LibGuides: Finding Country Information: Statistics

Finding Country Information: Statistics Introduction

See the information on this page to find websites and reference sources with country-based statistical information.

For more details on finding statistics, see the library research guide below:

Finding Statistics and Datasets Marymount University L&LS Research Guide to finding statistical information.

Statistical Overviews

International Database (IDB)
From the U.S. Census Bureau, provides tables, country rankings and world population information.
International Statistical Agencies
Links to list of international international statistical agencies.
Nation Master
Statistics worldwide on the environment, education, energy, immigration, terrorism, transportation, and more. To verify the source, view the "Source:" field below the graph or table.
UNdata
United Nations Statistics Division. Allows users to search and download a variety of statistics from the United Nations
United Nations (UN) Statistics
Publishes the Demographic Yearbook that includes sections on economic characteristics, household characteristics, and population census.
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Annual issues date back to 1948
United Nations Development Programme/Human Development Reports
Rates countries by Human Development Index, which includes life expectancy, literacy and school enrollment, and standard of living
United Nations Statistics Division - National Statistical Offices
Find the direct link to each UN member country's national statistical office.
World Bank Data and Resources
Data and statistics provided by national governments.

Reference Resources

The Statesman's Yearbook. (annual) REF JA51 .S7 Divided into two sections, the second part presents detailed information for each country in the world.

Statistical Yearbook. (annual) REF HA12.5 .U63 Produced by the United Nations, it provides "a wide range of Internationally available statistics on social and economic conditions and activities." It is divided into four parts: world and region summary, population and social statistics, economic activity, and international economic relations.