Overview of the Gapminder Dataset

The Gapminder dataset provides country-level data over time, capturing key indicators of human development such as life expectancy, GDP per capita, and population size. This dataset spans from 1952 to 2007, collected every five years, and covers more than 140 countries worldwide.

In this dashboard, focus was placed on Africa, Asia, and Europe to observe the relationship between health, population dynamics, and economic development, as well as the uneven progress across different continents.

  • Africa: Historically characterized by lower life expectancy, higher population growth rates, and slower economic development. Despite these challenges, recent decades show gradual improvements in life expectancy and income.

  • Asia: Demonstrates rapid economic growth, particularly in East and Southeast Asia, alongside substantial gains in life expectancy. Population sizes are the largest globally, with countries like China and India dominating the dataset.

  • Europe: Consistently records the highest life expectancy values, relatively stable population growth, and higher GDP per capita compared to the other two continents.

Use the tabs above to navigate the continents (Africa, Asia, and Europe) to gain insights into regional disparities and trends in health and economic development.

Data Coverage by Continents of Focus

Average Population

929 M

Average GDP Per Capita

3,089

Average Life Expectancy

54 Years

Average Life Expectancy in Africa Over Time
Top 5 Most Populous African Countries (2007)
Distribution of Life Expectancy in Africa Across Decades

Average Population

3,811 M

Average GDP Per Capita

12,473

Average Life Expectancy

70 Years

Average Life Expectancy in Asia Over Time
Top 5 Most Populous Asian Countries (2007)
Distribution of Life Expectancy in Asia Across Decades

Average Population

586 M

Average GDP Per Capita

25,054

Average Life Expectancy

77 Years

Average Life Expectancy in Europe Over Time
Top 5 Most Populous European Countries (2007)
Distribution of Life Expectancy in Europe Across Decades
Gapminder Data (Africa, Asia, Europe)