Data Attribution

Credits and source attribution for World Wide Inflation

Primary Data Source

World Bank Open Data

All inflation data displayed on World Wide Inflation is sourced from the World Bank Open Data initiative.

Data Indicator: FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG (Inflation, consumer prices (annual %))
Coverage: 200+ countries and regions
Time Period: 1960–present (data availability varies by country)
Update Frequency: Periodically updated by the World Bank
API Endpoint: https://api.worldbank.org/v2/country/all/indicator/FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

Visit data.worldbank.org for more information.

World Wide Inflation License

The World Wide Inflation dashboard and all its components are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

This means you are free to:

Share: Copy and redistribute the dashboard, code, and visualizations
Adapt: Remix, modify, and build upon the dashboard for any purpose
Commercial use: You may use it commercially (including with advertising through AdSense or other platforms)

Under the condition that you provide appropriate attribution to World Wide Inflation and the World Bank.

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Data License

World Bank data is made available under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

You are free to:

Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format
Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, even commercially

Under the following term:

Attribution: You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made

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Commercial Use & Advertising

Yes, you can use World Wide Inflation with AdSense and other advertising platforms.

Both the World Wide Inflation dashboard and World Bank data are licensed under CC BY 4.0, which explicitly permits commercial use and monetization. This includes:

Google AdSense and other ad networks
Sponsored content and partnerships
Commercial data analysis and reports
Commercial redistribution with modifications

The only requirement is proper attribution. You must credit:

World Wide Inflation as the dashboard source
The World Bank as the data provider

License Compatibility Summary

Component	License	AdSense Compatible
World Wide Inflation Dashboard	CC BY 4.0	✅ Yes
World Bank Data	CC BY 4.0	✅ Yes
Source Code (TypeScript/Vite)	CC BY 4.0	✅ Yes

omply with CC BY 4.0

How to Cite World Wide Inflation

If you use this dashboard or its data in academic work, journalism, or any publication, please cite as follows:

World Wide Inflation. Global inflation tracker powered by World Bank Open Data.
Available at: https://worldwideinflation.com
Data source: World Bank Open Data API (Indicator: FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG)
Accessed: [Date]

Attribution Requirements

When using World Bank data through World Wide Inflation, you must:

Credit the World Bank as the primary data source
Include a link to data.worldbank.org
Mention the indicator code (FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG)
Note the CC BY 4.0 license

Tools & Technologies

World Wide Inflation is built with:

TypeScript: For type-safe, maintainable code
Vite: Modern frontend build tool
SVG & Canvas: For interactive data visualization

Data Disclaimer

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, World Wide Inflation makes no warranty regarding the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the data displayed. Always refer to the original World Bank sources for authoritative information.

Data may be subject to revision by the World Bank. Historical corrections or updates are not automatically reflected in real-time.

Contact & Questions

For questions about data sources, attribution, or licensing, please contact us at:

Email: contact@worldwideinflation.com
Website: worldwideinflation.com