Resources for International Teachers
Resources
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OECD iLibraryThe online library of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development featuring its books, papers and statistics and is the gateway to OECD’s analysis and data.
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The Commonwealth iLibraryPublications cover topics on globalization, multilateral trade, export and enterprise development, education, gender, public service management and reform, law and human rights.
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NordPubAccess to the publications of the Nordic co-operation ( Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, & Aland). Content is organized by series title, publication year, and alphabetically. Approximately 65% of publications are in English
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United Nations iLibraryThe United Nations iLibrary is the first comprehensive global search, discovery, and viewing source for digital content created by the United Nations. Approximately 70% of the publications are in English.
International datasets
If you are not sure what you need, start with the UN Data where all frequently used UN statistics are available. This will lead you to additional specific agencies' datasets
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UNdata: A World of Information
Provides access to a wide range of official statistics collected by the United Nations and affiliated agencies on topics such as population, trade, health, and development.
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IFS Online
Global economic and financial statistics from the International Monetary Fund, including exchange rates, liquidity, banking, interest rates, and national accounts.
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OECD Publications
Provides open access to global policy research, data, and analysis across topics like economics, education, environment, and development from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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UN Comtrade DatabaseThe official UN site for trade data. Best searched by countries and the harmonized industrial codes.
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World Bank Data Catalog
Provides a unified access point to a wide variety of World Bank development data, including survey, time‑series, geospatial, and financial sets, complete with metadata, licensing, and filtering tools for discovery, download, and reuse
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World Resources Report
Evidence-based insights and policy recommendations on climate, energy, food, water, and development challenges worldwide.
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WTO Trade & Tariff DataThis statistical source from the World Trade Organization provides data sets on trade related information, including tariffs.
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ICPSR: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social ResearchMaximum Concurrent Users: Unlimited
ICPSR is an international consortium of academic institutions and research organizations, which provides data access, curation, and methods of analysis for the social science research community. ICPSR web portal provides access to a data archive of thousands of files of research in the social sciences. Searchable content includes specialized collections of data in education, aging, criminal justice, substance abuse, terrorism, and other fields.
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UNESCO-Institute for Statistics (UIS)Primary source for cross-nationally comparable statistics on education, science and technology, culture, and communication for more than 200 countries and territories.
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United States Census Bureau - International DatabaseVariety of topics related to censuses, surveys, and information systems.
European Union (EU)
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EU PublicationsEU Publications is an online library and archive of publications dating back to 1952. It contains 110,000 titles and 235,000 corresponding electronic versions (PDFs, e-books) in more than 50 languages, including the 24 official languages of the EU.
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EurostatEurostat is the statistical office of the European Union.
Finding social science statistics
Need statistics on demographics, public opinion, economic indicators, or social trends? This collection includes key resources for locating aggregated statistics and statistical tables across a wide range of social science topics. These sources are ideal when you need summary statistics, trend data, or comparative figures rather than raw datasets. From U.S. Census data and historical statistical abstracts to international statistics and public opinion trends, these resources provide ready-to-use statistical information for research, presentations, and reports.
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Data.Census.GovThe official platform for accessing U.S. Census Bureau data and digital content. Data.census.gov simplifies access to demographic, economic, and geographic statistics from the decennial census, American Community Survey, Economic Census, and other Census Bureau programs. Create custom tables and download data at various geographic levels.
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Roper Center For Public Opinion Research (iPoll)iPoll offers comprehensive access to U.S. public opinion data with nearly 500,000 survey questions from national polls. Search at the question level to find specific public opinion trends, or download complete datasets for statistical analysis. This resource is essential for studying American public attitudes and opinions over time.
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Social ExplorerVisualize and analyze U.S. demographic data from 1790 to the present with interactive maps and reports. Social Explorer provides census data at multiple geographic levels (neighborhoods, census tracts, counties, states) and includes tools to track demographic change over time. Export maps and data visualizations for presentations and research.
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Statistical Abstract of the United States (Historical)Access historical editions of the Statistical Abstract, published annually by the federal government from 1878 to 2012. These digitized editions provide statistical snapshots of American social, political, and economic conditions across more than a century, making them invaluable for historical research and longitudinal studies.
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Statistical Abstracts of the United States (ProQuest)ProQuest's Statistical Abstract provides the most comprehensive collection of statistics on U.S. social, political, and economic conditions. This enhanced version includes the complete historical archive plus advanced search features, data visualization tools, and export options for research and analysis.
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Statistical InsightSearch across multiple statistical indexes including the American Statistics Index (ASI), Statistical Reference Index (SRI), and Index to International Statistics (IIS). ProQuest Statistical Insight provides abstracts, indexes, and full-text access to statistical publications from federal and state governments, international organizations, associations, and private research organizations.
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UNDataAccess comprehensive international statistics from the United Nations Statistics Division through a single search interface. UNData aggregates data from multiple UN databases covering agriculture, crime, education, employment, energy, environment, health, population, trade, tourism, and the Sustainable Development Goals indicators. Compare statistics across countries and time periods.
U.S. statistics and education data
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National Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.
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Department of EducationThe department's mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.