distribution.
06 Capability
Get life expectancy
Pulls the average life expectancy at birth. Use this to evaluate public health outcomes.
07 Capability
Get infant mortality
Retrieves the current infant mortality rate. This is a key indicator for healthcare quality.
08 Capability
Get health expenditure
Shows health expenditure as a percentage of GDP. It helps analyze government spending priorities.

Capability set03 / 08

09—12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through World Bank Open Data.

09 Capability
Get literacy rate
Gets the adult literacy rate for a country. Use this to track educational progress.
10 Capability
Get unemployment rate
Provides the total unemployment rate as a percentage of the labor force. It tracks economic health.
11 Capability
Get labor force
Retrieves the total size of the labor force. Use this for workforce analysis.
12 Capability
Search indicators
Searches the catalog of 29,506 World Bank indicators using keywords. Use this to find specific data types.

Capability set04 / 08

13—16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through World Bank Open Data.

13 Capability
Get exports
Shows exports of goods and services as a percentage of GDP. It helps in trade analysis.
14 Capability
Get fdi
Retrieves net inflows of Foreign Direct Investment as a percentage of GDP. It tracks global capital flow.
15 Capability
Get co2 emissions
Pulls CO2 emissions in metric tons per capita. Use this for environmental impact research.
16 Capability
Get renewable energy
Shows renewable energy consumption as a percentage of the total. It tracks the green energy transition.

Capability set05 / 08

17—20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through World Bank Open Data.

17 Capability
Get electricity access
Provides the percentage of the population with electricity access. It measures basic infrastructure.
18 Capability
Get research dev expenditure
Retrieves research and development expenditure as a percentage of GDP. It tracks innovation investment.
19 Capability
List topics
Lists all 21 World Bank topics and categories. Use this to see the full scope of available data.
20 Capability
Get agriculture gdp
Shows agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as a percentage of GDP. It tracks rural economy.

Capability set06 / 08

21—24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through World Bank Open Data.

21 Capability
List countries
Lists all countries currently in the World Bank database. Use this to verify country codes.
22 Capability
Search regions
Lists the various geographic regions recognized by the World Bank. Use this to see how the data is grouped.
23 Capability
Search income levels
Lists the various income levels used by the World Bank. Use this to categorize countries by wealth.
24 Capability
Get gdp
Retrieves the Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars. It provides the primary measure of economic size.

Capability set07 / 08

25—27

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through World Bank Open Data.

25 Capability
Get gdp growth
Provides the annual percentage of GDP growth. This helps in analyzing economic momentum.
26 Capability
Get inflation
Retrieves the annual consumer price inflation rate. It tracks the purchasing power of currency.
27 Capability
Get forest area
Lists forest area as a percentage of total land area. This is useful for environmental conservation data.

Capability set08 / 08

28—30

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 30 available through World Bank Open Data.

28 Capability
Get internet usage
Shows the percentage of individuals using the internet. Use this to track digital penetration.
29 Capability
Get external debt
Gets total external debt stocks as a percentage of GNI. It helps in analyzing sovereign debt.
30 Capability
Get women in parliament
Shows the proportion of seats held by women in national parliaments. It tracks gender representation.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask World Bank Open Data to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use World Bank Open Data from the conversation.

Choose your client

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Advanced clients IDE · CLI

Claude · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BhrN9d8M6LBPNNRUvdaYIR5AmvkYEBJYEoCmTZ1b/mcp

Step 01

Open Connectors

In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add custom connector, name it World Bank Open Data, and paste the URL above.
Step 03

Turn it on in chat

Select +, open Connectors, and enable World Bank Open Data for the conversation.

ChatGPT · Web + desktop

Official guide ↗

Connector URL · ready to paste

Streamable HTTP

https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BhrN9d8M6LBPNNRUvdaYIR5AmvkYEBJYEoCmTZ1b/mcp

Step 01

Open MCP settings

On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
Step 02

Add the URL

Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the World Bank Open Data URL.
Step 03

Save and start

Save the connection and enable World Bank Open Data in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.

Cursor · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "world-bank-full-access": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BhrN9d8M6LBPNNRUvdaYIR5AmvkYEBJYEoCmTZ1b/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
Step 03

Save the file

Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
Step 04

Start using World Bank Open Data

Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using World Bank Open Data, help me...". 30 tools available

VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "world-bank-full-access": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BhrN9d8M6LBPNNRUvdaYIR5AmvkYEBJYEoCmTZ1b/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Create MCP config

Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
Step 02

Add the server config

Paste the JSON configuration above
Step 03

Enable Agent mode

Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
Step 04

Start using World Bank Open Data

Ask Copilot: "Using World Bank Open Data, help me...". 30 tools available

Windsurf · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "world-bank-full-access": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BhrN9d8M6LBPNNRUvdaYIR5AmvkYEBJYEoCmTZ1b/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open MCP Settings

Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
Step 02

Add the server

Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
Step 03

Save and reload

Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
Step 04

Start using World Bank Open Data

Open Cascade and ask: "Using World Bank Open Data, help me...". 30 tools available

Cline · IDE configuration

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "world-bank-full-access": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BhrN9d8M6LBPNNRUvdaYIR5AmvkYEBJYEoCmTZ1b/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Step 01

Open Cline MCP Settings

Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Step 02

Add remote server

Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
Step 03

Enable the server

Toggle the server switch to ON
Step 04

Start using World Bank Open Data

Ask Cline: "Using World Bank Open Data, help me...". 30 tools available

Claude Code · Terminal command

Official guide ↗

Advanced setup

claude mcp add world-bank-full-access --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_BhrN9d8M6LBPNNRUvdaYIR5AmvkYEBJYEoCmTZ1b/mcp"

Step 01

Install Claude Code

Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Step 02

Add the Connector

Run the command above in your terminal
Step 03

Verify the connection

Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Step 04

Start using World Bank Open Data

Ask Claude: "Using World Bank Open Data, show me...". 30 tools are ready

Where the request belongs

Work World Bank Open Data can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for researchers, data scientists, and policy analysts who need to move from a question to a data point without opening a browser.

01

Macroeconomic Analyst

They use this to pull growth rates and inflation data for dozens of countries to build comparison tables in a single prompt.

02

Development Researcher

They query literacy, health expenditure, and poverty ratios to write evidence-based reports on global inequality.

03

Data Scientist

They use the search capability to identify specific indicators for training models or building automated dashboards.

Build the capability set

Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

Browse Connectors

01 10 capabilities

Knoema

Access global statistics. search datasets, retrieve time-series data, and audit economic indicators.

02 4 capabilities

World Bank Economy

Instantly query GDP, inflation, economic growth, and financial sector indicators from the World Bank. Zero auth required.

03 3 capabilities

OECD Data API

Access global economic data. audit social and fiscal series via AI.

04 5 capabilities

World Bank Education & Health

Retrieve global life expectancy, infant mortality, literacy rates, and social welfare statistics without any authentication.

05 5 capabilities

World Bank Population

Access demographic data, total populations, poverty headcount, and inequality (Gini) statistics instantly from the World Bank.

06 3 capabilities

Asian Development Bank

Access comprehensive macroeconomic indicators for 49 Asia-Pacific economies. GDP, inflation, trade, population, and more. directly from the ADB.

Bring your own AI

Change the model, client or framework. Keep World Bank Open Data connected.

Before you connect

Questions about World Bank Open Data.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Does World Bank Full Access require an API key to work?

No, this Connector provides zero-auth access. You don't need to sign up for any external accounts or manage complex API credentials; it works straight out of the box.

Can I use World Bank Full Access to find specific indicators like literacy?

Yes, you can search the entire catalog of over 29,000 indicators. Just ask your agent to find a specific metric, and it will locate the correct data for you.

What countries are included in the World Bank Full Access data?

It includes the full list of countries recognized by the World Bank. You can query data for any nation or geographic region in their database.

Is the data in World Bank Full Access updated in real-time?

The data reflects the most recent official figures provided by the World Bank. While it is not a real-time ticker like a stock price, it is the most current official macro-data available.

Can I use World Bank Full Access for climate change research?

Absolutely. It includes 21 categories, including climate change, renewable energy, and CO2 emissions, making it perfect for environmental research.

How do I get the GDP of a specific country using this Connector?

You can simply ask your AI client to 'get the GDP of France' or any other country. The Connector will automatically pull the current Gross Domestic Product in US dollars.

How do I get started?

Our World Bank Open Data servers require absolutely zero authentication. You do not need to register, get an API key, or setup webhooks. Just instantly connect and your AI agent can begin querying decades of global data.

How does the AI know which of the 29,506 indicators to use?

The server includes an incredibly powerful search_indicators capability. The agent can search by concept (like 'Renewable Energy') and the server returns the precise indicator codes (like 'EG.FEC.RNEW.ZS') needed to pull the data directly.

Is there any rate limit or API key required to process deep geographical queries?

No! This provides frictionless access across the massive public array without writing SDK codes or navigating Webhooks; just connect instantly to the largest global indicator pool on earth.

What is the scale of the data I can access?

You have direct access to 64 years of historical data covering 196+ sovereign states and global regional aggregates, powered directly by the World Bank's robust open data initiatives.

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