Reference Resources: Statistics
General Statistics
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Nationmaster.comAllows users to generate graphs and comparative tables based on numerical data extracted from publicly available statistical websites.
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Statista.comStatista aggregates statistical data on over 600 international industries from more than 18,000 sources, including market researchers, trade organizations, scientific journals, and government databases. While Miami University Libraries does not subscribe, users can access a fair amount of data for free.
United States Statistics
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Historical Statistics of the United StatesPresents the numerical history of the United States, covering population, labor statistics, economic data, governance, and international relations, all from the earliest times to the present.
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American FactFinder"Your source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data" from the U. S. Census Bureau.
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Statistical Abstract of the United StatesThe single best general statistical compilation for many uses, and always a first place to look when you need numbers.
1789-2012
International Statistics
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United Nations Data Access SystemContains information from all major UN databases.
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OFFSTATSProvides access to free statistics from official sources on the web. Browse statistics by country, region, or subject. It is maintained by the University of Auckland Library.
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World Bank DataFree databank includes Country profiles and statistics on Development Indicators, Economics,Education, Health, Business, and the Environment.