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OECD Data

Find, compare, and share the latest OECD data:  charts, maps, tables, and related publications.

UNdata

Users can search and download a variety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN) statistical system and other international agencies. 

World Bank Open Data

This site provides access to global development data.

U. S. Census Bureau

The U. S. Census Bureau is the nation's leading provider of quality demographic data.

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data. Here, you can find national, international, regional, and industry data.

Economics Indicators (U. S. Census Bureau)

Provides quick access to data from/about the Quarterly Services Survey, New Residential Construction, Manufacturing and Trade Inventories and Sales, Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services, Monthly Wholesale Trade, U. S. International Trade in Goods, and more.

U. S. Census Bureau

The U. S. Census Bureau is the nation's leading provider of quality demographic data.

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) promotes a better understanding of the U.S. economy by providing the most timely, relevant, and accurate economic accounts data. Here, you can find national, international, regional, and industry data.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics measures labor and market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. 

Statistical Sites on the World Wide Web

This site compiles links to demographic data sources on the World Wide Web.

Economics Indicators (U. S. Census Bureau)

Provides quick access to data from/about the Quarterly Services Survey, New Residential Construction, Manufacturing and Trade Inventories and Sales, Advance Monthly Sales for Retail and Food Services, Monthly Wholesale Trade, U. S. International Trade in Goods, and more.

Council of Economic Advisers

The Council of Economic Advisers, and agency within the Executive Office of the President, is charged with offering the President objective economic advice on the formulation of both domestic and international economic policy.  The Council bases its recommendations and analysis on economic research and empirical evidence, using the best data available to support the President in setting our nation's economic policy.

OECD Data

Find, compare, and share the latest OECD data:  charts, maps, tables, and related publications.

UNdata

Users can search and download a variety of statistical resources compiled by the United Nations (UN) statistical system and other international agencies. 

World Bank Open Data

This site provides access to global development data.

Eurostat

Eurostat provides the European Union with European statistics that enables comparison between countries and regions.

TradeStats Express

Get the latest annual and quarterly data from the U. S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration.

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Data vs. Statistics

"Data" and "statistics" are two words often used interchangeably, but they refer to two very different things. Data is the raw information from which statistics are created. Statistics provide a summary of data. For more information about data vs. statistics, see this guide.