CIA World FactbookThe World Factbook provides “national-level information on countries, territories, and dependencies.” Select a country from the drop down menu at the top of the page. The World Factbook is currently updated (online) every two weeks.
Demographic YearbookThe Demographic Yearbook disseminates statistics on population size and composition, births, deaths, marriage and divorce on an annual basis. Demographic Yearbook special topics issues cover a wide range of additional topics including economic activity, educational attainment, household characteristics, housing, ethnicity and language, among others.
EurostatAs the statistical office of the European Union, provides extensive data, reports, tables, graphs, maps and statistics for regions or individual member nations. (in .pdf format.) Offers detailed business or demographic comparative data.
Population Reference BureauU.S. and International population trends. Browse the DataFinder by geography (world or U.S. states) or topics. Take a look at Data Sheets (in Publications tab)
Industry/Market Data
Emerging Markets CenterBrowse or compare the world's fastest growing economies in both mature and emerging markets, according to data and reports compiled by Earnst & Young. Search a country or continent to find a recent report or explore tabs for Insignts, Industries, and Services for financial perspectives and business opportunities. Type "Doing Business + country name" in the search box; the PDF reports contain an overview analysis of business essentials for foreign companies and a handy general information section about the country.
Export.gov - Market Research LibrarySelect the "Market Research Library" link located in the center of the page to view market research by country or industry.The "Step-by-Step" research guidelines offer usage tips. (Requires registration as a student/researcher for full access.)
Export.gov - Login / Registration pagePermits a registered student/researcher user additional access to Market Research and County Commercial Guides portals within the Web site. (Can register as a new user from this page.)
International Trade CenterFind internet resources, including market profiles and international trade information.
Statista -- International Statistics and Market DataSee the "Markets" categories tab for an index of major topics or the Keywords lists. See the international topics for a list of 36 countries. Gain a synopsis of the current economic, demographic, and a political overview with recent statistics. Some tables or charts may be downloaded to Excel, Powerpoint, or JPG formats.
Tips Search for other countries by name or an industry in the search box. View search results list for statistics or studies & reports; the sources option includes links to data sources, such as associations or NGOs to expand your investigation.
globalEDGE - Reference DeskSynthesizes international business information gathered from reliable websites including statistical data, markets, and rankings for over 200 countries and regions from mid-1990s to present. Access is available for academic, non-commercial use with free registration using an .edu or .gov email address.
knoemaBrowse through datasets by topic, source, country name or publication date. Selected time series can be easily visualized as table/chart. Access over 800 datasets that cover economic factors, forecasts, commodities, consumers, demographics and world data sets - or build your own chart or table.
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he key tables by country statistical profiles include a wide range of indicators on economy, education, energy, environment, foreign aid, health, information and communication, labour, migration, R&D, trade and society.
UNdataInternet based data service for the global user community. It brings over 30 UN statistical databases and 60 million records within easy reach of users through a single entry point.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)Source for cross-nationally comparable statistics on education, science and technology, culture, and communication for more than 200 countries and territories.
Export.gov - Market Research IndexUse market research to learn your product’s potential in a given market, the best prospects for success, and the market’s business practices before you first export. Access the U.S. Commercial Service Market Research Library containing more than 100,000 industry and country-specific market reports, authored by our specialists working in overseas posts.
International Trade AdministrationWorks to improve the global business environment and helps U.S. organizations compete at home and abroad.
International Trade CentreView country level information about International Trade Center activities in the “Countries” section of this website by selecting a country from the top of the page. Some data is available as graphs or Excel downloads.
UN ComtradeA repository of official trade statistics and relevant analytical tables. It contains annual trade statistics starting from 1962 and monthly trade statistics since 2010
World Economic Forum ReportsIn addition to reports on its key events and standalone publications such as the Global Competitiveness Report, the Global Risks Report and the Global Gender Gap Report, the Forum produces landmark titles covering the environment, education, individual industries and technologies.
World Trade OrganizationDeals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.
