Five things to know about the new Human Capital Data Portal Germán Caruso & Inés de Marcos& Nicolás Francisco Abbate & Yanel Llohis & Pilar Hüppi Lo Prete & María Florencia Ruiz March 04, 2025 This page in: English © 2025 The World Bank Group

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/investinpeople/five-things-to-know-about-the-new-human-capital-data-portal Investing in human capital—the knowledge, skills, and health people accumulate over a lifetime— unlocks a nation's wealth and the full potential of individuals. Reliable measurement of human capital development is crucial to this effort. From local to global, human capital data provides key insights into effective approaches, guides efficient resource allocation, and strengthens policymakers’ commitment to investing in people, fostering sustainable and inclusive economic growth. © 2025 The World Bank Group