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CIA World Factbook
This site provides information on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.
OECD Data
Find, compare, and share the latest Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) data: charts, maps, tables, and related publications related to economies and world trade.
World Bank: Countries and Economies
This site provides access to global development data related to countries and their economies.
Coface for Trade: Economic Studies and Country Risks
Access country risk assessments, maps, and compare areas by risk and business climate.