Searching Economic Data
MACROVISONOMICS makes it easy to find economic data using natural language queries. No need to know database codes or technical terminology.How Search Works
Simply type what you’re looking for in everyday language. The platform understands your intent and finds relevant economic indicators.Example Searches
| What you type | What you get |
|---|---|
| ”GDP growth” | GDP growth rate (annual %) |
| “unemployment rates” | Unemployment, total (% of labor force) |
| “inflation” | Consumer price inflation (annual %) |
| “life expectancy” | Life expectancy at birth (years) |
| “CO2 emissions” | CO2 emissions per capita |
| ”population growth” | Population growth (annual %) |
| “trade balance” | Net trade in goods and services |
| ”foreign investment” | Foreign direct investment inflows |
Search Query Types
Basic Indicator Search
Just name what you’re looking for:With Countries or Regions
Include geographic context:With Time Periods
Add temporal context:Complex Natural Language
Ask full questions:Search Modes
Choose the search mode that best fits your needs:Neural Search
Default mode. AI understands the meaning behind your query and finds semantically similar indicators — even if you use different words than the official indicator names.
Keyword Search
Exact text matching for when you know the specific indicator code or name. Fast and precise.
Research Mode
Deep multi-step analysis that goes beyond simple search. The AI agent researches your question comprehensively, gathering data from multiple sources before presenting results.
Agent Processing Steps
When using Neural or Research mode, you’ll see a visual indicator showing real-time progress through 5 stages: Understanding query → Searching indicators → Fetching data → Preparing visualization → Analyzing results. Detected entities like countries, indicators, and suggested chart types are displayed as they are parsed.Search Tips
Be Specific
Be Specific
The more specific your search, the better the results.
- Instead of “economy” → try “GDP per capita growth”
- Instead of “health” → try “health expenditure as % of GDP”
- Instead of “environment” → try “CO2 emissions per capita”
Include Country Names
Include Country Names
Add countries to scope your results:
- “unemployment in Germany”
- “China GDP growth”
- “US vs EU inflation”
Use Time Periods
Use Time Periods
Add time context for better results:
- “GDP growth since 2010”
- “inflation last 5 years”
- “trade trends from 2015 to 2023”
Try Synonyms
Try Synonyms
If one search doesn’t work, try alternatives:
- “jobless rate” → unemployment
- “cost of living” → inflation / CPI
- “greenhouse gases” → CO2 emissions
- “foreign investment” → FDI
Use Country Groups
Use Country Groups
Reference economic blocs for quick multi-country analysis:
- “G7 GDP comparison”
- “BRICS population growth”
- “EU unemployment rates”
- “OECD inflation”
Available Indicators
MACROVISONOMICS provides access to 500,000+ economic indicators from 16+ sources across categories:Economic Growth
- GDP (current, constant, per capita, PPP)
- GDP growth rates
- GNI and GNP measures
- Gross national expenditure
Employment
- Unemployment rates (total, youth, by gender)
- Labor force participation
- Employment by sector (agriculture, industry, services)
Prices & Inflation
- Consumer price index (CPI)
- Inflation rates
- GDP deflator
- Exchange rates
Trade & Finance
- Exports and imports (goods and services)
- Trade balance
- Current account
- Foreign direct investment (FDI)
- External debt
Demographics
- Population and growth
- Life expectancy
- Birth and death rates
- Age distribution
- Urban population
Health
- Health expenditure (public and private)
- Hospital beds per capita
- Physicians per capita
- Infant and child mortality
- Disease prevalence
Environment
- CO2 and greenhouse gas emissions
- Renewable energy consumption
- Forest area
- Energy use per capita
- Air pollution
Education
- Education spending
- Literacy rates
- School enrollment (primary, secondary, tertiary)
- Pupil-teacher ratios
Search Results
What You See
After searching, you’ll see:- Primary Match: The most relevant indicator
- Related Indicators: Similar metrics you might also want
- Data Preview: Quick overview of available data
- Country Suggestions: Recommended country selections
Data Availability Information
Each result shows:- Which countries have data
- Available time range
- Data source (World Bank, FRED, IMF, OECD, Eurostat, ILO, WHO, or other source)
- Last updated date
Filtering Results
By Data Source
Focus on specific data providers for consistency.World Option Availability: The “World” aggregate in the country selector is only available when the World Bank data source is selected. If you switch to a different source (FRED, IMF, OECD, etc.), the World option will be greyed out — global aggregates are specific to World Bank indicators. Switch back to World Bank to re-enable it.
By Frequency
Choose between annual, quarterly, or monthly data where available.By Category
Filter to economic, social, or environmental indicators.Recent Searches
Your recent searches are saved for quick access:- Find them on the home page “Recent” section
- Click to repeat any previous search
- Clear history anytime from Settings
Bookmarking Indicators
Found an indicator you use often? Save it:- Search for the indicator
- Click the bookmark icon
- Access it anytime from My Space
Follow-Up Suggestions
After your initial search, the platform suggests related queries:Example: After searching 'GDP growth'
Suggested follow-ups:
- “Compare GDP growth across G7 countries”
- “Show GDP growth vs inflation”
- “Add BRICS countries to comparison”
- “Extend time range to 2000”
- “Switch to per capita view”