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Michigan Statistical Sites
- State of Michigan DataThe purpose of Michigan Data is to increase public awareness and access to data and information created by and available from state of Michigan agencies. The data is in machine readable form to allow users of the site to do their own analysis with the data, including mashups.
- Data Driven DetroitA “one-stop-shop” for data about the city of Detroit and the metro area.
- Center for Urban StudiesThe Center for Urban Studies publishes reports, newsletters, occasional papers, curricula and data publications on a variety of issues especially those relating to the City of Detroit and its Metropolitan Area.
- SEMCOG - Southeast Michigan Council of GovernmentsSEMCOG supports local planning through its technical, data, and intergovernmental resources by providing data and unbiased analysis about Southeast Michigan and its local governments.
U.S. Government Statistical Sites
- Statistical Abstract of the United StatesA statistical reference and guide to over 250 statistical publications and sources from government and private organizations.
- Data.govAccess official statistics collected and published by more than 100 Federal agencies without having to know in advance which agency produces them.
- Bureau of Labor StatisticsThis website provides a wide variety of data on employment, productivity, and prices.
- Trade Stats ExpressTradeStats Express displays the latest annual U.S. merchandise trade statistics at national and state levels: in maps, graphs, and tables; as exports, imports, and trade balances. The National Trade Data are available as full year totals for 1989 through 2009 and Year-To-Current-Quarter for 2009 and 2010. The State Export Data are available as full year totals for 1999 through 2009 and Year-To-Current-Quarter for 2009 and 2010.
- data.census.govThis site provides access to the Census Bureau's data about our nation's people and the economy.
- Historical Census DataThe Census Bureau has digitized the historical print volumes and made them available in PDF.
- Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new windowThe standard source for the quantitative facts of American history. Topics ranging from migration and health to crime and the Confederate States of America are each placed in historical context by a recognized expert in the field.
- Datapedia of the United StatesWSU Access ID & Password
A compendium of the most significant historical statistics of the United States from 1789 to 2003, as well as demographic and other select data projections through 2050. Coverage includes: the labor market, social welfare, and national defense.
International Statistical Sites
- Proquest Statistical InsightStatistical information from over 100,000 U.S. government publications from 1973, state and private sources from 1980, and approximately 2000 documents from international organizations from 1983.
- OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new windowSourceOECD is the publications portal of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and consists of sections that include Books and Reports by Theme, Periodicals, reference titles, and Statistical databases. To access SourceOECD users have to subscribe to the portal on an annual basis. OECD, based in Paris, France, is a forum permitting governments of industrialized democracies to study and formulate policies in all economic and social spheres.
- CIA World Fact BookFor every country on the globe, you'll find details on literacy rates, HIV prevalence, and age structure; updated data on military expenditures and capabilities; details on prominent political parties and contact information for diplomatic consultation; and more.
- EurostatEurostat’s mission is to provide the European Union with a high-quality statistical information service.
- United Nations Statistics DivisionThe UN Stats Division provides a global center for data on international trade, national accounts, energy, industry, environment and demographic and social statistics gathered from national and international sources.
- The World Bank - DataThe Data Catalog provides download access to over 2,000 indicators from World Bank data sets covering a range of topics.
- NationMasterNationMaster.com is a massive data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations. It compiles data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Resources Institute, UNESCO, UNICEF and OECD. Using their form, you can generate maps and graphs on all kinds of statistics.