Global Development / World Bank data for AI agents
World Bank Open Data for every country: GDP, growth, inflation, population, life expectancy, and more, as time series, cross-country comparisons, or country profiles. Where the upstream source provides it, the response includes a timestamp or freshness note.
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How to connect
These Global Development / World Bank tools use the same LiveDataLink endpoint as the rest of the catalog. Add it to an MCP client that supports Streamable HTTP and include your bearer key. Each source has its own coverage, update schedule, and credential requirements; those limits are listed in the catalog and response notes.
{
"mcpServers": {
"livedatalink": {
"url": "https://livedatalink.ai/mcp",
"headers": { "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" }
}
}
}Once connected, call any tool below. The free tier covers 1,000 queries each month across the 377-tool catalog, with no credit card.
Global Development / World Bank tools (3)
| worldbank_indicator | Time series for any World Bank indicator (GDP, inflation, population, and more) for one or more countries. |
| worldbank_compare | Compare the latest value of a World Bank indicator across up to 6 countries. |
| worldbank_country_profile | Snapshot of a country's key development indicators (GDP, growth, inflation, population, life expectancy) at latest year. |
Common queries this domain answers: world bank · gdp · global · country · development · macro · macroeconomic · inflation · population · life expectancy · poverty · international · economy · growth · gni · imports · exports.
Why LiveDataLink for Global Development / World Bank
- One key, 81 domains. These tools sit alongside FMCSA carrier safety, sanctions screening, SEC filings, courts, Census, and FRED through the same endpoint. Source coverage and credentials vary by tool.
- Check source terms. Sourced from World Bank Open Data; review its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results.
- For agent workflows. Read-only annotated MCP tools over Streamable HTTP with Bearer auth. Use them with clients that support this transport, including compatible Claude, Cursor, and n8n setups.
FAQ
- What can I look up in Global Development / World Bank?
- World Bank Open Data for every country: GDP, growth, inflation, population, life expectancy, and more, as time series, cross-country comparisons, or country profiles. The catalog has 3 tools, including worldbank_indicator, worldbank_compare, worldbank_country_profile. They are available over the Model Context Protocol at https://livedatalink.ai/mcp. Coverage and update timing come from World Bank Open Data.
- How do I connect these tools?
- Add https://livedatalink.ai/mcp as a Streamable HTTP MCP server in Claude, Cursor, n8n, or another compatible client, then send an "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" header. A free key includes 1,000 queries/month with no card at https://livedatalink.ai/signup/free. The same key works across domains, although some upstream sources have their own credentials or limits.
- Can I reuse the results in my product?
- That depends on World Bank Open Data's terms. Check its attribution and redistribution rules before shipping results to customers. LiveDataLink's free tier includes 1,000 queries/month, and paid plans start at $10/month.