WTO Codes and Names for Countries or Customs Territories

This dataset provides the standardized numeric codes and official names used by the World Trade Organization (WTO) to identify countries and customs territories consistently across its databases and publications. It includes both current and historical codes to account for geopolitical changes. The dataset is presented as a structured table with columns for code, language, name, start date, and end date, facilitating integration with other datasets.

Key Data Components:
Unique numeric codes assigned to each country and customs territory.
Language codes indicating the linguistic version of the name (English, French and Spanish).
Official country and territory names used by the WTO.
Validity periods with start and end dates reflecting changes.