Library Guides: Development Practice: Web + Statistics

Sources for Data and Statistics

Data Planet
Provides easy access to a wide variety of economic, social, political, and marketing indicators. (DataPlanet - Data-Planet - Statistical Datasets)

Offers easy access to over 5,550 data sets from over 65 source providers and 16 subject categories, including banking, criminal justice, education,energy, food and agriculture, government, health, housing and construction,industry and commerce, labor and employment, natural resources and environment, income, cost of living, stocks, transportation, and more. Sources of data include federal, local, state and international governments and organizations. Allows for customization of the data by selecting subjects, and the ability to view your data in side-by-side tables, charts and maps. Also available to search using a ready reference interface.
Statistical Abstract of the United States (ProQuest)
A comprehensive collection of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States, 1878 to present.

The United States Statistical Abstract (aka Stat Ab) is useful both as a convenient source for statistical reference, and as a guide to sources of more information, in print and on the Web (when available). Sources include the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations. Prior to 2012, the Stat Ab was provided free of charge. In 2012, Congress cancelled funding and ProQuest has continued producing the Stat Ab.
Social Explorer
Data and interactive thematic maps from the U.S. Census from 1790-present.

Provides access to current and historical United States census data, including all historic decennial censuses and American Community Surveys, as well as other demographic information, such as religious organizations. Census data is current to 2010 and historical back to 1790. In addition to being a data resource, the web interface lets users create maps and reports to better illustrate, analyze and understand demography and social change.
Statistical Abstracts of the World
A collection of the statistical abstracts from many countries. (ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the World)

These statistical abstracts are generally issued by the national statistical offices of foreign governments and contain country-level data not easily found elsewhere. Global and regional statistical compendia issued by international organizations are included.
World Development Indicators (WDI)
An extensive collection of data about global development

Provides time series development indicators data (1960-present) for 210 countries. Includes tables for population, labor and employment, education, health, energy, urbanization, national accounts, purchasing power, trade, government finance, monetary, balance of payments, external debt, investment risk, taxes, prices and exchange rates, transport and communication, and information and technology. To access, click "Online Tables" under Formats Available.
OECD iLibrary
Full-text publications and statistical data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Full-text publications and statistical data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), including country studies, forecasting publications, reports, and socioeconomic datasets and an interactive Health data database. The statistics section includes data in the areas of international trade, telecommunications, foreign aid, migration, and many other categories. Includes data from 1983 to the present. (source oecd)
FAOSTAT
Time-series and cross sectional data relating to food and agriculture for most countries in the world

Provides international time series data on food production, agricultural trade, forest products, and fisheries from the FAO. The free version of the database allows for limited downloads of up to 4000 records.
For unlimited and bulk downloads, a userid and password are required; ask at any Library Reference Desk for assistance.
UNdata
The United Nations's statistical database that includes data published by the UN and its affiliates

"Wide range of economic, social, cultural, and demographic indicators: population, environment, health, economics, technology, trade, refugees, and more. Includes selected (not comprehensive) data from many international organizations, including the UNDP, UNESCO, FAO, WHO, the ILO and more."

Data Sources
A multidisciplinary selection of databases containing data and statistics.
Agriculture: Data
Data sources for agriculture and related topics.
Economics: Data
Economics data resources compiled by Jim Church, UCB Librarian for Economics.
Climate Data
List of climate data resources maintained by UCB's Earth Sciences Library.
Health Statistics and Data
Great resource for national and international data; compiled by UCB's Public Health librarians.

Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database (SHELDUS)
Access restricted to users with a Berkeley email address Users must create individual accounts using their @berkeley.edu email address. County-level hazard loss data set for the US for 18 different natural hazard events types such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and tornadoes, covering from 1960 - present.

For each event, the database includes the beginning date, location (county and state), property losses, crop losses, injuries, and fatalities that affected each county. The data set does not include Puerto Rico, Guam, or other U.S. territories. Data and maps were compiled and geo-referenced by the Hazards & Vulnerability and Research Institute at the University of South Carolina. The subscription only allows access to aggregated data. See the site FAQ for more information.
California Statistical Abstract
Compilation of data on social, economic, and physical aspects of the State. The contributor for each table is given at the bottom of the table and may be contacted for more details or an explanation of the data.

Compilation of data on social, economic, and physical aspects of the State. The contributor for each table is given at the bottom of the table and may be contacted for more details or an explanation of the data.

California

California GeoPortal
California's natural resources and working landscapes.

California Map Series
California's congressional districts,state senate and assembly districts and county maps. Produced by the California Voter Foundation. 1991-2020.

US Resources

CensusScope
Easy-to-use tool for investigating U.S. demographic trends by the Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN) at the University of Michigan. With graphics and exportable trend data, CensusScope is designed for both generalists and specialists.

ProQuest Statistical Insight
Statistics by the U.S. government, international organizations, publishers, research organizations, state government agencies, and universities.

U.S. Census Bureau
Publications, software, maps, and data sets. QuickFacts will get state, county, and city demographics (including age, race/ethnicity, income, residence, education), business information, and much more.

Data.Gov
Open government - covers large topics: climate change, business, manufacturing, and a lot more.

Energy Information Administration (EIA) U.S.
Monthly Energy Review, DATA Visualizations, Interactive Global Maps, International statistics.

Envirofacts -
Environmental information and data [EPA]

NatureServe
Natural conservation programs, information about rare, endangered species, threatened ecosystems.

International Resources

Global Wind Energy Council.
Interactive maps, global statistics, forecasts and projections. Publishes the Global Wind Energy Outlook.

International Energy Agency. IEA.
Reliable, affordable and clean energy for member countries in energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement.

International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Covers: Energy, Water, Economic Policy and Resilience.

Knowledge for Integrated Solutions includes Adaptive Planning.
All topics

United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development.

World Bank Data, see topics list.

World Resources Institute
Information on climate, energy, food, forests, cities & transport, more.

World Bank Group: Open Knowledge Repository

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