International census and demographic data sources
- China Data OnlineStatistical database including Chinese Census data. Covers censuses of: population, economy, agriculture, and industry; for selected years 1983-2005.
- China Census Data CD-ROMSSearch our collections for "All China Marketing Research Co" to see available CDs. A variety of census data from 1953 to the present is available on CD-ROM in the Rotch Library GIS lab.
- DataShine: CensusDataShine Census provides a detailed view into United Kingdom 2011 census data. Population, housing, income, commute, and other variables are available. A .pdf of the map can be downloaded, but not the data itself.
The DataShine mapping platform is an output from an ESRC Future Research Leaders Project entitled "Big Open Data: Mining and Synthesis". The overall project seeks promote and develop the use of large and open datasets amongst the social science community. - DataFinder: Population Reference BureauDemographic data on countries worldwide and links to further resources.
- ESRI Data & MapsDownload the following GIS layers for Europe from this collection: purchasing power, population density, population by age range, gross domestic product by country
- IPUMS-InternationalHarmonized data censuses and social surveys from around the world
Dates: 1960- - MIT GeowebSearch MIT's Geodata repository for census data from India and Europe.
- WolrdpopHigh spatial resolution demographic datasets for Central and South America, Africa and Asia to support development, disaster response and health applications.
Country data & statistics
National-level data & statistics
- CEIC DataProvides macroeconomic, industrial and financial time series data for over 200 countries. Data for China and India is available at provincial and city level. Data is sourced from national statistical agencies, NGOs, corporate and non-profit organizations. Output can be exported into Excel, R, and Python.
- DatastreamOn workstations 5 & 6 in the Dewey Library
- International Federation of Data Organizations (IFDO)IFDO member archives by country.
- International Historical StatisticsGeneral statistics on most countries in the world, 1750-2010.
- PassportInternational data on industries, companies, and individuals; data available by country and select cities.
Regional and sub-national data & statistics:
- Council of European Social Science Data ArchivesLocate datasets, questions and variables in data archives throughout Europe.
- IndiaStatClick on LOGIN at the top, then the IP option.
- Rand State Stats: NationwideExtensive U.S. national, state and local statistics on topics such as labor, construction, real estate, crime, education, energy, environment, health care, population and demographics. 1960-present.
