Access data resources from various sources on HIV/AIDS prevalence and incidence for countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Oceania.

Computerized data bank containing statistical tables of demographic and socio-economic data for countries and areas of the world with a population of 5,000 or more.

Over 400 statistical data sets sorted by category and by popularity of the topic. Users can create their own graphs to compare nations. Also includes national profiles, (mainly taken from the CIA World Factbook), including statistics for each country, a picture of the national flag, and an outline map of the country.

This online database provides purchasing power parity and national income accounts converted to international prices for 179 countries for some or all of the years 1950–2000. The European Union or the OECD provide more detailed purchasing power and real product estimates for their countries and the World Bank makes current price estimates for most PWT countries at the GDP level. The authoritative Penn World Table site can be found at The Center for International Comparisons (CIC) at the University of Pennsylvania.

PRB analyzes complex demographic data and research to provide the most objective, accurate, and up-to-date population information in a format that is easily understood by advocates, journalists, and decisionmakers alike. Data pertain to four core themes: Reproductive Health and Fertility; Children and Families; Population and the Environment; and Population Futures—Aging, Inequality and Poverty, Migration and Urbanization, and Gender.

This annual publication provides a summary of statistical, political, and economic data on all the countries of the world and many international organizations. For many countries, information is also available for administrative subdivisions.

The most current statistics on social and economic conditions and activities at world, regional, and national levels, covering roughly a ten-year period. Includes data on national accounts, industry, energy, transport, international trade, and population.

An ongoing register of scientific research on subjective appreciation of life, which includes the following components: a bibliography of happiness, a catalog of happiness in nations, a catalog of happiness correlates, and a directory of happiness investigators.

The primary World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially-recognized international sources. It presents the most current and accurate global development data available, and includes national, regional and global estimates. Data include social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators. Data selection screens are intuitive and easy to use. Results can be scaled, charted, and mapped. Data export options in standard formats such as Excel.

Country-by-country listing from the CIA of basic facts and statistics on geography, people, government, economy, transportation, communications, and defense. Be aware that the date of the information varies widely and in some cases may be several years older than the issue date.

This U.S. Census Bureau resource provides various tools, graphs, and tables on the world population. Most data for this tool are drawn from the International Data Base (IDB) which offers additional demographic information for each country.

Detailed statistics on religious affiliation for every country of the world. Provides source material, including censuses and surveys, as well as best estimates for the period 1900 to 2050 for every religion to offer a definitive picture of international religious demography.

The United Nations Statistics Division, in its mission to promote the development of national statistical systems, has developed a central repository of country profiles of statistical systems. The country profiles include, among others, a brief history of the country's statistical system, legal basis, the statistical programme and much more.

This Census Bureau page links to several national statistical agencies. The reference to "International Statistical Agencies" is a misnomer: only a few of the agencies listed under this heading are international in scope. The sites are listed alphabetically by country.

This Wikipedia page links to Web sites of official national statistical agencies (listed alphabetically by country), and to Wikipedia articles on the agencies and countries.

Directory of official statistical agencies throughout the world, arranged alphabetically by country and by state. Sponsored by the Economic Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

This international agency promotes the development of statistical research in its 18 member states. Site is in French, but a few key documents are available in English.

Lists, information, and links to American and international statistical sites.

CIESIN was established in 1989 as a non-profit, non-governmental organization to provide information that would help scientists, decision makers, and the public better understand their changing world. CIESIN specializes in global and regional network development, science data management, decision support, and training, education, and technical consultation services.

DISC provides quantitative, numeric microdata for researchers and students conducting secondary analysis in the social sciences. Longitudinal surveys, macroeconomic indicators, election studies, population studies, socialization patterns, poverty measures, labor force participation, public opinion polls, education and health data, and census data comprise the scope of the collection.

Eurostat is the statistical office of the European Union. Its task is to provide the European Union with statistics at European level that enable comparisons between countries and regions so that leaders and other decision-makers can define, implement and analyze Community policies. Eurostat offers a whole range of important and interesting data that governments, businesses, the education sector, journalists, and the public can use for their work and daily life.

The FAO was founded in October 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations. The Organization offers direct development assistance, collects, analyses and disseminates information, provides policy and planning advice to governments and acts as an international forum for debate on food and agriculture issues.

ICPSR, located within the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan, is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization serving member colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. ICPSR provides access to the world's largest archive of computerized social science data, training facilities for the study of quantitative social analysis techniques, and resources for social scientists using advanced computer technologies.

The ILO is the UN specialized agency promotes social justice and internationally recognized human and labor rights. It was founded in 1919 and is the only surviving major creation of the Treaty of Versailles, which brought the League of Nations into being, and it became the first specialized agency of the UN in 1946. The ILO Department of Statistics works with integrity, independence and high professional standards to provide users within and outside the ILO with relevant, timely and reliable labor statistics, to develop international standards for better measurement of labor issues and enhanced international comparability, and to help member States develop and improve their labor statistics.

NSF is an independent U.S. agency established by Congress in 1950 to promote the progress of science and engineering.

The OECD, based in Paris, France, is a unique forum permitting governments of the industrialized democracies to study and formulate the best policies possible in all economic and social spheres.

PRB analyzes complex demographic data and research to provide the most objective, accurate, and up-to-date population information in a format that is easily understood by advocates, journalists, and decisionmakers alike. Data pertain to four core themes: Reproductive Health and Fertility; Children and Families; Population and the Environment; and Population Futures—Aging, Inequality and Poverty, Migration and Urbanization, and Gender.

Transparency International is a global network that fights corruption in the national arena. They bring together relevant players from government, civil society, business, and the media to promote transparency in elections, in public administration, in procurement, and in business.

UN/ECE was set up in 1947 by the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) to develop economic activity and strengthen economic relations among European countries and between them and other countries of the world. By publishing extensive economic analysis and statistics, UN/ECE encourages the exchange of views and the sharing of experience leading to greater mutual understanding and contributing to policy convergence.

The United Nations Statistics Division provides a wide range of statistical outputs and services for producers and users of statistics worldwide. By increasing the global availability and use of official statistics, this work facilitates national and international policy formulation, implementation and monitoring.

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, commonly referred to as the World Bank, is the world's largest source of development assistance, providing nearly $16 billion in loans annually to its client countries. The World Bank Developmental Data Group provides high quality national and international Data, mostly compiled from the statistical systems of member countries.