How To Find Statistics Online


This article is intended to provide a select number of the best statistical resources available on the Internet.

Starting Points
Great places to begin your search, these resources provide research advice and/or extensive links to quality statistical resources on a variety of subjects.

Statistical Resources on the Web
University of Michigan

IPL Statistics Pathfinder
Lists excellent print as well as Web sources

"And the Beats Go On": Finding Data for the Daily Stories
Intended for reporters, but a great resource for any researcher

Find Statistics Online
The Virtual Chase 'How To ... Do it With Research' series

Fast Facts: Almanacs/Factbooks/Statistical Reports & Related Reference Tools
Very comprehensive, compiled by librarian Gary Price

Finding Data on the Internet
RobertNiles.com

The Directory of Online Statistics Sources
Berinstein Research

OFFStats: Official Statistics on the Web
University of Auckland Library

International
Statistical resources on an international level.

Finding International Statistics Online University of Maryland / InfoNation United Nations / PopNet: The Source for Global Population Information / Global Trends United Nations / WorldFactBook CIA / The Progress of Nations 2000

United States

Ameristat U.S. population data / American FactFinder / Stateline.org 'Your source for state news' / Finding Government Statistics Online Vassar College library / FedStats / Social Statistics Briefing Room The White House

Canada

Statistics Canada / Statistical Profile of Canadian Communities StatsCan / Historical Statistics of Canada StatsCan / 1996 Census StatsCan / Canadian Provincial Government Statistics Available On-line GDSourcing Research & Retrieval

Subject Areas
The following resources contain statistical information on a particular topic or subject.

Health

World Health Report WHO / Basic Country Health Profiles for the Americas Pan American Health Organization / Community Health Status Indicators U.S. / World Health Report 2000 / Cancer Statistics / National Center for Health Statistics: Fast Facts U.S. / State Health Facts U.S. / Health of Canadians / AIDS - Epidemiological Fact Sheets by Country UNAIDS / Planned Parenthood Statistics

Business, Economics, & Industry

Handbook of International Economic Statistics / Country Commerical Guides U.S. State Department / County Business Patterns U.S. Census Bureau / EconData.net / Economic Statistics Briefing Room The White House / Canadian Industry Statistics / Business Statistics & Analysis Business Gateway.ca

Internet & Computing

CyberAtlas / Computer Almanac / Internet Domain Survey / The Internet Economy Indicators / Computer use and ownership U.S. Census Bureau

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