Research Guides: Geography Research Guide: Demography

Demography Databases

American Factfinder
A Census Bureau portal and tool for creating custom demographic tables.
Bureau of Labor Statistics
The BLS collects data on price indexes, inflation, consumer behaviors, salaries, benefits, occupational forecasts, work-related injuries, and more.
Data Sharing for Demographic Research
The DSDR project archives and disseminates data through ICPSR.
FedStats
This is a good starting point for locating statistics collected by the federal government.
National Center for Health Statistics
The NCHS gathers current data on health trends relating to birth, morbidity, mortality, aging, injury, health care, and more.
OFFSTATS
OFFSTATS is a great resource from the University of Auckland Library. Find statistics by topic, country or region.
UN Data
A single entry point for the statistical resources of the UN System
United Nations Statistics Division
International statistics on demographics and social issues, energy, the environment, economics, and more.
WHO Statistical Information System
International statistics on health from the World Health Organization.
World Bank Data Catalog
Quick access to over 2,000 indicators from World Bank data sources. Compare countries on indicators (e.g., health, literacy, income) or gather data for a country over time.