Guides: International Studies Research Guide: Statistics

Sources of Statistical Information

CIA. The World Factbook This link opens in a new window
An annual publication from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, with basic background information and statistics on all countries.
Access note: Freely available to the public.

Eurostat
Searchable database of European Statistics
International Data Base (IDB): US Census Bureau
Basic demographic and socioeconomic data for almost every country in the world.

Passport This link opens in a new window
Market research database providing statistics and analysis on companies, industries, economies, and consumers worldwide.
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Access note: Not available to walk-in users.

UNdata
The United Nations Statistical Division offers 60 million data points covering a wide range of themes including agriculture, crime, education, employment, energy, environment, health, HIV/AIDS, human development, industry, information & communication technology, national accounts, population, refugees, tourism, and trade.

UNESCO Institute for Statistics This link opens in a new window
Statistics on education and literacy, science and technology and culture and communication for United Nations members. Data may be printed or downloaded for analysis.
Access note: Freely available to the public.
World Bank This link opens in a new window
Extensive information on the five institutions that comprise the World Bank Group--their organization, mission, programs, quick facts and summaries of individual country activity.
Access note: Freely available to the public.