A&M-SA Research Guides: Data for the Social Sciences Research Guide: International

Misc. Country Data

International Statistical Agencies
Comprehensive list by country, compiled by the U. S. Census Bureau.
OECD
Contains over 5 billion data points and 1800 data sets on a variety of themes including economics, education, social issues, environment, taxation, energy, trade, agriculture & food, employment and urban development on around 50 countries around the world.
OCED STAT
Welcome to OECD.Stat OECD.Stat includes data and metadata for OECD countries and selected non-member economies.

Social Explorer Academic (Social Explorer) This link opens in a new window
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CountryWatch (CountryWatch) This link opens in a new window
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Provides demographic, political, economic, business, cultural, and environmental subject matter on countries, as well as information on public and private sector organizations with overseas operations and global interests.

World Health Organization: Data and Statistics
A collection of datasets and references which can be useful in research that reports on the health of the world's population.
International Labor Comparisons
Some international statistics are collected by the U. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and made available from this site.
Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada produces statistics on population, resources, economy, society and culture.

In addition to conducting a Census every five years, there are about 350 active surveys on virtually all aspects of Canadian life on this site as well.
Official Statistics of Sweden
A list of links to various Swedish Government Agencies that collect data on a variety of subjects.
Statistics Norway
Statistics Norway is the national statistical institute of Norway and and the main producer of official statistics. We are responsible for collecting, producing and communicating statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels.
Australian Bureau of Statistics
The ABS is Australia’s national statistical agency, providing trusted official statistics on a wide range of economic, social, population and environmental matters of importance to Australia.
The international Network on Leave Policies and Research
Consists of over 60 members, all of whom are experts on leave issues and who come from 42 countries across the world. Reports include country reports and cross national tables that are updated annually.
The Guttmacher Institute
The Guttmacher Institute is a leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in the United States and globally.

United Nations Statistical Yearbook (United Nations) This link opens in a new window
An annual compilation of a wide range of international economic, social, and environmental statistics on over 200 countries and areas, compiled from sources including UN agencies and other international, national, and specialized organizations.

United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Population Division
The Population Division has played an active role in the intergovernmental dialogue on population and development, producing constantly updated demographic estimates and projections for all countries. The Division publishes reports, data sets, wall charts and briefs on various themes related to population such as fertility, aging, migration, family planning and population trends.
UN Data
The Statistics Division is committed to the advancement of the global statistical system. We compile 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 UN Statistical Commission as the apex entity of the global statistical system. Statistical time series for countries from around the world covering a wide range of economic and socio-demographic topics. Descriptions of the international sources and definitions used in compiling the data are included.
United Nations—Demographics and Social Statistics
Links to international demographics, families, health, housing, education, and more.
United Nations - Information on National Statistical Systems
The United Nations Statistics Division, in its mission to promote the development of national statistical systems, has developed a central repository of country profiles of statistical systems. The country profiles include, among others, a brief history of the country's statistical system, legal basis, the statistical programme and much more.
ILOSTAT
The ILO's database of statistics, contains over 100 indicators covering more than 230 countries and economies. The Yearly indicators dataset contains standardized indicators for purposes of greater comparability across countries and relies heavily on the official submission of data by national authorities. The Short term indicators dataset contains monthly, quarterly and semi-annual data drawn from official websites of national authorities and is updated on a monthly basis. Additional data and tools are available from the site.
Luxembourg Income Study Database- Inequality and Poverty Key Figures
LIS acquires datasets with income, wealth, employment, and demographic data from a large number of countries,and harmonizes them to enable cross-national comparisons.
Luxembourg Income Study Database-Employment Key Figures by Gender
LIS acquires datasets with income, wealth, employment, and demographic data from a large number of countries,and harmonizes them to enable cross-national comparisons.
CIA World Factbook
The World Factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities
Eurostat
Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union situated in Luxembourg. Its task is to provide the European Union with statistics at European level that enable comparisons between countries and regions.
World Bank
Comprehensive set of data about development in countries around the globe.
The Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe
The Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) is a multidisciplinary and cross-national panel database of micro data on health, socio-economic status and social and family networks of more than 55,000 individuals from 20 European countries aged 50 or over.
IPUMS
IPUMS provides census and survey data from around the world integrated across time and space. IPUMS integration and documentation makes it easy to study change, conduct comparative research, merge information across data types, and analyze individuals within family and community context. Data and services are available free of charge.
International association for the evaluation of educational achievement
The IEA is an international cooperative of national research institutions, government research agencies, scholars and analysts working to evaluate, understand and improve education worldwide. We are a nonprofit and independent organization. More than 60 countries are actively involved in the IEA network, and over 100 education systems participate in our studies.

Economics

OECD
Contains over 5 billion data points and 1800 data sets on a variety of themes including economics, education, social issues, environment, taxation, energy, trade, agriculture & food, employment and urban development on around 50 countries around the world.
World Economic Outlook Databases
The World Economic Outlook (WEO) database is created during the biannual WEO exercise, which begins in January and June of each year and results in the April and September WEO publication. Selected series from the publication are available in a database format.
Worldbank Data
Statistical data from over 200 countries. Topics include economics, health, energy, debt, infrastructure, development, poverty, labor, and social issues. Multiple formats available.
FAO Stat
The platform offers free and easy access to data for 245 countries and 35 regional areas from 1961 through the most recent year available. Enhanced features include browsing and analysis of data, an advanced interactive data download, and enhanced data exchange through web services.
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss nonprofit foundation, based in Geneva, Switzerland. Its mission is cited as "committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas".

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Treaty Data

STOCKHOLM INTERNATIONAL PEACE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public.

Development

AidData
AidData is a comprehensive resource for students and professors researching foreign aid and international development.
Center for International Development and Conflict Management (U. of Maryland)
Several large data collection projects reside at CIDCM, providing a broad foundation for much of the center's research. The International Crisis Behavior project gathers data on all international crises since the end of World War I. The Minorities at Risk project monitors the status of politically-active communal groups around the world. Peace and Conflict 2008 provides key analyses about trends in armed conflict, democratization, and instability worldwide.
Global Development Finance ..
Focuses on financial flows, trends in external debt, and other major financial indicators for developing countries. Includes over 200 time series indicators from 1970 to 2010, for most reporting countries.
Global Development Network: Data Sources
This page gives a list of some of the major sources of data available to the public, including international organizations like the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the United Nations, non-governmental organizations, and government agencies, along with links to their websites.
World Bank Development Indicators
The primary World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially-recognized international sources. It presents the most current and accurate global development data available, and includes national, regional and global estimates.

Data for the Social Sciences Research Guide

Misc. Country Data

Economics

Treaty Data

Development

Gender Related