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CIA World Factbook
Features comprehensive information on countries including maps. Each country section features information on the geography, people and economy of the country plus much more.
Current Index to Statistics
The Current Index to Statistics is a bibliographic index to publications in statistics and related fields. References are drawn from over 160 core journals that are fully indexed, non-core journals from which articles are selected that have statistical content, proceedings and edited books, and other sources.
Fast Facts
"Almanacs/Factbooks/Statistical Reports & Related Reference Tools" -from the web site (by Gary Price, MLIS). Especially helpful for contemporary issues, statistics and government information.
GDF Online
A comprehensive set of tables with statistical data for 136 countries that report debt under the World Bank Debtor Reporting System, as well as summary data for regions and income groups.
Government Publications: Iowa Statistical Information
Government Publications: U.S. Statistical Sources on the Internet
International Financial Statistics
Iowa Quick Facts
Statistics and information about the state including demographics, census data and industry. From the State Data Center.
LexisNexis Statistical
Provides abstracts and indexes of statistical information from over 100,000 U.S. government publications from 1973, state and private sources from 1980, and approximately 2000 documents from international organizations from 1983. Incorporates ASI subject and keyword searching. Full text or web links provided for some citations. PDF texts of all documents indexed and abstracted in ASI from 2003 forward.
National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS)
USDA reports and datasets, agricultural graphics, weather and crop bulletins.
National Center for Health Statistics
Data from the Centers for Disease Control.
Polling the Nations
Insight into American life and opinions revealed by polls and surveys.
SourceOECD
SourceOECD provides comparative statistics from the 30 member states (industrialized nations) of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, as well as development statistics from other countries. Includes an interactive data browser as well as PDF downloadable files. Click on Statistics link at the top of the page to get started.
STAT-USA Internet
This database provides access to current and historical economic, trade and financial data for the U.S. and the world markets. Included are country analysis, market research, statistical sources and an issue-based Trade Library.
Statistics Canada
English language and French language versions. Good source for Canadian information, has current and archival statistical reports.
U.S. Census Bureau
A source of a wealth of information about the population of the United States. It also provides links to International Statistical Agencies and State Data Centers.
United Nations Common Database (UNCDB)
More than 450 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 Statistics Division
Provides a variety of information via its web site, including statistical databases.
USA Statistics in Brief
A Supplement to Statistical Abstracts. National summary data and state population estimates.
WDI Online
Statistical data for over 550 development indicators, and 1960-2000 time series data for over 200 countries and 18 country groups. Includes social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators.