About this guide
Welcome!
This guide is designed to help you find statistics and data from library and outside resources.
There are way more resources than we have room for here, so feel free to contact Samantha to discuss your specific question or data need!
Top Resources for U.S. Statistics
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Statistical Abstract of the United States (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowComprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States, 1878-present.
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Social Explorer This link opens in a new windowAn easy-to-use resource for current and historical United States Census data and demographic information.
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Historical Statistics of the United States This link opens in a new windowTopics range from American Indians, slavery, poverty, race, ethnicity, migration and health to crime and the Confederate States of America are each placed in historical context by a recognized expert in the field.
Top Resources for International Statistics
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International Historical StatisticsA wide variety of statistics covering Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and Oceania from 1750 to the present.
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World Bank World Development Indicators (WDI) This link opens in a new windowDevelopment indicators for developing & high-income countries covering demographic, social, economic, financial, natural resources and environmental topics.
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UN Data ExplorerA portal to many of the cross-national statistics collected by the United Nations (UN).
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International Statistical AgenciesLists the websites of statistics-gathering agencies throughout the world.
Social Sciences Librarian
Samantha Guss
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Contact:
Office: 182 Boatwright Library,
Research & Collaborative Area
Email: sguss@richmond.edu
Phone: 804-289-8851
Research & Collaborative Area
Email: sguss@richmond.edu
Phone: 804-289-8851
