Statistical Data Resources for Latin America
See also Resources: Country Information.
- World Bank Open Data This link opens in a new windowIntended to provide users with access to World Bank data. Choose data catalog for a listing of data sources. It provides download access to over 2,000 indicators. Browse by topic, country or indicator (e.g. long-term unemployment, marine protected areas.) Includes access to 14 World Bank databases including Africa Development Indicators, Global Development Finance, Global Economic Monitor, World Development Indicators, etc.
- World Development Indicators Online This link opens in a new windowWorld Bank's annual compilation of data about development, provides more than 800 indicators. It is organized in 6 sections: World View, People, Environment, Economy, States and Markets, and Global Links. Data are shown for 153 economies with populations of more than 1 million, 56 small economies with populations between 30,000 and 1 million, and smaller economies if they are members of the World Bank. Includes HDI (Human Development Index), GDP, GNP, and GNI.
- United Nations"The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights."
- Economic Commission for Latin America & the CaribbeanA regional commission of the United Nations, the ECLAC collects data on social and economic issues, undertakes research, and advises member nations.
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics"... the primary source for cross-nationally comparable statistics on education, science and technology, culture, and communication for more than 200 countries and territories."
- World Health Organization"WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends."
- Organization of American States"The Organization of American States is the world’s oldest regional organization, dating back to the First International Conference of American States, held in Washington, D.C., from October 1889 to April 1890. That meeting approved the establishment of the International Union of American Republics, and the stage was set for the weaving of a web of provisions and institutions that came to be known as the inter-American system, the oldest international institutional system."
- IDB Research & Data"The IDB has researchers in many departments producing working papers on economic and social topics. Many of these documents constitute background research for the IDB’s flagship publication "Development in the Americas" prepared by the Research Department. In addition, the IDB finances and mentors studies conducted by other institutions in order to build knowledge and research capacity. All IDB working papers are peer reviewed and meet high editorial standards."
