Correlation Explorer
Pick two indicators to see how countries and regions compare — bubble size = population · click any dot for details
2022
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Urbanization vs Trade · 2022
In 2022, Urban Population and Trade Openness show a weak positive correlation (r = 0.32) across 182 countries.
A slight tendency links higher urbanization to higher trade, but the relationship is inconsistent and varies widely by region.
Use the interactive bubble chart to explore individual countries and regions, or adjust the year slider to see how this relationship has evolved over time. Bubble size represents population.