Global Programs: Data & Statistics
Top Data Resources
- Social Explorer This link opens in a new windowDemographic information about the United States including historical data back to 1790. Select international data is also available.
- ProQuest Statistical Insight This link opens in a new windowIndexes government publications of the US federal & state governments as well other intergovernmental, trade & professionals organizations. More InfoData UB ONLY
- ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new windowComprehensive single source for U.S. statistics. More InfoData UB ONLY
- Our World in DataThe research publications on Our World in Data are dedicated to a large range of global problems in health, education, violence, political power, human rights, war, poverty, inequality, energy, hunger, and humanity’s impact on the environment. Our World In Data is a project of the Global Change Data Lab, a registered charity in England and Wales.
- Data.govEasily find, download, and use datasets that are generated and held by the Federal Government. Data.gov provides descriptions of the Federal datasets (metadata), information about how to access the datasets, and tools that leverage government datasets.
- UNdataUsers can search and download a variety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN) statistical system and other international agencies. The numerous databases contain over 60 million data points and cover a wide range of statistical themes including agriculture, crime, communication, development assistance, education, energy, environment, finance, gender, health, labor market, manufacturing, national accounts, population and migration, science and technology, tourism, transport and trade.
- data.census.govUnited States census data, including demographic statistics and economic indicators, some down to zip code and census tract level.
- Worldbank Open DataFind data by country or region for a large set of economic indicators.
Can't find what you are looking for?
Finding highly specific data points can take some digging. Consider the following sources:
- Censuses from other countries
- Trade associations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Government websites
- Scholarly articles
- Newspapers