Statistical Data Sources

Geohive

This site provides data mainly on the population of regions, countries, provinces and cities. Some statistics on economic factors like wealth and infrastructure are also available. The site is divided into three main parts: One dealing with the whole world and its regions, a second with all major countries separately and a third with rankings (the most, largest, longest, wealthiest, etc.).

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

A Chartbook of International Labor Comparisons: United States, Europe and Asia

The Chartbook is published annually by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics with past editions on archive. The statistical indicators included in the comparisons are: gross domestic product per capita, labor market, competitiveness in manufacturing, and consumer prices. Documents are available in HTM and PDF formats.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 8, 2011

African Growth and Opportunity Act

This site offers statistical data on bilateral trade exchanges between  African trade organizations (for example, COMESA, ECOWAS, SADC) and the United States. Also provided is statistical data that is specific to trade between the United States and individual African countries.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 10, 2011

Albania: Albanian Institute of Statistics (INSTAT)

INSTAT is an independent institution under the authority of Council of Ministers. The web site includes monthly, quarterly and yearly data on social and economic indicators. Users are automatically directed to the Albanian langauge version, but English is available.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Argentina: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC)

Insituto Nacional de Estadística y Censos (INEC) is responsible for providing statistical data about economic activity, investment, labor market, prices, foreign trade, public finance, capital market, and money and banking. Available in Spanish with limited availability in English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Aruba: Central Bureau of Statistics

This site provides detailed statistics collected by the government of Aruba.  Larger statistical categories include the business and economy, environment, labor, and tourism.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 27, 2011

Asian Development Bank Statistics Updated

The Economics and Statistics section of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) website provides a wealth of information about international poverty, the environment, and general economic indicators.  Reports are available free online.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 7, 2012

Australia: Australian Bureau of Statistics Updated

Updated daily, this official statistical organization of the Australian government provides statistics from the key national indicators to over 160 tables offering a broad statistical picture of Australia's economic and social environment.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 9, 2012

Belarus: Ministry of Statistics and Analysis

Official statistical database of Belarus. The web site provides main socio-economic statistical data. A copy of the statistical reports can be ordered, since the data is not available for download. The site provides links to the web sites of other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine). Available in English and Russian.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 5, 2011

Belgium: Statistics Belgium

Statistics Belgium provides data related not only to Belgium, but other countries in the world as well. It also links to the international, regional or country specific web sites of statistical agencies. Available in Dutch, English, French, and German.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 27, 2011

Bolivia: Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade (IBCE)

Provided by the Bolivian Institute of Foreign Trade (IBCE), statistics cover Bolivian regional exports, imports and global exports. Statistical information is also provided for Santa Cruz. The site is only available in Spanish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 17, 2011

BP Statistical Review of World Energy

An annual review by BP, the site provides statistical data on energy trends worldwide. Information provided includes consumption, production and prices. Reports are available for downloading and printing.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 11, 2011

Brazil: Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE)

The Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) provides a wealth of information and statistical data including an annual survey of trade and monthly reports on the Brazilian economy. Available in English, Portuguese and Spanish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 16, 2011

Bulgaria: National Statistical Institute (NSI)

The National Statistical Institute (NSI) offers comprehensive statistical information about Bulgaria and other countries for use in comparisons and analyses. Some of the information the site provides is statistics on industries, foreign trade, business surveys, and gross domestic product.  Available in English and Bulgarian.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 16, 2011

Burkina Faso: National Institute of Statistics and Demography

The Burkina Faso National Institute of Statistics and Demography is an organization under the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Structural and trend data are provided as well as a catalog of publications. Site is only available in French.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 28, 2011

Cambodia: National Institute of Statistics (NIS)

The National Institute of Statistics (NIS) functions as an integral part of the Ministry of Planning of Cambodia. Their website offers statistics on demographics, consumer price index, national accounts, and more.  The NIS site also has some publications listed that are only available for purchase.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 17, 2011

Canada: National Statistics Agency Updated

Canada's National Statistics Agency offers numerous Canadian statistics including key indicators, commercial, industrial, financial, social, economic and general data. The agency also performs many surveys and research featured in in-depth survey and research reports. Available in English or French.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 7, 2012

Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN)

Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) is an organization dedicated to making information available to researchers, policy makers, and the general public. The site focuses on the changing relationship between human beings and the environment. It includes their own research and statistics, as well as a gateway to some of World Bank's data.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 17, 2011

Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) Updated

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS)  is a government body that provides statistical information to government ministries, academic research institutions, and the general public. Disseminated information includes economic and demographic data, price indices, labor figures and more. Monthly bulletins in Excel and PDF format are also available online. Available in Hebrew and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 13, 2012

CEPII

The CEPII is a French research center in international economics. It provides research, studies, databases, and analysis on the world economy and its development. The site is available in French and Spanish as well.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 3, 2010

Chile: Instituto Nacional de Estadisticas (INE) Updated

The site for National Statistics Institute of Chile (INE)  highlights the price index, employment figures, monthly indicators, regional indicators, and census data. Available in Spanish and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 13, 2012

China & Taiwan: Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission (OCAC)

This is the official website of Taiwan's Overseas Compatriot Affairs Commission (OCAC).  It provides information regarding the services of the office as well as Chinese culture, language, and trade. Also found within is statistical data and related news regarding China and Taiwan. Available in Chinese and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 17, 2011

China: Ministry of Commerce Statistics

This section of the site hosted by the Chinese government, provides statistical information on many different business related subjects. Some of the topics included on the website are import and export statistics, foreign investment statistics, regional trade statistics. Available in Chinese, English, Russian, Spanish, French, and German.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 17, 2011

China: National Bureau of Statistics

The Chinese National Bureau of Statistics offers rich statistics on key economic indicators which are organized by month, quarter and year.  Other statistics on the site include the consumer price index, total retail sales of consumer goods, and investment in fixed assets.  Available in Chinese and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

Colombia: Departamento Administrativo Nacional de Estadistica (DANE)

The site for the Colombian National Department of Statistics (DANE) provides information on a variety of diverse statistical indices.  Data can be organized into charts and graphs demonstrating annual changes.  Available in Spanish with limited availability in English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

Costa Rica: Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Censos (INEC)

Costa Rica's National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC) provides information on consumer price index, census statistics, national accounts, and employment statistics.  Statistics can be organized by region as well.  Available in Spanish only. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 16, 2011

Croatia: Croatian Bureau of Statistics (CBS)

The Croatian Bureau of Statistics (CBS) provides expert work concerning preparation and carrying out of statistical surveys in the Republic of Croatia. It collects, processes, analyses and publishes statistical data on the basis of unique methodology and uniform statistical standards. Available in English and Croatian.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 16, 2011

Czech Republic: Czech Statistical Office (CZSO)

The website contains data covering the demographic, economic, and financial environments.  All the information is analyzed by the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO). Available in English and Czech.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Data Online for Population, Health, and Nutrition (DOLPHIN)

Data Online for Population, Health, and Nutrition (DOLPHIN) is a data resource created by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).  The site contains statistical information on health and demographic information for countries around the world. DOLPHIN compiles information based off of 70 health indicators from 11 internationally known data sources. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011

Denmark: Statistics Denmark Updated

Statistics Denmark contains data on key indicators, short term trends, globalization, and public finance.  Another part of the site provides more specific statistics for a fee.  Available in Danish and English. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 7, 2012

Doing Business in Africa Rankings of Sub-Saharan Africa Economies (Dba)

The Doing Business in Africa (Dba) Index is an assessment of the economic and business environment prevailing in the countries that make up Sub-Saharan Africa. The index ranges from zero to ten, representing worst and best, and it expresses the countries’ performance across an array of relevant parameters. This is done with a view to presenting accurate scenarios and persisting trends that are of importance to investors, businesses, and governments for which a clear and concise picture of the region’s economic and social situation is crucial. Dba Rankings is available for free download.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 28, 2011

EarthTrends

This resource is provided by the World Resources Institute. It provides information on the environmental, social and economic trends in the world, based off of data from leading statistical agencies. Information, presented as searchable databases, data tables and country profiles, covers a range of topics from economics, business and the environment, energy and resources, environmental governance, water resources and much more.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011

Ecuador: National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC)

The institute provides statistical data on population, censuses, consumer price indexes, producer price indexes and other demographic and economic data.  This site is available in Spanish only.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 12, 2011

Estonia: Statistics Estonia (SE)

The statistical database has extensive data on both economic and social aspects of Estonia. A wide range of indicators are covered with some archived data starting from 1992. Also included are news articles and publications giving current statistical trends. Available in English and Estonian.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

European Commission Public Opinion

The website by Public Opinion sector of the European Commission, offers surveys, studies, and reports addressing issues such as citizenship, social situation, culture, and the environment.  The site contains a tool called The Eurobarameter which allows users to select a question from a list of over 50, dealing with issues and life, choose a region/country, and select a time period, results are then displayed in a graph or table.   Available in multiple languages.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 27, 2011

Eurostat

The Statistical Office of the European Commission web site includes all the latest statistical news releases of the European Union. Its statistical data covers the economy, social conditional, industry, trade, agriculture, transportation, environment, and science. Also available on the site are some of the publications of Eurostat.  Available in English, German, and French.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 27, 2011

FAOSTAT

Food and agriculture related statistics from this UN agency. Provides a wide set of time series data on production, trade, food balance sheets, fertilizer, land use, etc. The database is searchable by country, category, etc.  Available in English, French, and Spanish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011

Fiji: Fiji Islands Bureau of Statistics

The Fiji Islands Bureau of Statistics (FIBOS) provides statistical figures and indicators including demographic, population, price, trade, financial and employment data.  Information is put into tables, allowing users to organize by region.  The site also contains a Facts & Figures section containing basic facts of Fiji ranging from population to number of mobile phone users.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

Finland: The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy (ETLA) Updated

The Research Institute of the Finnish Economy (ETLA) publishes forecasts, research reports, and discussion papers across a variety of topics.  Available in Finnish, Swedish, and English. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 9, 2012

France: National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE)

A comprehensive collection of indicators and figures on the French economic, demographic and social aspects. The data presented includes present and historical information. Downloadable statistical documents are available in PDF format. Available in French and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 16, 2011

Geovisualization World Freedom Atlas

This visual representation of world statistics for the years 1990-2006 is a useful tool for journalists, scientists, and others who wish to have an understanding on freedom, democracy, human rights, and good governance.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

Germany: Federal Statistical Office

The website provides statistical information on Germany covering economic indicators, geography, population, environment, and consumer price trends. Available in German and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 23, 2011

Globalis

This site provides graphical representation of various statistics on topics like education, environment, human development, water, population etc.  Users also have the option to select a country and solely view more detailed country-specific data.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

Guatemala: Instituto Nacional de Estatistica (INE)

The Instituto Nacional de Estadistica (INE)  provides statistical information on Guatemala covering economic, development, financial and labor indicators. Available in Spanish only.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 18, 2011

Hong Kong: Census and Statistics Department

The site provides statistical data on Hong Kong.  Some topics included on the website include, trade, commerce, social welfare, and consumer price trends.  Key economic indicators are also shown in detail.  Available in Chinese and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 13, 2011

Hungary: Hungarian Central Statistical Office (HCSO)

The Central Statistical Office collects and organizes statistical data for the use of researchers, government officials and scientific bodies.   Information provided by the site includes economic and financial data, key production and consumer indicators, and news on important statistical events. Available in English and Hungarian.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Iceland: Statistics Iceland

Statistics Iceland is the national statistical institute of Iceland. Data provided includes statistics on the economy, the labor market and social affairs. Available in English and Icelandic.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

India: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation website includes a national data bank covering socio-religious issues, income statistics, as well as industry trends.  Free registration is required to use the data warehouse.  Available in English and Standard Hindi. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Indonesia: Statistics Indonesia (BPS)

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) features a wealth of statistical data for the country sorted by sector and by region. There is also a monthly executive summary of the Indonesian macroeconomic indicators. Available in English and Indonesian.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

International Data Base (IDB)

The International Data Base is provided by the U.S. Census Bureau's International Programs Center (IPC). It is a computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic and socio-economic data for 227 countries and areas of the world.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

International Energy Agency (IEA)

A data query service from the International Energy Agency (IEA), providing a variety of data, surveys, statistics, and reports on the current state of energy production, consumption, and reserves around the world.  Available in English, Russian, Chinese, and limited availability in French. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

International Finance Corportation (IFC)

The International Finance Corporation (IFC)  website divides statistics into two categories: Small to Medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurship. The databases aggregate cross-country business information directly from business registries. The data includes 118 countries and can be viewed online or downloaded into Excel. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)

This section of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assisistance (IDEA) contains links to IDEA's databases about democracy and politics around the world.  

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

International Labour Organization (ILO): Labor Statistics Database

This site allows the user to access data from the International Labour Organization Bureau of Statistics. The resource includes country level labor-related data covering employment, unemployment, productivity, wages, injuries, and more. The database covers some 200 countries and includes information used to publish the Yearbook of Labour Statistics.  Available in English, French, and Spanish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 8, 2011

International Labour Organization (ILO): World Employment Report

The World Employment Report is the flagship publication by the ILO and examines the changing context in which women and men are trying to achieve income security for themselves and their families. The data includes items such as global employment/unemployment and other key features of a global economy and its impact on labor conditions. Also listed under Publications.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: May 13, 2011

International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook Database

The world economic outlook database section of the  International Monetary Fund (IMF) website includes key indicators from around the world. The data is the product of a comprehensive interdepartmental review of world economic developments, which draws primarily on information the IMF staff gathers through its consultations with member countries.  Available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Spanish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

International Trade Center Country Market Analysis

The country page of the International Trade Center website contains information on specific countries.   Each country page includes tables and graphs based on detailed trade statistics benchmarking the national trade (export and import) performance of the country, and provides several indicators on export supply and import demand. The trade statistics are available in web format, while all other analysis is provided in PDF documents.  Available in English, French, and Spanish. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

Interstate Statistical Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CISSTAT)

The Interstate Statistical Committee of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) is an official disseminator of statistical information on social and economic situations in the CIS countries (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan). This site is available in Russian and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 12, 2011

Iran: Statistical Centre of Iran

The Statistical Centre of Iran was created out of the Department of Public Statistics and provides statistical data and census information for the country. The user can find a summary of the most important statistical information for Iran, ranging from statistical publications to a statistical yearbook.  Available in Persian and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

Ireland: Central Statistics Office of Ireland (CSO)

The Central Statistics Office of Ireland (CSO)  is under Ireland’s Ministry of State and coordinates the analysis and compilation of information relating to the economic and social aspects of Ireland. The site features  detailed information covering agriculture, trade, economy, labor, prices and more. Information from the 2006 Census is also available online.  Available in English and Irish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

Japan: Statistics Bureau

The Statistics Bureau of Japan website provides recent statistics releases, survey results, and vital data about Japan.  Some of the statistics included on the site are labor force, population, consumer price index, and unincorporated enterprise information.  Available in English and Japanese. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Jordan: Department of Statistics (DOS)

The Jordan Department of Statistics (DOS) is a government agency that provides statistics on a national level. The data includes population, employment, history and economy provided under the "Jordan in Figures" section. Users also have to the ability to look at statistics by sector.   Publications are available for a fee. Available in Arabic and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011

Kazakhstan: The Agency of Statistics of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The agency is a government department that collects and disseminates statistical information to the government, economic circles and the general community. Information provided covers economic, demographic and development indicators. Available in English, Russian, and Kazakh.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

Kenya: Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS)

The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is a government department devoted to data collection and analysis, and producing and publicizing official statistics. Statistics are provided on sectors like agriculture, education, energy, health, public finance, population, and tourism.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 16, 2011

LATIN AMERICA: Latinobarometro

Latinobarometro is an annual public opinion survey carried out in 18 Latin American countries. It expresses the opinions, attitudes, and behaviors of more than 400 million inhabitants of the region. The results of the polls are available in its annual press release. The site also has a data bank where data can be downloaded.  Available in English and Spanish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 17, 2011

Lebanon: Central Administration of Statistics

This is the official statistics site of the government of Lebanon. It provides information on population, agriculture, land use, retail prices, and much more. Also, foreign trade and key economic measures make up a large portion of the information. The site provides users with maps showing statistics by region.  Available in Arabic, English, and French.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 31, 2011

Luxembourg: National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (STATEC)

As the official statistics bureau for Luxembourg, STATEC provides relevant statistics regarding population, geography, and the likes. Although this site is translated into English, some sections are only available in French. (Also available in French and German)

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Macau: Statistics and Census Service

This site has a searchable database of external trade statistics where the user can obtain detailed and up-to-date information. The site also features statistical indicators such as demographic, education, trade, construction, tourism, money, prices, industry, etc. Available In Chinese, English and Portuguese.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Malawi: National Statistics Office of Malawi

The National Statistics Office of Malawi website provides users with statistical information about economics, demographics, and agriculture.  Reports can be organized by the year released or by topic.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Maldives: Department of National Planning (DNP)

The Department of National Planning (DNP) of the Republic of Maldives website provides information about the population, the economy, and the culture of the island nation. It houses the most current statistical yearbook, as well as previous editions. Available in English with some portions available in Maldivian Dhivehi.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 5, 2011

Malta: National Statistics Office

Official statistical bureau of the Republic of Malta. The National Statistics Office provides quarterly statistics on the people, culture, and agriculture of the country and also quarterly GNP, GDP, and a retail price index.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Mauritania: Office National de la Statistique

The official statistics agency for Mauritania, this site provides information regarding population, geography, and government for the country. Site is available in French only.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Mauritius: Central Statistics Office

Here you will find the official economic and social statistics for Mauritius. Included on the page is census information, trade and tourism information, and key economic indices.  The site has publications, some of which are available online and a section listing statistics by topic. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Mexico: National Institute of Geography, Statistics and Informatics (INEGI)

A "must visit" site if you are doing business in Mexico, it has comprehensive archive of relevant Mexican statistics on topics like the environment, economics, science and technology. Also, surveys on issues like household income expenditures as well as censuses available in the website. The site is available in Spanish only.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Micronesia: Governement of the Federal States of Micronesia

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 14, 2011

Morocco: Statistics Directorate

The official statistics agency for Morocco, the Statistics Directorate provides information regarding population, geography, and government for the country. Site is available in French only.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

Mozambique: National Institute of Statistics

The Mozambique National Institute of Statistics provides figures for population characteristics and economic sectors. The site also lists links to other statistic bureaus throughout Africa and the world. Information is provided in English and Portuguese.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

National Statistical Service of the Republic of Armenia

As a state body, it publishes statistics for government and public use. It has a search feature that makes information easy to access. The site is available in Armenian, Russian, and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

NationMaster.com

Nationmaster.com is a tool that allows users to compare various statistics across nations. It offers many rankings ranging from the richest and most populous countries to most generous and most athletic countries, and provides these rankings in graphical format as well. Individual country profiles with maps, flags, and lists of major cities and states are also available.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009

Netherlands: Statistics Netherlands

Statistics Netherlands provides statistics for the country as well as for the European Union. A variety of themes are covered including population, labor, trade and others. In addition to the statistical figures provided for these sections, publications are also available for free.  Also included on the website are interactive infographics that allow users to interact with data about economic indicators, the business cycle, and much more.  Available in Dutch and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

New Zealand: Statistics New Zealand

From the New Zealand government, this site houses vital statistics about the economy and trade.  Statistics are updated on a weekly basis.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 17, 2011

Norway: Statistics Norway

Statistics Norway is the official statistics site for the Norwegian government. They release over 800 new statistics annually, including population, economic, and geographic information. Information is typically shown in graphs or charts.  Available in English and Norwegian.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 7, 2011

OECD: Explanation of Purchasing Power Parity and Statistics

Provided by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the site explains the often confusing Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) comparison across countries. It shows how data was collected and analyzed to create the index. The site also includes a very useful FAQ section, which answers many questions which could arise regarding PPP. Lastly, the PPPs for OECD countries and other statistics are provided by the OECD.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 24, 2010

OFFSTAT: Official Statistics on the Web

This web site links to resources that provide general and country-specific statistical information. The listed web pages mainly come from statistical offices, central banks or government departments and contain social, economic and general data.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 8, 2010

Oman: Ministry of National Economy

This is the official site for social and economic information about the Sultanate of Oman. It provides general statistics as well as access to the most recent statistical yearbook for Oman. Included on the site are indicators, statistics divided up by sectors, and  monthly bulletins.  Available in Arabic and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 21, 2011

Organization for Economic and Co-Operation and Development (OECD) Factbook

Organization for Economic and Co-Operation and Development (OECD) website provides dynamic and comprehensive statistical annual showing a wide range of key statistics for its member countries and major additional countries. For each indicator presented, there is explanatory text including a definition, explanation of long-term trends, and references.  Under each table is a link to an Excel spreadsheet enabling the user to access the data.  Available in English and French.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

Organization for Economic and Co-Operation and Development (OECD): Statistics Portal

The Statistics Portal provides statistics on a myriad of topics about international trade. Numerous publications are available like case studies, reports, and country surveys, among others. Finally, the site has country-specific information including either statistics or publications. Available in English and French.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Pakistan: Statistics Division Updated

The official statistical agency for the government of Pakistan, this site provides information about key social and economic indicators for Pakistan.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 7, 2012

Panama: Contraloria General de la Republica de Panama

The Contraloria General acts as an auditor for the Republic of Panama doing audits of the public sector.  The Contraloria General publishes monthly reports about its findings. Available in Spanish only.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

Papua New Guinea: National Statistical Office

Established in 1981, this agency is the official provider of statistics for Papua New Guinea. Here you can find key economic, social, and political statistics for the country. Data was last updated in 2006.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Paraguay: General Directorate of Statistics, Surveys and Censuses

The official statistics agency for Paraguay, this site provides information regarding population, geography, and government for the country. Site is available in Spanish only.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Penn World Tables

The Penn World Tables is provided by the Center for International Comparisons of Production, Income and Prices (CIC), University of Pennsylvania. The tables include macroeconomic data covering 190 countries and 33 variables.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2010

Peru: National Statistics Institute

This site includes demographic, economic, and geographic statistics. A great site for those interested in finding statistics about Peru. Site is available in Spanish only.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 4, 2011

Philippines: National Statistics Office (NSO)

The National Statistics Office of the Philippines (NSO) website provides statistical information on all sectors of the Philippines.  Users can easily identify new and updated information which is outlined on the front page.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 4, 2011

Piers Trade Intelligence

As a world leader in trade statistics, Piers Trade Intelligence has a variety of products and solutions that address the needs of researchers and businesspeople.  One of the more useful resources furnished is "Piers StatsPlus," which provides global trends, marketshare and commodity data across a multitude of industries.  Every resource available on this site has a fee.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: December 13, 2010

Poland: Polish Official Statistics

From the first Polish statistical yearbook in 1921, the statistical agency for Poland has been keeping track of key statistical indicators. On this site you will find key economic, political, and social indicators. Site is available in English and Polish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 4, 2011

Population Reference Bureau Data Finder

An interactive data query tool from the Population Reference Bureau, providing a wide variety of data including several variables under population, employment, health, education, and environment categories. It is also possible to see a complete Country Profile by choosing the 'PRB Country Profiles' link from the left menu.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009

Portugal: National Institute of Statistics Updated

Along with general statistics, the Portugal National Institute of Statistics provides most data in time series format. Also, a number of the statistical tables are available for download in Excel format. Site is available in Portuguese and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 10, 2012

Resources for Economists on the Internet

A very comprehensive document that lists all starting points for economic data research. Information ranges from data, statistics, books, and meetings to blogs, software, and job advice. It lists 1,589 resources in 97 sections and sub-sections.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 27, 2009

Russia: Federal State Statistics Service

This website provides detailed statistics about Russia covering demographics, industries, business, education, and health.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 7, 2011

Saint Lucia: Saint Lucian Statistics

Saint Lucian Statistics contains information of the census, elections and some publications, as well as some statistics on trade, education, population, etc.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 28, 2011

San Marino: Office of Economic Planning - Data Processing and Statistics

The San Marino Office of Economic Planning provides resources and information on Data Processing and Statistics for the country.  Statistics available on the site cover population, employment, economic activities, prices and wages, economy, and land and climate. Site is only available in Italian, as the English version does not appear to be working properly.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 27, 2011

Saudi Arabia & United States: U.S. - Saudi Arabian Business Council

This organization has the objective of promoting trade and investment between Saudi Arabia and the United States. The site provides facts about Saudi Arabia as well as detailed information about the Saudi Arabian economy such as the budget, foreign investment act, and economic indicators.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2010

Saudi Arabia: Ministry of Economy and Planning

The Ministry of Economy and Planning site is the official place for Saudi Arabian statistics. The site provides facts about Saudi Arabia as well as detailed information about the Saudi Arabian economy such as the budget, foreign investment, foreign trade, national strategies and key economic indicators. Site also available in Arabic.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 2, 2011

Sierra Leone: Statistics Sierra Leone

Statistics Sierra Leone provides current statistical indicators, population and housing census, GDP trends, and relevant statistical publications.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 17, 2011

Slovakia: Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic

The official statistics site of the Slovak Republic provides detailed data in the form of reports as well as data on the main economic indicators such as industry, telecommunications, foreign trade, and GDP. It also allows access to the latest census and some international statistics. Site is available in English and Slovak.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 17, 2011

Slovenia: Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia

The Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia is the main producer and coordinator of carrying out programs of statistical surveys. It is also responsible for providing census information as well as a national statistical database. Most of the information is available in English and Slovenian, although certain parts are in Slovenian only.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 17, 2011

South Africa: Statistics South Africa

This site is the official source of statistical data for South Africa. It provides key national indicators online (CPI ,GDP, etc.), census information, interactive data, reports and statistical publications.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 18, 2011

South Korea: Korea National Statistical Office

The official website of the Korea National Statistical Office provides a wide range of statistical data regarding the Korean economy, society, and people. The website can be viewed in both English and Korean.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 15, 2011

Spain: Instituto Canario de Estadistica

Information of the Spanish Canary Islands. It has a database as well as several publications on population, labor, services, etc. (In Spanish only)

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 7, 2009

Spain: Instituto Nacional de Estadistica

Internet based statistical information storage system for the entire Spanish statistics system. It contains updated and detailed information for the major economic indicators and the census, as well as, a publications catalogue. Most of the data is searchable online by categories. (In Spanish and English)

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 17, 2011

Sri Lanka: Department of Census and Statistics

Provided by the government of Sri Lanka, statistics on the site include demographic, social, and economic indicators. The site also provides quick links to a newsletter and statistical data sheet.  Available in English and Sinhalese.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 18, 2011

Statistical Resources on the Web

Maintained by the University of Michigan, this site provides an exhaustive list of statistical data sources.  Information can be organized by topic or alphabetically.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

Statistical, Economic, and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC)

The Statistical, Economic and Social Research and Training Centre for Islamic Countries (SESRIC), was formed to act as a subsidiary organ of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC). Statistics found within cover economic and social indicators for countries that are members of the OIC. Also available in French and Arabic.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 11, 2011

Statistics Austria

The site contains a wide range of statistical information including industry specific data, demographic statistics, and economic indicators. Available in German and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

Statistics Finland Updated

The Finland in Figures section provides statistical data on Finland's economy. Information covering topics including: population, trade, energy, industry sectors, science, technology research and labor market data. Available in Finnish, Swedish, and English. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 9, 2012

Sweden: Statistics Sweden

Statistics Sweden provides objective, up-to-date, and reliable statistics on Sweden in the area of labor market; economy, trade, industry, prices; population; and housing and construction. Information available in Swedish and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 7, 2011

Switzerland: Swiss Statistics

The Swiss Statistics website provides high level indicators and in-depth statistical information. The site presents some information online and other detailed statistics and customized services are offered at a fee. This site belongs to the Swiss Federal Statistics Office. Available in French, Italian, and German.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 7, 2011

The BIS International Financial Statistics

This sub-website within the official website of the Bank for International Settlements provides a wide range of statistical data. Statistics covered include the global financial system, such as the cross-border lending and borrowing, operations in the global foreign exchange markets, and external debt positions of individual countries.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009

The PRS Group Updated

The PRS Group maintains multiple databases of country-specific information, reports and an international risk guide as part of its primary business, monitoring the climate for international business around the world. Domestic and economic indicators, risk ratings, forecasts, geographic and political data, social indicators are all provided. Most statistics are only accessible to registered users for a fee, although there are free samples available.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 7, 2012

Trading Economics

This site provides a variety of economic indicators for many countries around the world. Data can be filtered by geographic location, employment, interest rates and many others.  Most of the information contained within this site is financially related.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 10, 2010

Tunisia: National Institute of Statistics

Part of the Ministry of International Development and International Cooperation, the National Institute of Statistics provides statistical data and coordinates statistical surveys for Tunisia. The site provides information on social demographics, economic and financial statistics, indicator index, and publication catalog. Available in Arabic, English, and French.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 8, 2011

Turkey: State Institute of Statistics

The Republic of Turkey office of Prime Ministry presents economic and financial statistical data. The site also provides links to recent projects with significant statistical information. Available in English and Turkish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 8, 2011

Turkey: Undersecretariat of Treasury

A variety of statistics published by the Turkish Undersecretariat of Treasury: public sector, debt statistics, financial system statistics, investment and incentives. All data is available as HTML or Excel files. Site available in Turkish and English.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2010

U.S. Department of Labor: Foreign Labor Statistics

The U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks international labor statistics for major industrial countries. Comparative data coverage includes consumer price indexes, gross domestic product per capita and per employed person, hourly compensation costs, labor force, employment and unemployment, productivity and unit labor costs. The data is adjusted seasonally.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2010

Uganda: Bureau of Statistics (UBOS)

The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is the central statistical office of Uganda. It conducts censuses and surveys which yield a wide range of economic, social and demographic statistics.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 3, 2011

UNCTAD: FDI Statistics by Country-Economy

Quick electronic access to comprehensive statistics on foreign direct investment (FDI) and the operations of transnational corporations (TNCs). Currently, FDI country profiles for 112 countries, brief FDI datasheets for 80 economies, and country fact sheets for 187 countries are available on this site.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: September 13, 2011

UNCTAD: Investment Country Profiles

The Investment Country Profiles created by UNCTAD present a country’s inward and outward FDI flows and stocks, and activities and basic information about the largest transnational corporations within that country. Major sections in the profiles include a summary of major trends, the methodology used to define FDI, and a detailed set of statistics. The profiles are available in PDF format. 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 15, 2011

UNCTADstat: World Statistical Database

Created by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), this statistical database provides extensive coverage of topics including economic trends; foreign direct investment (FDI) in-flows, out-flows, and stocks; population; commodity prices; and many others.  Information can be displayed as a chart or graph and be easily exported in several file formats.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 2, 2011

UNDP World Income Inequality Database (WIID) - UNU/WIDER

Developed by the United Nations University (UNU) World Institute for Development Research(WIDER), the database has information on income inequality for developed, developing and transition countries.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009

UNDP: Human Development Reports

The Human Development Report is an independent report commissioned by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). This site includes the Human Development Reports which can be filtered by year, region and theme. Each report provides agenda-setting data and analysis. The report brings attention to international issues and policy options that place people at the center of strategies to meet the obstacles of development. The full report is available to view in PDF format, and the site is available in English, French and Spanish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 16, 2011

UNESCO: Institute for Statistics

Each year UNESCO collects statistical data on education, science, culture and communication in the UNESCO Statistical Yearbook. The website is an attempt to make the research and data more accessible and provides access to world education indicators which allows the data to be accessed by year, region, or country.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 7, 2009

UNIDO: Industrial Development Reports

A series of Industrial Development Reports (IDR) from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) that address crucial and emerging issues facing developing countries and economies in the world. Downloadable PDF documents include a “Statistical Annex” which are available in English, French and Spanish. This resource is also listed under the Publications category.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2010

United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) web site provides a complete and detailed set of statistical information and data on its 55 member countries. This includes demographic, gender, transportation, and social/economic trends databases. An advanced and user friendly search engine makes the search activity easy to use. Available in English and Russian.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 12, 2011

United Nations: InfoNation

InfoNation is an easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations. In the first step you select country groupings or individual countries (up to six). In the second step, you select up to 6 statistics that you wish to view for these countries. Graphs will be generated for each of the statistics that you choose.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: July 21, 2010

United States: Annual Reports

Annual Reports provides you the most recent annual reports for most public companies within the United States. Users can search and browse reports by exchange type, industry, sector and alphabetically.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009

United States: Census Bureau Economic Briefing Room

Current and past numbers for all U.S. Economic indicators with links to actual releases for full information and charts for visual representation. The site also includes a release calendar for future economic releases.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 7, 2009

United States: Economic Research Service: State Fact Sheets

The state fact sheets, provided by the Economic Research Service, offer information for every state in the United States, in the following categories: population, employment, income, farm characteristics, as well as farm financial indicators.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 12, 2009

United States: International Trade Commission (USITC)

The USITC Interactive Tariff and Trade DataWeb provides international trade statistics and U.S. tariff data to the public full-time and free of charge. U.S. import statistics, export statistics, tariffs, future tariffs and tariff preference information are available on a self-service, interactive basis.The data have been compiled from tariff and trade data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Treasury, and the U.S. International Trade Commission. A free registration is required in order to access the data.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 21, 2011

United States: National Agricultural Statistics Service

The official statistics website of US Agricultural Department provides not only statistical information regarding US agriculture, but also information on US economy, demographics, and environment. It also provides a search engine allowing readers to find information about a specific state or county.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 7, 2009

United States: Statistical Abstract of the United States

Detailed statistical data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Available in Excel and PDF formats, the tables offer a wide range of current and historical statistics on demographic, social and economic data. A very useful source.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 7, 2009

United States: The Conference Board Business Cycle Indicators

The Conference Board's leading cycle index plays a prominent role in forecasting business cycles, other leading indicators, the associated coincident and lagging indexes, and over 200 other important economic series. The site also carries descriptions of the composite index methodology of the indicators and guides on using economic data. Most of the information can only be accessed through a fee-based subscription.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 26, 2010

United States: Trade Data On-Line

The site provides crucial trade data for Canada and the U.S. Data can be found on imports and domestic exports for the last five years, categorized by SIC codes, commodity groups, and countries of origin (or destinations). This site is also listed under Canada. Provided by Industry Canada. Site is available in English and French.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011

United States: Trade Statistics from the Office of Trade and Economic Analysis

A vast amount of trade related information from one of the offices of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Includes over 90 tables of statistics for major manufacturing groups and products, employment, wages, capital expenditures and trade. It also includes up-to-date monthly analysis of U.S. trade balances with tables on goods trade, exports by state to the world and selected markets, an export performance report on over 250 U.S. cities, and over 100 tables of goods and services trade by country and region.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 26, 2010

United States: TradeStats Express

Powered by the United States Department of Commerce, TradeStats Express (TSE) provides useful trade data for the United States on a national and regional level. The site provides data on global patterns of U.S. merchandise trade, contains product profiles within selected markets, and highlights trade levels between the U.S. and its trade partners.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011

United States: U.S. Merchandise Trade with Developing Countries

A service of USAID, this publication (1999) provides U.S. merchandise trade statistics through regional graphs and tables coupled with commentaries. All tables are downloadable as either Excel or Lotus files.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 7, 2009

Uruguay : National Institute of Statistics

This site is the official statistics site for Uruguay. It provides a variety of indicators, demographics, etc. It also provides statistical information of the Mercosur. Site is only available in Spanish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: March 4, 2011

USA Trade Online

With this dynamic service, users can access current and cumulative U.S. export and import data for over 18,000 export commodities and 24,000 import commodities. USA Trade Online provides trade statistics using the Harmonized System (HS) up to the 10-digit level and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) commodity classification codes up to the 6-digit level.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 27, 2010

WISERTrade

WISERTrade offers import/export data for all 50 U.S. states. This information can be partitioned in accordance to HS, NAICS, or SIC codes. Information is also available on China, EU, Canada, and Japan. Time Series can be displayed annually or monthly with optional graphics.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009

World Bank: Data Section

This site is a portal to an enormous database of world statistics.  Information is organized by country and topic.  A separate section is devoted to world development indicators such as agricultural development, economic policy, and the environment.  The site is available in English, French, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011

World Bank: Doing Business Indicators Updated

The Doing Business Indicators compare the economies of over 180 countries based on a wide variety of statistics, from credit availability to cross-border trading. Also available for download are reports highlighting different aspects of international business development. Site is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 7, 2012

World Bank: Investing Across Borders

Investing Across Borders is a World Bank Group initiative comparing laws, regulations and practices that affect foreign direct investment around the world. It presents quantitative indicators on countries affecting how foreign companies invest across sectors, start businesses, access industrial land, and arbitrate commercial disputes. Indicators can be filtered by country and by topic, and a full report of Investing Across Borders is available for download in PDF format.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 25, 2011

World Bank: World Development Indicators

The World Bank's World Development Indicators cover a wide range of topics, for example Agriculture and Rural Development, Infrastructure, Public Sector, Private Sector, and Education.  Data may be viewed and filtered by indicator, topic, or country and covers 1000+ indicators from over 200 countries from the period of 1960 to present. Site is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, and Spanish.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: August 9, 2011

World Health Organization Statistical Information System (WHOSIS)

The World Health Organization Information System is the guide to health and health-related epidemiological and statistical information available from the World Health Organization.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 21, 2009

World Integrated Trade Solution (WITS)

WITS is a software that retrieves information on world trade and tariffs which is collected from organizations like the United Nation Statistics Division (UNSD), Commodity Trade (UN COMTRADE), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Trade Analysis Information System (TRAINS), and the World Trade Organization's (WTO) Integrated Data Base (IDB). Free registration is required to access database.

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 22, 2011

World Trade Organization (WTO): International Trade Statistics

International Trade Statistics is an annual report that provides comprehensive, comparable and up-to-date statistics on trade in merchandise and commercial services for an assessment of world trade flows by country, region and main product groups or service categories. The overview explains the main features of trade for the past year, an outlook towards trade in the current year, global trade and output developments, and more. The entire report is available for download using Acrobat (PDF). 

Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: February 18, 2011