Research Guides: Global Conflict and Human Security (GCHS): Statistics & Data

Statistics

Statistics are available from many sources discussed elsewhere in ths guide: government agencies, IGOs, NGOs, think tanks, etc.

Statistical Insight
Comprehensive access to statistical information from federal agencies, research organizations, international organizations, commercial publishers and associations. Provides abstracts of statistical publications and links to the full-text for selected publications.
Statista: The Statistics Portal
Tool for researching quantitative data, statistics and related information.
Statistical Abstract of the US
Is a comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the US. Dates of coverage: 2013-current
Polling the Nations
Database of public opinion polls containing the full text of questions and responses, from surveys, conducted in the United States and other countries around the world. Dates of coverage: 1986-current
World Development Indicators Data Catalog
World Development Indicators (WDI) is the primary World Bank database for development data from officially-recognized international sources for more than 180 countries. Other databases provide information on external debt and financial flow data, governance issues, education, health, gender, and more.
IMF Data
Provides access to International Financial Statistics, Balance of Payment Statistics, Government Finance Statistics, and Direction of Trade Statistics. View and download predefined data reports or create and share your own views of IMF data.

Information on National Statistical Systems
Links to national statistical offices websites are organized by continent, then alphabetical by country. From the UN
International Programs - US Census Bureau
U.S. Census Bureau conducts demographic, economic, and geographic studies of other countries.

Be aware that types, extent, and dates of data are not always consistent between countries.
Within any individual country, the collection of data and reporting of statistics may change over time, be inconsistent across different parts of the country, or be disrupted by events such as war, natural disaster, or change in leadership.