A data source that includes information on the global economy, finance, gender, education, health, natural resources, and environmental indicators. This resource, published by the World Bank, contains statistical data for over 600 development indicators and time series data from 1960 to the latest compiled for over 200 countries as well as 18 country groups. Databases include: World Development Indicators, Global Development Finance, Gender Statistics, Education Statistics, Health Nutrition and Population Statistics, Africa Development Indicators, Global Economic Monitor, and Millennium Development Goals.
A standard source of international statistics on all aspects of international and domestic finance. The database, published by the International Monetary Fund, contains approximately 32,000 time series covering more than 200 countries and areas. Covers 1948 to the present.
This UN organization provides information and resources on gender equality and the empowerment of women worldwide.
Printed Sources
Europa World Year Book
Call Number: REF Desk D 2 .E8
Publication Date: annual
An annual survey of all the countries of the world, with brief statistics. Older editions can be found in the general book stacks. Europa also publishes several regional surveys that contain expanded profiles and data.
Demographic Yearbook by United Nations Statistical Office
Call Number: REF HA 12.5 .U62
Publication Date: annual
Provides the following data for countries: population, births, deaths, infant mortality, marriage, divorce. Older editions are available in the general book stacks.
Statistical Yearbook by United Nations Statistical Office
Call Number: REF HA 12.5 .U63
Publication Date: annual
Provides the following data for countries: population, gender, education, health, economic activity, finance, labor, wages, manufacturing, energy, trade, and the environment. Older editions are available in the general book stacks.
International Historical Statistics. The Americas, 1750-2005 by B. R. Mitchell
Call Number: Ref. HA 175 .M55 2007
ISBN: 9780230005
Publication Date: 2007
International Historical Statistics: Africa, Asia and Oceania 1750-2005 by B. R. Mitchell