Core Macro

Core Macro delivers comprehensive macroeconomic intelligence covering more than 200 countries and regions through a database of over 20 million time series. Combining trusted data from leading international institutions, including the World Bank, IMF, OECD and Eurostat, with extensive local-source coverage, it provides a single, reliable foundation for macroeconomic research, forecasting, investment analysis and strategic decision-making worldwide.

Key Facts

• Coverage of 200+ countries and regions
• Macroeconomic, industry and financial data from both international and local sources
• 1,300+ data sources including central banks, statistical offices, ministries and international organisations
• More 20 million time series across 3,300+ datasets
• 110+ standardized economic indicators
• Data organized across 15 macroeconomic concepts

Features & Benefits

• Comprehensive economic intelligence
  Access global and local economic data through a single platform, eliminating the need to manage multiple sources.
• Unmatched local coverage
  Extensive partnerships with national institutions provide access to difficult-to-source and highly granular datasets.
• Near real-time updates
  Stay current with the latest economic releases and policy developments as data becomes available.
• Consistent data standardization
  Harmonized definitions and classifications enable reliable cross-country and historical analysis.
• Transparent methodologies
  Detailed metadata and source documentation support accurate analysis and informed decision-making.

Relevant Use Cases

• Global Macroeconomic Analysis; Access economic data from international organisations and local statistical agencies through a single, standardized platform. Integrate trusted macroeconomic indicators directly into research workflows, forecasting models and investment analysis.
• Cross-Country Comparison; Leverage CEIC's proprietary standardization framework to benchmark economies and compare growth, inflation, trade, labor markets and other key economic indicators across more than 200 countries and regions using consistent definitions and methodologies.
• Country Risk & Economic Research; Analyze detailed country-level data sourced directly from central banks, government ministries and national statistical offices to support risk assessment, market monitoring and economic research.
• Economic Forecasting & Leading Indicators; Incorporate business sentiment, consumer confidence and other survey-based indicators from both international and local sources to identify economic turning points and enhance forecasting accuracy.