Auto-Fetch Country Info in Excel Fast

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Country Flags and Data in Excel Automatically 

Tired of manually searching for country flags, GDP, and other details for your Excel spreadsheets? Many users waste time copying and pasting information from different websites. In this tutorial, you will learn a faster and smarter method using Excel’s built-in Geography Data Type.

This feature allows you to instantly access important country data such as:

  • Country flags

  • GDP

  • Largest city

  • Population

  • Area

  • Currency

  • And more

How to Automatically Get Country Information in Excel

Automatically Get Country Information in Excel

  1. Enter your list of country names in an Excel worksheet

  2. (Optional) Click on Insert and choose Table to convert your list into a table for easier data management

  3. With the country names selected, go to the Data tab

  4. Click on Geography under the Data Types section

  5. Excel will recognize each country and display a small icon to confirm the data type

  6. Use the Add Column button that appears to select the fields you want to retrieve, such as GDP, Flag, or Largest City

  7. You can repeat this step to add more data fields

This process is fast, accurate, and eliminates the need for manual searching.

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We have created a short, 1-minute video that walks you through the exact steps. You can watch it here:

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Why Use This Excel Feature?

  • Saves time compared to manual research

  • Brings accurate, structured data directly into your Excel sheet

  • Makes it easier to analyze data or create reports

  • Works well with Excel, Power BI, and Tableau

This Excel tip is perfect for anyone working with international data or performing global research. It helps you get more done with fewer steps.

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