United States Statistics (mostly government sources)
FedStats (One stop shopping for federal statistics)
Provides statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies on crime, education, energy, health, environment, labor, transportation, etc.
American Factfinder
A web interface for Census 2000 information. It allows users to create maps or tables by selecting a number of criteria.
Statistical Resources on the Web (U. Mich. Documents Center)
Statistics on health, cost of living, education, environment, wather, and many other topics.
The 2009 Statistical Abstract (U.S. Census Bureau)
Contins a selected collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
The mission of BEA is to produce and disseminate accurate, timely, relevant, and cost-effective economic accounts statistics that provide government, businesses, households, and individuals with a comprehensive, up-to-date picture of economic activity. BEA's national, regional, and international economic accounts present basic information on such key issues as U.S. economic growth, regional economic development, and the Nation's position in the world economy."
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Contains statistics dealing with crime, drugs, violence, law enforcement, firearms, and criminal record systems.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Reports on employment and unemployment, inflation and prices, pay and benefits, productivity and technology, spending and time management, etc.
Census Bureau - Economic Information
Highlights from the latest U.S. Economic Indicators, Agriculture, Manufacturing and Construction, County and City Data Book, County Business Patterns, Statistics of U.S. Businesses, Current Industrial Reports, Economic Data Programs Overview, Economic Census and Surveys, Governments, Income and Poverty, International trade, Research, Statistical Abstract of the United States, Data Access Tools, Browse our FTP site for Economic Data.
Census Bureau - Business & Industry
Highlights from the latest U.S. Economic Indicators, Agriculture, Manufacturing and Construction, County and City Data Book, County Business Patterns, Statistics of U.S. Businesses, Current Industrial Reports, Economic Data Programs Overview, Economic Census and Surveys, Governments, Income and Poverty, International trade, Research, Statistical Abstract of the United States, Data Access Tools, Browse our FTP site for Economic Data.
Census Bureau - Foreign Trade Statistics
The Foreign Trade Division formulates and develops overall plans and programs for the collection, processing, review, linkage with other economic data, and dissemination of statistical data regarding various aspects of the export and import trade of the United States and foreign trade shipping.
Consumer Price Index
Get current and archived news releases (back to 1994) plus detailed CPI statistics.
County and City Data Books
U.S. Census Bureau publication that offers a wide range of topical data to search, including statistics on crime, education, employment, income, population, and poverty--to name just a few.
National Center for Health Statistics
NCHS is the Federal Government's principal vital and health statistics agency.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Gives specific information regarding a variety of occupations.
Information Please
Search for factual information in almanacs, encyclopedia, dictionary, or atlas
International Statistics
CIA World Factbook
Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
United Nations: CyberSchoolBus
Includes statistical country information
Infonation
"InfoNation is an easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations. In this first menu, you can select up to seven countries. Then, you can proceed to the data menu where you will be able to select statistics and other data fields." You can get statistics on geography, economy, population, and social indicators.
Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web
Links to government statistical agencies in the United States and in several dozen countries around the world.
UN Comtrade
More than 140 countries provide annual commodities trade data to the United Nations Statistics Division, which is reported in the website.
GeoHive Global Statistics
Almanac of global statistics with focus on country profiles and regional profiles. Provides a wide variety of information related to population, surface area, urban areas, natural resources, economic data, census data, etc. Also provides links to international statistical agencies and other reputable sources.
World Health Organization: Data and Statistics (or view by country)
The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority on international health within the United Nations’ system.
Polling/Public Opinion
The Gallup Organization
This site contains links to various polls, reports, trends and audits of public opinion conducted by The Gallup Organization. The main page and the "Poll" link contain the majority of useful free information.
Pew Research Center (Numbers, facts, and trends shaping your world)
"A nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does so by conducting public opinion polling and social science research; by reporting news and analyzing news coverage; and by holding forums and briefings. It does not take positions on policy issues."
