DISCIPLINE · 35% of composite
Our World in Data vs World Bank — Discipline
How rigorously each source backs its factual claims with verifiable evidence.
Verdict
Our World in Data outscores World Bank on Citation Discipline by 2 points (A · 92 vs A · 90).
Higher Discipline
Research
Our World in Data
ourworldindata.org
A·92
Rank #38 of 130 on Discipline
Source data + methodology cited per chart; peer-reviewed academic team; corrections public.
Government
World Bank
worldbank.org
A·90
Rank #51 of 130 on Discipline
Multi-country data with World Bank methodology; staff research peer-reviewed.
Global rank · Discipline
Why these Discipline scores
Our World in DataA·92
Discipline · 92/100
Source data + methodology cited per chart; peer-reviewed academic team; corrections public.
World BankA·90
Discipline · 90/100
Multi-country data with World Bank methodology; staff research peer-reviewed.
Signals behind the Discipline score
Our World in Data
- Methodology pagesEach chart links to full methodology + source data.
World Bank
- WB Open DataMember-country data with documented methodology.
Other dimensions for Our World in Data vs World Bank
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