Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities (free web resource)
Access 34 databases on global topics such as Crime, Education, Energy, Environment, Finance, Food & Agriculture, Gender, Health, Telecommunications, National Accounts, Population & much more
Tabs near the top of the page allow browsing by countries, indicators, & topics. Click on the "Data Catalog" tab for a listing of available World Bank datasets, including databases, preformatted tables, reports, & other resources. Includes World Development Indicators, GenderStats, Global Economic Prospects, & many more datasets.
The PRB informs people around the world about population, health, & the environment, & empowers them to use that information to advance the well-being of current & future generations. Features include the DataFinder, with charts, tables, maps, & hundreds of indicators, as well as the current World Population Data Sheet.
"Your key to European statistics" includes a statistics database, country profiles, and up-to-date publications such as Basic Figures on the EU & European Social Statistics.
A handy way to graphically compare nations. Data is compiled from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, UN, & OECD. Using a basic form, you can generate maps & graphs on all kinds of statistics with ease. (free web resource, some ads)
Click on "Country Information" in left blue sidebar to search Business Monitor International, Country Briefings, PRS Risk Guide & Service, & news by country. (Clemson subscription)
Sponsored by Michigan State University, this site is a portal for learning about global business activities. Insights by trade bloc, country, state & industry are available. A handy source for statistical data for 201 countries around the world with information about their history, economy & political conditions.
From the World Economic Forum. aims to mirror the business operating environment & competitiveness of over 140 economies worldwide. The report series identify advantages as well as impediments to national growth thereby offering a unique benchmarking tool.
From the International Finance Corporation & the World Bank, provides objective measures of business regulations for local firms in 183 economies & selected cities at the subnational level.
