Research Guides: IAFS Honors: Data and Statistics

Why Use Data & Statistics?

Data and statistics can help you support a claim with facts, see the big picture, and test your own hypothesis.

The University Libraries can help you locate both data and statistics for your research. Email the Government Information Library for support!

We recommend that you start with one of these 'big pots' of statistics and data. For more specialized research, look for a topic in the box below.

World DataBank
Analysis and visualization tool with time-series statistics from the World Bank on economic, environmental,and social topics. Includes World Development Indicators.
UNdata
Collection of international and comparative country data on a wide variety of topics from the United Nations and related organizations.
Statista
Statista aggregates statistics and studies from market researchers, organizations, specialist publications, and government sources.
Data-Planet Statistical Datasets
Repository of officially sourced statistical data with visualization, search, and analysis capabilities. You must use the VPN to access this resource from off campus.
Statistical Insight
Comprehensive index for local, state, national, and international statistics. Contains interdisciplinary data and reports, and indexes older statistical publications held on microfiche (1973-present).
International Statistical Yearbook
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Collection of statistical databases from domestic and international institutions.

Eurostat
Data and publications from the European Commission to enable comparisons between countries and regions.

Historical Statistics of the United States
Historical statistics on the population, economy, and politics of the United States, with contextual information from experts.