Research Guides: Find Data: International Statistics &amp; Data: Find Global Data

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Search for world, regional, and country statistics from the United Nations.

General Country Information

US Census Bureau's International Programs Data
Includes: International Data Base (IDB) - demographic indicators, population pyramids, and source information for countries. World Population Summary, Country Rankings, HIV/AIDS Surveillance, and Global Population Mapping.

Europa World This link opens in a new window
Presents political and economic information on countries and territories as well as international organizations. Features statistical data and directories.
Data Planet (now Sage Data) This link opens in a new window
Explore a vast collection of U.S. and international statistics in Data Planet, includes descriptive summaries of datasets and data sources. Topics include business, demography, politics, education, housing, labor and employment, energy, criminal justice and more.

Population Reference Bureau (PRB)
A good reference tool for world population by geography and by topic.
CIA World Factbook
Basic country information and statistics.

Data from International Organizations

United Nations Statistics Division
The United Nations Statistics Division compiles and disseminate global statistical information, develop standards and norms for statistical activities, and support countries' efforts to strengthen their national statistical systems. We facilitate the coordination of international statistical activities and support the functioning of the United Nations Statistical Commission as the apex entity of the global statistical system.
World Bank
This site provides access to World Bank data ranging from easy-to-use to research data sets (microdata).

UNIDO Statistics Data Portal This link opens in a new window
Presents statistics of overall industrial growth, detailed data on business structure and statistics on major indicators of industrial performance by country in the historical time series.
International Financial Statistics This link opens in a new window
All aspects of international and domestic finance. From the International Monetary Fund. Coverage: 1948-present. USERS MUST REGISTER AND SIGN IN TO DOWNLOAD DATA.

International Statistical Agencies

US Census Bureau's International Programs
A list of international statistical agencies provided by the US Census Bureau. Includes global health, census information, and general statistics.