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Agriculture and Food
Crime
Demographic/Population - U.S.
Demographic/Population - World
Economic Data - Banks & Lending
Economic Data - Corporations
Economic Data - Trade and Tariffs
Crime
Demographic/Population - U.S.
Demographic/Population - World
Economic Data - Banks & Lending
Economic Data - Corporations
Economic Data - Trade and Tariffs
Economic Data - U.S.
Economic Data - U.S. Real Estate
Economic Data - World
Energy
Environment and Climate
General Sources - U.S.
General Sources - World
Economic Data - U.S. Real Estate
Economic Data - World
Energy
Environment and Climate
General Sources - U.S.
General Sources - World
Geographic Data
Health
Historical Data
Miscellaneous
Politics, Polling, and International Relations
Sources for Raw Data Sets
Health
Historical Data
Miscellaneous
Politics, Polling, and International Relations
Sources for Raw Data Sets
Social Explorer 
Provides access to current and historical census data and demographic information, allowing users to create maps and reports to illustrate, analyze, and understand demography and social change. Limited to U.S. data; available datasets include the Census (1790-present), American Community Survey (2005-2011), Religious Congregations & Membership Study (1980-2010), and Carbon Emissions Data (2002).
Provides access to current and historical census data and demographic information, allowing users to create maps and reports to illustrate, analyze, and understand demography and social change. Limited to U.S. data; available datasets include the Census (1790-present), American Community Survey (2005-2011), Religious Congregations & Membership Study (1980-2010), and Carbon Emissions Data (2002).
Statistical Abstract of the United States
Over 1000 tables of statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. Tables are available in PDF and Excel formats only.
Over 1000 tables of statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. Tables are available in PDF and Excel formats only.
Gapminder
The major benefit of the Gapminder site is Gapminder's ability to quickly and easily visualize data, particularly correlations and changes over time.
The major benefit of the Gapminder site is Gapminder's ability to quickly and easily visualize data, particularly correlations and changes over time.
World Bank Data
Provides statistics and data for hundreds of economic and social indicators, going back 40 years in some cases, for every country in the world. Includes a catalog of available World Bank datasets of use to policymakers, advocacy groups, journalists, and academics.
Provides statistics and data for hundreds of economic and social indicators, going back 40 years in some cases, for every country in the world. Includes a catalog of available World Bank datasets of use to policymakers, advocacy groups, journalists, and academics.
UNdata
Searchable database of statistics gathered by the UN Statistics and Population divisions as well as other agencies, such as the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the United Nations Development Program, and more. Topics include agriculture, crime, education, energy, industry, labor, national accounts, population, and tourism.
Searchable database of statistics gathered by the UN Statistics and Population divisions as well as other agencies, such as the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the United Nations Development Program, and more. Topics include agriculture, crime, education, energy, industry, labor, national accounts, population, and tourism.
Data Hub
Cross-search publicly available data sets. Includes data sets from around the world, with the strongest coverage in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. A project of the Open Knowledge Foundation.
Cross-search publicly available data sets. Includes data sets from around the world, with the strongest coverage in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. A project of the Open Knowledge Foundation.
Statistics - National Agencies
A list of links to the Web sites of the national statistics-gathering agencies for all of the countries in the world.
A list of links to the Web sites of the national statistics-gathering agencies for all of the countries in the world.
Eurostat
The statistical office of the European Union. Economic, demographic, social, and other statistics. The current Eurostat Yearbook is also available in print in the Burling reference collection.
The statistical office of the European Union. Economic, demographic, social, and other statistics. The current Eurostat Yearbook is also available in print in the Burling reference collection.
Inter-American Development Bank
Economic, social, and political data for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Economic, social, and political data for Latin America and the Caribbean.
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Statistics and data on a wide range of topics, including the economy, demographics, health, crime, education, science and technology, and transportation, for countries in Europe, North America, and Central Asia.
Statistics and data on a wide range of topics, including the economy, demographics, health, crime, education, science and technology, and transportation, for countries in Europe, North America, and Central Asia.
United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Social, economic, environmental, demographic, and technology-related statistics.
Social, economic, environmental, demographic, and technology-related statistics.
United Nations Statistical Databases
Several databases of demographic information, plus databases on disability, oil, the Millennium Indicators, and more.
Several databases of demographic information, plus databases on disability, oil, the Millennium Indicators, and more.
American Factfinder
Statistics and aggregate data from the U.S. Decennial Census, American Community Survey, Puerto Rico Community Survey, Annual Population Estimates, Economic Census, and Annual Economic Surveys.
Statistics and aggregate data from the U.S. Decennial Census, American Community Survey, Puerto Rico Community Survey, Annual Population Estimates, Economic Census, and Annual Economic Surveys.
Population Reference Bureau
Statistics on 95 demographic variables, including education, health, and employment. Statistics are available at the state level for the United States, at the country level for more than 220 countries; statistics are also available for the world as a whole and for 28 world regions and sub-regions. Statistics can be displayed as rankings, bar graphs, or maps.
Statistics on 95 demographic variables, including education, health, and employment. Statistics are available at the state level for the United States, at the country level for more than 220 countries; statistics are also available for the world as a whole and for 28 world regions and sub-regions. Statistics can be displayed as rankings, bar graphs, or maps.
Demographic/Population - World
Global Distribution of Poverty
National and sub-national indicators of poverty for a selection of developing countries. Good source for poverty data for small areas (city, province, etc.).
National and sub-national indicators of poverty for a selection of developing countries. Good source for poverty data for small areas (city, province, etc.).
OECD.Stat
Data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Economic, social, demographic, and other data is included. This online database supports browsing, querying, pivoting, and dynamic charting as well as downloading data.
Data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Economic, social, demographic, and other data is included. This online database supports browsing, querying, pivoting, and dynamic charting as well as downloading data.
Population Reference Bureau
Statistics on 95 demographic variables, including education, health, and employment. Statistics are available at the state level for the United States, at the country level for more than 220 countries; statistics are also available for the world as a whole and for 28 world regions and sub-regions. Statistics can be displayed as rankings, bar graphs, or maps.
Statistics on 95 demographic variables, including education, health, and employment. Statistics are available at the state level for the United States, at the country level for more than 220 countries; statistics are also available for the world as a whole and for 28 world regions and sub-regions. Statistics can be displayed as rankings, bar graphs, or maps.
OECD iLibrary
PDF versions of published statistical sources from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Topics include finance, trade, transportation, agriculture, health, education, science, and more. OECD Data can also be accessed through the OECD.Stat database above.
PDF versions of published statistical sources from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Topics include finance, trade, transportation, agriculture, health, education, science, and more. OECD Data can also be accessed through the OECD.Stat database above.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Statistics on the environment, economy, social indicators, etc.
Statistics on the environment, economy, social indicators, etc.
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Statistics and data on a wide range of topics, including the economy, demographics, health, crime, education, science and technology, and transportation, for countries in Europe, North America, and Central Asia.
Statistics and data on a wide range of topics, including the economy, demographics, health, crime, education, science and technology, and transportation, for countries in Europe, North America, and Central Asia.
United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Social, economic, environmental, demographic, and technology-related statistics.
Social, economic, environmental, demographic, and technology-related statistics.
United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHRC)
Statistics on refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons.
Statistics on refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced persons.
American Factfinder
Statistics and aggregate data from the U.S. Decennial Census, American Community Survey, Puerto Rico Community Survey, Annual Population Estimates, Economic Census, and Annual Economic Surveys.
Statistics and aggregate data from the U.S. Decennial Census, American Community Survey, Puerto Rico Community Survey, Annual Population Estimates, Economic Census, and Annual Economic Surveys.
Bureau of Economic Analysis
Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Provides data on national accounts, international accounts, regional accounts, and industry accounts. Excellent source for local (state, county, MSA) economic data.
Part of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Provides data on national accounts, international accounts, regional accounts, and industry accounts. Excellent source for local (state, county, MSA) economic data.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Statistics and aggregate data on inflation, employment, unemployment, pay and benefits, consumer spending, time use, productivity, and workplace injuries. Individual-level and household-level microdata from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is available through ICPSR.
Statistics and aggregate data on inflation, employment, unemployment, pay and benefits, consumer spending, time use, productivity, and workplace injuries. Individual-level and household-level microdata from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is available through ICPSR.
EITC Interactive
Data on the Earned Income Tax Credit, as well as general income and tax information, from the Brookings Institution. Contains much of the same data as the Tax Statistics site from the IRS, but with a more user-friendly interface that allows online searching and manipulation of the data.
Data on the Earned Income Tax Credit, as well as general income and tax information, from the Brookings Institution. Contains much of the same data as the Tax Statistics site from the IRS, but with a more user-friendly interface that allows online searching and manipulation of the data.
FRASER (Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research)
This is the best place to find historical data that is too old to be included in FRED.
This is the best place to find historical data that is too old to be included in FRED.
FRED (Federal Reserve Economic Data) 
Almost 400,000 time-series data sets, all related to the economy in some way. U.S. and international data. From the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Almost 400,000 time-series data sets, all related to the economy in some way. U.S. and international data. From the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Treasury Department Reports
Current and historical information on public debt, federal investments and trust funds, state and local government series securities, interest rates, and federal borrowing.
Current and historical information on public debt, federal investments and trust funds, state and local government series securities, interest rates, and federal borrowing.
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Programs
Data on the number, size, sales, inventories, etc. of businesses in the United States. Data is available broken down at a number of geographic levels and for many specific industrial classifications.
Data on the number, size, sales, inventories, etc. of businesses in the United States. Data is available broken down at a number of geographic levels and for many specific industrial classifications.
World Bank Data
Provides statistics and data for hundreds of economic and social indicators, going back 40 years in some cases, for every country in the world. Includes a catalog of available World Bank datasets of use to policymakers, advocacy groups, journalists, and academics.
Provides statistics and data for hundreds of economic and social indicators, going back 40 years in some cases, for every country in the world. Includes a catalog of available World Bank datasets of use to policymakers, advocacy groups, journalists, and academics.
African Development Indicators
Print Location: Burling HC 800.A1 A356
1996-present. Current volume in reference; earlier volumes on second floor.
Print Location: Burling HC 800.A1 A356
1996-present. Current volume in reference; earlier volumes on second floor.
Bank for International Settlements
Data on international banking, securities, derivatives, foreign exchange, debt, payment and settlement systems, and property prices.
Data on international banking, securities, derivatives, foreign exchange, debt, payment and settlement systems, and property prices.
International Debt Statistics
External debt information for developing countries from the World Bank. Focuses on financial flows, trends in external debt, and other major financial indicators for developing countries. Includes over 200 time series indicators from 1970 to 2013, for most reporting countries.
External debt information for developing countries from the World Bank. Focuses on financial flows, trends in external debt, and other major financial indicators for developing countries. Includes over 200 time series indicators from 1970 to 2013, for most reporting countries.
Government Finance Statistics
1972-present. Provides economic data from the International Monetary Fund's eLibrary database. Also available in print (most recent year is in Burling Reference; issues back to 1977 are on the second floor).
1972-present. Provides economic data from the International Monetary Fund's eLibrary database. Also available in print (most recent year is in Burling Reference; issues back to 1977 are on the second floor).
Inter-American Development Bank
Economic, social, and political data for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Economic, social, and political data for Latin America and the Caribbean.
International Financial Statistics
Provides country-level data on foreign exchange, imports/exports, reserves, consumer prices, industrial production, commodity prices, banks, and more from the International Monetary Fund's eLibrary database. Some data is available as far back as 1940.
Provides country-level data on foreign exchange, imports/exports, reserves, consumer prices, industrial production, commodity prices, banks, and more from the International Monetary Fund's eLibrary database. Some data is available as far back as 1940.
ILOSTAT
Data on labor produced by the International Labor Organization, a part of the United Nations that tracks various labor-related statistics.
Data on labor produced by the International Labor Organization, a part of the United Nations that tracks various labor-related statistics.
National Accounts Statistics
1970-present. Produced by the Economic Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division.
1970-present. Produced by the Economic Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division.
OECD.Stat
Data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Economic, social, demographic, and other data is included. This online database supports browsing, querying, pivoting, and dynamic charting as well as downloading data.
Data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Economic, social, demographic, and other data is included. This online database supports browsing, querying, pivoting, and dynamic charting as well as downloading data.
Penn World Tables
Standardized, internationally comparable data on GDP, purchasing power parity and more for 188 countries, 1950-2004.
Standardized, internationally comparable data on GDP, purchasing power parity and more for 188 countries, 1950-2004.
OECD iLibrary
PDF versions of published statistical sources from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Topics include finance, trade, transportation, agriculture, health, education, science, and more. OECD Data can also be accessed through the OECD.Stat database above.
PDF versions of published statistical sources from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Topics include finance, trade, transportation, agriculture, health, education, science, and more. OECD Data can also be accessed through the OECD.Stat database above.
Statistical Yearbook
Online 2001-present; volumes for 1991-2000 on Burling 2nd floor (HA 12.5 U.63). Published by the United Nations. Primarily economic data and statistics.
Online 2001-present; volumes for 1991-2000 on Burling 2nd floor (HA 12.5 U.63). Published by the United Nations. Primarily economic data and statistics.
United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Statistics on the environment, economy, social indicators, etc.
Statistics on the environment, economy, social indicators, etc.
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
Statistics and data on a wide range of topics, including the economy, demographics, health, crime, education, science and technology, and transportation, for countries in Europe, North America, and Central Asia.
Statistics and data on a wide range of topics, including the economy, demographics, health, crime, education, science and technology, and transportation, for countries in Europe, North America, and Central Asia.
United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
Social, economic, environmental, demographic, and technology-related statistics.
Social, economic, environmental, demographic, and technology-related statistics.
Economic Data - Banks & Lending
Mortgage Lending Data
You can find additional data on American mortgage lending on this guide under "Economic Data - U.S. Real Estate."
You can find additional data on American mortgage lending on this guide under "Economic Data - U.S. Real Estate."
FDIC Bank Data and Statistics
Includes both industry-level statistics and data on individual banks and bank branches.
Includes both industry-level statistics and data on individual banks and bank branches.
Federal Reserve Board Data Download Program
Download detailed data on topics including consumer credit, banking, and interest rates.
Download detailed data on topics including consumer credit, banking, and interest rates.
National Information Center
Information about financial institutions (banks, bank holding companies, etc.) collected by the Federal Reserve System.
Information about financial institutions (banks, bank holding companies, etc.) collected by the Federal Reserve System.
Compustat (via Research Insight)
Print Location: Installed on all classroom and lab computers
1950-present. The definitive source for data on corporations in the United States and around the world. Updated quarterly; for up-to-the-minute information, use the Bloomberg terminal.
Note: Access via the Research Insight client, which should be installed on all lab and classroom computers on campus.
Print Location: Installed on all classroom and lab computers
1950-present. The definitive source for data on corporations in the United States and around the world. Updated quarterly; for up-to-the-minute information, use the Bloomberg terminal.
Note: Access via the Research Insight client, which should be installed on all lab and classroom computers on campus.
Bloomberg Data Service
Print Location: Burling Computing Commons
Copious, often real-time data about corporations, securities, and more. This data can only be accessed from the Bloomberg terminal on the first floor of Burling. Ask at the Circulation Desk for a username and password, or follow the on-screen instructions to create your own account.
Note: Access via the Bloomberg terminal on the first floor of Burling.
Print Location: Burling Computing Commons
Copious, often real-time data about corporations, securities, and more. This data can only be accessed from the Bloomberg terminal on the first floor of Burling. Ask at the Circulation Desk for a username and password, or follow the on-screen instructions to create your own account.
Note: Access via the Bloomberg terminal on the first floor of Burling.
Yahoo! Finance
Search by ticker symbol to get current and historical information about a given company, including stock price and key statistics. Also includes data on various U.S. and overseas indexes.
Search by ticker symbol to get current and historical information about a given company, including stock price and key statistics. Also includes data on various U.S. and overseas indexes.
Economic Data - Trade and Tariffs
Comext
External trade data for the European Union. This site is designed for downloading data for analysis rather than for quick access to individual statistics.
External trade data for the European Union. This site is designed for downloading data for analysis rather than for quick access to individual statistics.
Exporter Dynamics Database
Developed by the World Bank. Country-level data about exporting firms. Click "DATABANK" in the right sidebar to access the data.
Developed by the World Bank. Country-level data about exporting firms. Click "DATABANK" in the right sidebar to access the data.
Industry Trade Data and Analysis
From the Office of Trade and Industry Information, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
From the Office of Trade and Industry Information, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce.
International Trade Statistics Yearbook
Print Location: Burling 2nd Floor HF91 .U473
1983-present. Produced by the United Nations. Detailed statistics on international trade in various commodities.
Print Location: Burling 2nd Floor HF91 .U473
1983-present. Produced by the United Nations. Detailed statistics on international trade in various commodities.
Tariff and Trade DataWeb
International trade data and U.S. tariff data from the United States International Trade Commission. Data goes back to 1989. Requires a free registration.
International trade data and U.S. tariff data from the United States International Trade Commission. Data goes back to 1989. Requires a free registration.
Trade Stats Express
Created by the Office of Trade and Industry Information (OTII), Manufacturing and Services, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Includes information about trade between the U.S. and foreign countries and between individual states of the U.S. and foreign countries.
Created by the Office of Trade and Industry Information (OTII), Manufacturing and Services, International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce. Includes information about trade between the U.S. and foreign countries and between individual states of the U.S. and foreign countries.
UnctadStat
Statistics on trade, foreign direct investment, and more from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Replaces an assortment of previously separate UNCTAD databases and statistical handbooks.
Statistics on trade, foreign direct investment, and more from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development. Replaces an assortment of previously separate UNCTAD databases and statistical handbooks.
WITS (World Integrated Trade Solution)
Provides access to databases covering imports, exports, and protection data (tariff and non-tariff measures), as well as tools to assess the impact of trade policy scenarios in terms of various economic indicators. Developed by the World Bank in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the International Trade Center, the United Nations Statistics Division, and the World Trade Organization (WTO), among others.
Provides access to databases covering imports, exports, and protection data (tariff and non-tariff measures), as well as tools to assess the impact of trade policy scenarios in terms of various economic indicators. Developed by the World Bank in collaboration with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the International Trade Center, the United Nations Statistics Division, and the World Trade Organization (WTO), among others.
USA Trade Online
1992-present. Provides extremely detailed import and export data for over 25,000 commodities. Free registration required.
1992-present. Provides extremely detailed import and export data for over 25,000 commodities. Free registration required.
Economic Data - U.S. Real Estate
Federal Housing Finance Agency Data and Tools
Detailed historical data on conventional mortgages used to purchase single-family homes, as well as some data on home prices and mortgages for multi-family homes.
Detailed historical data on conventional mortgages used to purchase single-family homes, as well as some data on home prices and mortgages for multi-family homes.
S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices
Relative changes in U.S. residential real estate prices, 1987-present.
Relative changes in U.S. residential real estate prices, 1987-present.
Annual Energy Outlook
PDF version of the Annual Energy Outlook published by the U.S. Department of Energy. Contains projections of energy demand, supply, and prices in the U.S. through 2030. Some data is also available for download in Excel format.
PDF version of the Annual Energy Outlook published by the U.S. Department of Energy. Contains projections of energy demand, supply, and prices in the U.S. through 2030. Some data is also available for download in Excel format.
BP Statistical Review of World Energy
Global energy data, 1965-present. From the company formerly known as British Petroleum.
Global energy data, 1965-present. From the company formerly known as British Petroleum.
International Energy Agency
Country-level statistics, data and graphs on the consumption, production, trade, and cost of various sources of energy.
Country-level statistics, data and graphs on the consumption, production, trade, and cost of various sources of energy.
International Energy Statistics
Statistics and data on international energy production and consumption from the U.S. Department of Energy. Also includes data on petroleum prices and carbon emissions. Most time series data extend back to 1980.
Statistics and data on international energy production and consumption from the U.S. Department of Energy. Also includes data on petroleum prices and carbon emissions. Most time series data extend back to 1980.
Monthly Energy Review
PDF version of the Monthly Energy Review published by the U.S. Department of Energy. Contains data on the production, consumption, trade, and prices of various sources of energy. Some time-series data extends back to 1949. Data tables can also be downloaded in Excel format.
PDF version of the Monthly Energy Review published by the U.S. Department of Energy. Contains data on the production, consumption, trade, and prices of various sources of energy. Some time-series data extends back to 1949. Data tables can also be downloaded in Excel format.
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center
Observational and model-generated data related to climate change. Managed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Observational and model-generated data related to climate change. Managed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Gap Analysis Program
Land cover, predicted distribution for common vertibrate species, and land ownership/stewardship information for the entire United States.
Land cover, predicted distribution for common vertibrate species, and land ownership/stewardship information for the entire United States.
Emission Database for Global Atmospheric Research
1970-2000. From the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.
1970-2000. From the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.
Iowa Environmental Mesonet (IEM)
1893-present. Historical weather data for several dozen Iowa locations.
1893-present. Historical weather data for several dozen Iowa locations.
National Climactic Data Center
Data on climate and weather events from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Data on climate and weather events from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Data Finder
Dozens of databases with information on air quality, water quality, pollution, Superfund sites, and more.
Dozens of databases with information on air quality, water quality, pollution, Superfund sites, and more.
USGS Water Resources Data of the United States
Water quality information and surface and ground water levels from the U.S. Geological Survey.
Water quality information and surface and ground water levels from the U.S. Geological Survey.
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
Statistics and data on land use, water use, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, nutrition, and food aid. Also includes a spatial database of agricultural land-use data with online mapping capabilities.
Statistics and data on land use, water use, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, nutrition, and food aid. Also includes a spatial database of agricultural land-use data with online mapping capabilities.
USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
Data on farms, agricultural workers, crops, livestock, and more. Data can be found under both "Data and Statistics" and "Census." ("Census" points to the Census of Agriculture, which surveys all farms in the United States once every five years.)
Data on farms, agricultural workers, crops, livestock, and more. Data can be found under both "Data and Statistics" and "Census." ("Census" points to the Census of Agriculture, which surveys all farms in the United States once every five years.)
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization
Statistics and data on land use, water use, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, nutrition, and food aid. Also includes a spatial database of agricultural land-use data with online mapping capabilities.
Statistics and data on land use, water use, agriculture, fisheries, forestry, nutrition, and food aid. Also includes a spatial database of agricultural land-use data with online mapping capabilities.
Politics, Polling, and International Relations
America Votes
Print Location: Burling Ref JK1967 .A8
Voting statistics for national and statewide elections, 1956 to the present. Some of this information is also contained in the online CQ Voting and Elections Collection.
Print Location: Burling Ref JK1967 .A8
Voting statistics for national and statewide elections, 1956 to the present. Some of this information is also contained in the online CQ Voting and Elections Collection.
International Conflict Research
Produced by the Center for Comparative and International Studies at ETH Zurich. Contains two major datasets, Geographic Research on War, Unified Platform (GROWup) and the Ethnic Power Relations Datasets.
Produced by the Center for Comparative and International Studies at ETH Zurich. Contains two major datasets, Geographic Research on War, Unified Platform (GROWup) and the Ethnic Power Relations Datasets.
Supreme Court Database
Several datasets on cases heard before the Supreme Court of the United States, 1946-present (with a lag of 1-2 years). Datasets are available in Excel, Stata, SPSS, and SAS formats.
Several datasets on cases heard before the Supreme Court of the United States, 1946-present (with a lag of 1-2 years). Datasets are available in Excel, Stata, SPSS, and SAS formats.
Uppsala Conflict Data Program
Several datasets on armed conflict, 1946-present. Some datasets are georeferenced.
Several datasets on armed conflict, 1946-present. Some datasets are georeferenced.
Websites for the Secretaries of State for All Fifty States
Links to the Secretary of State websites for all states in the U.S., plus Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Typically, election data for each state can be found on the website for its Secretary of State office. From the National Association of Secretaries of State.
Links to the Secretary of State websites for all states in the U.S., plus Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Typically, election data for each state can be found on the website for its Secretary of State office. From the National Association of Secretaries of State.
CQ Voting and Elections Collection
A collection of research tools that covers a host of information about voting in America both past and present. Covers political parties, campaigns and elections, and demographic information about voters. To download historical election return data, click on the "Export/Download" link in the left-hand sidebar.
A collection of research tools that covers a host of information about voting in America both past and present. Covers political parties, campaigns and elections, and demographic information about voters. To download historical election return data, click on the "Export/Download" link in the left-hand sidebar.
DataGov
Dozens of governance indicators gathered from sources including the World Bank and Freedom House. Features easily visualization and comparisons. By the Inter-American Development Bank.
Dozens of governance indicators gathered from sources including the World Bank and Freedom House. Features easily visualization and comparisons. By the Inter-American Development Bank.
Federal Election Commission Campaign Finance Data
Detailed, individual-level data on which people donated money to which candidates.
Detailed, individual-level data on which people donated money to which candidates.
iPoll Databank at the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research
Searchable database of U.S. public opinion data from academic, commercial, and media survey organizations, such as Gallup, Pew, network TV news bureaus, and more. In many cases, you can download the full data set from the survey through RoperExpress. View the Terms of Use for this resource.
Searchable database of U.S. public opinion data from academic, commercial, and media survey organizations, such as Gallup, Pew, network TV news bureaus, and more. In many cases, you can download the full data set from the survey through RoperExpress. View the Terms of Use for this resource.
New York Times/CBS News Poll Archive
Searchable archive of New York Times/CBS News Polls since 1976. Raw data from these polls is available through ICPSR.
Searchable archive of New York Times/CBS News Polls since 1976. Raw data from these polls is available through ICPSR.
OpenSecrets.org
Download bulk data on campaign finance, lobbying expenditures, 527 groups, and the personal finances of politicians. A project of the Center for Responsive Politics.
Download bulk data on campaign finance, lobbying expenditures, 527 groups, and the personal finances of politicians. A project of the Center for Responsive Politics.
Paul Hensel's International Relations Data Site
Maintained by a professor of political science, who says, "These pages are meant to include the most useful data sources on processes of international conflict and cooperation, as well as data covering international economic, environmental, political, and social data and data on similar topics for the United States."
Maintained by a professor of political science, who says, "These pages are meant to include the most useful data sources on processes of international conflict and cooperation, as well as data covering international economic, environmental, political, and social data and data on similar topics for the United States."
Policy Agendas Project
1940s-present. Coded datasets of policy changes based on Congressional hearings, Congressional roll call votes, executive orders, State of the Union addresses, and more.
1940s-present. Coded datasets of policy changes based on Congressional hearings, Congressional roll call votes, executive orders, State of the Union addresses, and more.
Polling the Nations
Compiles surveys conducted by hundreds of polling organizations in the United States and more than 80 other countries from 1986 to the present. Each of the records reports a question asked, the percentage of respondents who gave each answer, and some information about the sample and survey methodology. The raw data is NOT available from this source; for some surveys, you may be able to find raw data through ICPSR or another source.
Compiles surveys conducted by hundreds of polling organizations in the United States and more than 80 other countries from 1986 to the present. Each of the records reports a question asked, the percentage of respondents who gave each answer, and some information about the sample and survey methodology. The raw data is NOT available from this source; for some surveys, you may be able to find raw data through ICPSR or another source.
SIPRI: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Data on the weapons industry, arms transfers (1950-present), multilateral peacekeeping operations (2000-present), and military spending (1988-present).
Data on the weapons industry, arms transfers (1950-present), multilateral peacekeeping operations (2000-present), and military spending (1988-present).
Voting in American Elections
Print Location: Burling Ref JK1965 .B86 2010
1788-2008. Extensive data on American presidential elections, including turnout data for all presidential elections. Also includes some data on gubernatorial and Congressional elections.
Print Location: Burling Ref JK1965 .B86 2010
1788-2008. Extensive data on American presidential elections, including turnout data for all presidential elections. Also includes some data on gubernatorial and Congressional elections.
USASpending.gov
Extremely detailed data on spending by the U.S. federal government. Includes data on contracts, grants, loans, and "other financial assistance." Both microdata and aggregate data are available.
Extremely detailed data on spending by the U.S. federal government. Includes data on contracts, grants, loans, and "other financial assistance." Both microdata and aggregate data are available.
Cancer Mortality Maps and Graphs
By the U.S. National Cancer Institute. Includes county-level data about cancer mortality rates back to 1950.
By the U.S. National Cancer Institute. Includes county-level data about cancer mortality rates back to 1950.
DHS (Demographics and Health Surveys) Program
Surveys on health and health care conducted in 75 developing countries from 1984 to the present. Both statistics and raw data sets are available. Some data sets are available in GIS formats.
Surveys on health and health care conducted in 75 developing countries from 1984 to the present. Both statistics and raw data sets are available. Some data sets are available in GIS formats.
National Center for Health Statistics
Maintained by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Includes both statistics and microdata.
Maintained by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Includes both statistics and microdata.
OECD.Stat
Data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Economic, social, demographic, and other data is included. This online database supports browsing, querying, pivoting, and dynamic charting as well as downloading data.
Data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Economic, social, demographic, and other data is included. This online database supports browsing, querying, pivoting, and dynamic charting as well as downloading data.
Population Reference Bureau
Statistics on 95 demographic variables, including education, health, and employment. Statistics are available at the state level for the United States, at the country level for more than 220 countries; statistics are also available for the world as a whole and for 28 world regions and sub-regions. Statistics can be displayed as rankings, bar graphs, or maps.
Statistics on 95 demographic variables, including education, health, and employment. Statistics are available at the state level for the United States, at the country level for more than 220 countries; statistics are also available for the world as a whole and for 28 world regions and sub-regions. Statistics can be displayed as rankings, bar graphs, or maps.
OECD iLibrary
PDF versions of published statistical sources from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Topics include finance, trade, transportation, agriculture, health, education, science, and more. OECD Data can also be accessed through the OECD.Stat database above.
PDF versions of published statistical sources from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Topics include finance, trade, transportation, agriculture, health, education, science, and more. OECD Data can also be accessed through the OECD.Stat database above.
World Health Organization
International time-series data on a variety of health-related indicators, including data on health care systems.
International time-series data on a variety of health-related indicators, including data on health care systems.
WHO/Europe Databases
Health data from the World Health Organization's European division. Includes the European Health for All Database.
Health data from the World Health Organization's European division. Includes the European Health for All Database.
Pan American Health Organization
The North and South American division of the World Health Organization.
The North and South American division of the World Health Organization.
World Health Report
PDF versions of the World Health Report published annually by the World Health Organization (WHO). Each report examines a different topic in global public health. Reports are available online back to 1995.
PDF versions of the World Health Report published annually by the World Health Organization (WHO). Each report examines a different topic in global public health. Reports are available online back to 1995.
Measures of Justice
State-level and county-level indicators about the fairness and overall functioning of the criminal justice system. Data can be filtered by race, gender, age, and other variables. Data is not yet available for all states.
State-level and county-level indicators about the fairness and overall functioning of the criminal justice system. Data can be filtered by race, gender, age, and other variables. Data is not yet available for all states.
Campus Safety and Security Data
Data about alleged crimes that occurred on and near every college campus in the United States, 2001-present.
Data about alleged crimes that occurred on and near every college campus in the United States, 2001-present.
Uniform Crime Reports
Maintained by the FBI. Crime statistics down to the city level for the entire U.S. Also has statistics about crime on college campuses. For microdata on crime, see the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data within ICPSR.
Maintained by the FBI. Crime statistics down to the city level for the entire U.S. Also has statistics about crime on college campuses. For microdata on crime, see the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data within ICPSR.
Nonprofit Explorer
A searchable database of financial information for more than 600,000 American not-for-profit organizations.
A searchable database of financial information for more than 600,000 American not-for-profit organizations.
PostSec Data
Information about and links to various types of data on student success in higher education. A product of the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP).
Information about and links to various types of data on student success in higher education. A product of the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP).
National Center for Education Statistics
NCES is the primary federal entity collecting and analyzing education-related data for the United States and other nations. The NCES catalog can be searched to locate NCES publications and data products, many full-text or available for download, including The Condition of Education, The Digest of Education Statistics, TIMSS (Third International Mathematics and Science Study) and the NAEP (Nation's Report Card). NCES also makes available extremely detailed data about pre-K through graduate education and about libraries.
NCES is the primary federal entity collecting and analyzing education-related data for the United States and other nations. The NCES catalog can be searched to locate NCES publications and data products, many full-text or available for download, including The Condition of Education, The Digest of Education Statistics, TIMSS (Third International Mathematics and Science Study) and the NAEP (Nation's Report Card). NCES also makes available extremely detailed data about pre-K through graduate education and about libraries.
U.S. Highway Statistics
From the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. Data on drivers, number and types of vehicles, miles traveled, fuels, and more.
From the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. Data on drivers, number and types of vehicles, miles traveled, fuels, and more.
Monthly Energy Review
PDF version of the Monthly Energy Review published by the U.S. Department of Energy. Contains data on the production, consumption, trade, and prices of various sources of energy. Some time-series data extends back to 1949. Data tables can also be downloaded in Excel format.
PDF version of the Monthly Energy Review published by the U.S. Department of Energy. Contains data on the production, consumption, trade, and prices of various sources of energy. Some time-series data extends back to 1949. Data tables can also be downloaded in Excel format.
FRASER (Federal Reserve Archival System for Economic Research)
PDF scans of historical publications related to economics. Most of the publications were originally produced by the Federal Reserve or various government agencies.
PDF scans of historical publications related to economics. Most of the publications were originally produced by the Federal Reserve or various government agencies.
Historical Statistics of the United States: Earliest Times to the Present
A fully searchable and downloadable electronic database of quantitative facts of American history, covering topics such as economics, education, government, international migration, law, natural resources, religion, sociology, and trade.
A fully searchable and downloadable electronic database of quantitative facts of American history, covering topics such as economics, education, government, international migration, law, natural resources, religion, sociology, and trade.
International Historical Statistics: Africa, Asia & Oceania, 1750-2000
Print Location: Burling Reference HA 4675 .M552 2003
Print Location: Burling Reference HA 4675 .M552 2003
International Historical Statistics: The Americas, 1750-2000
Print Location: Burling Reference HA 175 .M55 2003
Print Location: Burling Reference HA 175 .M55 2003
International Historical Statistics: Europe, 1750-2000
Print Location: Burling Reference HA 1107 .M5 2003
Print Location: Burling Reference HA 1107 .M5 2003
MeasuringWorth.com
Enter an amount, a starting year, an ending year, and a country (U.S., U.K., Japan, or China) and find out how much the amount was "worth" in each time based on up to seven different scales.
Enter an amount, a starting year, an ending year, and a country (U.S., U.K., Japan, or China) and find out how much the amount was "worth" in each time based on up to seven different scales.
Medieval and Early Modern Data Bank
Price, wage and exchange rate data for Europe (and, in a few cases, parts of Asia and Africa bordering the Mediterranean), 800-1815.
Price, wage and exchange rate data for Europe (and, in a few cases, parts of Asia and Africa bordering the Mediterranean), 800-1815.
National Map
A comprehensive source of maps, geospatial and geostatistical data for the United States.
A comprehensive source of maps, geospatial and geostatistical data for the United States.
NHGIS
The National Historical Geographic Information System. Provides "aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States between 1790 and 2000." Free registration required.
The National Historical Geographic Information System. Provides "aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States between 1790 and 2000." Free registration required.
North American Environmental Atlas
Harmonized base layers of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., as well as layers of environmental data, from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation.
Harmonized base layers of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S., as well as layers of environmental data, from the Commission for Environmental Cooperation.
United Nations Environment Program GEO Data Portal
Data from UNEP's Global Environment Outlook (GEO) report, as well as other environmental and socioeconomic data.
Data from UNEP's Global Environment Outlook (GEO) report, as well as other environmental and socioeconomic data.
Cure for the Common Codes
Lists of geographic area codes for all levels and all areas in the United States.
Lists of geographic area codes for all levels and all areas in the United States.
MABLE/Geocorr12: Geographic Correspondence Engine
Do you have geographic data that isn't at the geographic level you want? This tool will help you allocate data for one geographic area (e.g., counties) to larger (e.g., metropolitan statistical areas) or smaller (e.g., townships) geographic areas. Created by the Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis for the state of Missouri.
Do you have geographic data that isn't at the geographic level you want? This tool will help you allocate data for one geographic area (e.g., counties) to larger (e.g., metropolitan statistical areas) or smaller (e.g., townships) geographic areas. Created by the Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis for the state of Missouri.
USGS Data on CD
Print Location: 4th Floor West Gov Doc CD
Grinnell has a great deal of data on CDs from the US Geological Survey. Browse the government documents CDs on the fourth floor (USGS data will be in the Is) or search in the catalog.
Print Location: 4th Floor West Gov Doc CD
Grinnell has a great deal of data on CDs from the US Geological Survey. Browse the government documents CDs on the fourth floor (USGS data will be in the Is) or search in the catalog.
American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS)
A sample of responses from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
A sample of responses from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
World Bank Microdata Library
"The Microdata Library facilitates access to data collected through sample surveys of households, business establishments or other facilities. These microdata sets may also originate from population, housing or agricultural censuses or through an administrative data collection processes. The Library contains supporting documentation from censuses and surveys conducted or supported by the World Bank, as well as by other international organizations, statistical agencies and other agencies in low and middle-income countries."
"The Microdata Library facilitates access to data collected through sample surveys of households, business establishments or other facilities. These microdata sets may also originate from population, housing or agricultural censuses or through an administrative data collection processes. The Library contains supporting documentation from censuses and surveys conducted or supported by the World Bank, as well as by other international organizations, statistical agencies and other agencies in low and middle-income countries."
ICPSR
The Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) maintains and provides access to the world's largest archive of raw data sets in the social sciences. Before downloading data, you will be prompted to create a MyData account. You must be on campus to create this account. As long as you log in to your MyData account from an on-campus computer at least every 6 months, you will also be able to download data while you are off campus.
The Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) maintains and provides access to the world's largest archive of raw data sets in the social sciences. Before downloading data, you will be prompted to create a MyData account. You must be on campus to create this account. As long as you log in to your MyData account from an on-campus computer at least every 6 months, you will also be able to download data while you are off campus.
National Center for Health Statistics
Maintained by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Includes both statistics and microdata.
Maintained by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Includes both statistics and microdata.
American National Election Studies
Time-series data on voting behavior and political opinions back to 1948.
Time-series data on voting behavior and political opinions back to 1948.
Center for Migration and Development
Data from several studies related to migration in the United States and Latin America.
Data from several studies related to migration in the United States and Latin America.
General Social Survey
Survey data about the demographics, attitudes, and behaviors of Americans. Time-series data back to 1972 is available for some questions.
Survey data about the demographics, attitudes, and behaviors of Americans. Time-series data back to 1972 is available for some questions.
IPUMS
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series. A project of the Minnesota Population Center at the University of Minnesota, this site distributes microdata sets from historical and current censuses of both the U.S. and foreign countries. These data sets have been harmonized, so items from one census can easily be compared to items on another census.
Integrated Public Use Microdata Series. A project of the Minnesota Population Center at the University of Minnesota, this site distributes microdata sets from historical and current censuses of both the U.S. and foreign countries. These data sets have been harmonized, so items from one census can easily be compared to items on another census.
IQSS Dataverse Network
The most comprehensive catalog of data sets in the United States; also a good source for some international data.
The most comprehensive catalog of data sets in the United States; also a good source for some international data.
DHS (Demographics and Health Surveys) Program
Surveys on health and health care conducted in 75 developing countries from 1984 to the present. Both statistics and raw data sets are available. Some data sets are available in GIS formats.
Surveys on health and health care conducted in 75 developing countries from 1984 to the present. Both statistics and raw data sets are available. Some data sets are available in GIS formats.
Odum Institute for Research in Social Science
Raw data from many historical public opinion polls, including several hundred state-level polls, Harris polls, and the Computer Assisted Panel Study.
Raw data from many historical public opinion polls, including several hundred state-level polls, Harris polls, and the Computer Assisted Panel Study.
Office of Population Research at Princeton University
Data sets from the Mexican Migration Project, Latin American Migration Project, American Fertility Surveys, National Longitudinal Survey of Freshmen, Texas Higher Education Opportunity Project, and more.
Data sets from the Mexican Migration Project, Latin American Migration Project, American Fertility Surveys, National Longitudinal Survey of Freshmen, Texas Higher Education Opportunity Project, and more.
Pew Research Center Datasets
Distributes data from five of Pew's research centers: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, Pew Internet and American Life Project, Pew Global Attitudes Project, and the Pew Research Center Social and Demographic Trends studies.
Distributes data from five of Pew's research centers: Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, Pew Internet and American Life Project, Pew Global Attitudes Project, and the Pew Research Center Social and Demographic Trends studies.
Policy Agendas Project
1940s-present. Coded datasets of policy changes based on Congressional hearings, Congressional roll call votes, executive orders, State of the Union addresses, and more.
1940s-present. Coded datasets of policy changes based on Congressional hearings, Congressional roll call votes, executive orders, State of the Union addresses, and more.
RoperExpress
Provides downloads of full public opinion data sets from academic, commercial, and media survey organizations, such as Gallup, Pew, network TV news bureaus, and more. RoperExpress is only for downloading full data sets to analyze. To search for quick public opinion statistics, use iPoll. View the Terms of Use for this resource.
Provides downloads of full public opinion data sets from academic, commercial, and media survey organizations, such as Gallup, Pew, network TV news bureaus, and more. RoperExpress is only for downloading full data sets to analyze. To search for quick public opinion statistics, use iPoll. View the Terms of Use for this resource.
SDA Archive
SDA allows online analysis of various datasets, including the General Social Survey, the American National Election Study, the U.S. Census Public Use Microdata Samples (PUMS), and a few others. This is a good option if you want a quick answer and don't want/need to download the entire dataset to get it.
SDA allows online analysis of various datasets, including the General Social Survey, the American National Election Study, the U.S. Census Public Use Microdata Samples (PUMS), and a few others. This is a good option if you want a quick answer and don't want/need to download the entire dataset to get it.
UK Data Archive
Several thousand data sets on a variety of topics, including crime, demographics, the economy, education, employment, the environment, health, religion, social indicators, and more. Historical and longitudinal data is also available. Much of the data was collected in the United Kingdom, although some international data sets are available. Registration is required; this registration is free for academic users.
Several thousand data sets on a variety of topics, including crime, demographics, the economy, education, employment, the environment, health, religion, social indicators, and more. Historical and longitudinal data is also available. Much of the data was collected in the United Kingdom, although some international data sets are available. Registration is required; this registration is free for academic users.
USASpending.gov
Extremely detailed data on spending by the U.S. federal government. Includes data on contracts, grants, loans, and "other financial assistance." Both microdata and aggregate data are available.
Extremely detailed data on spending by the U.S. federal government. Includes data on contracts, grants, loans, and "other financial assistance." Both microdata and aggregate data are available.
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