Statistics Guide

Statistics guide will provide information on accessing statistical data from printed and online sources. Statistics can relate to any subject field, e.g. economics, business, demographics, science, population or agriculture. They can originate from National Agencies, International Bodies or from Commercial Publishers.  Check in the Library Catalogue by typing Statistics for resources. You can use Boolean logic for creating a search strategy.

This is not a comprehensive list.

Printed sources

Printed works still provide a large source of statistical data but they are gradually being replaced by computerised versions. Yearbooks often contain statistics or give leads to other sources of statistical information.

a) National Agencies

Australia - Year Book Australia (HA3001.B952 Quick Reference)
China - China Statistical Yearbook (HA4631.S83 Quick Reference)
Japan - Japan Statistical Yearbook (HA1832.J36 Quick Reference)
U.K. - Annual Abstract of Statistics (HA1122.A33 Quick Reference)
U.S.A. - Statistical Abstract of the United States (HA202 Quick Reference)

b ) International Bodies

Eurostat - Eurostatistics (HC241.2.E91 Serials)
F.A.O. - Several yearbooks are held covering different aspects of Agriculture.
International Labour Office - Yearbook of Labour Statistics (HD4826.I63 Quick Reference)
International Monetary Fund - Government Finance Statistics Yearbook (HJ101.G271 Quick Reference)
United Nations - International Trade Statistics Yearbook (HF91.Y3941 Quick Reference)
United Nations -Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (HA1.M789 Serials). Updates other UN sources.
United Nations - Statistical Yearbook (HA12.5.U63 Quick Reference)

c) Commercial Publications

The Europa World Year Book (D2.E89 Quick Reference) Also available online.
International Marketing Data and Statistics (HA42.I56 Quick Reference)
Statistical Abstract of the United States (HA202 Quick Reference)

Online databases

The homepage of The International Statistical Institute provides links to the homepages of many National Statistical Agencies and International Bodies offering statistical data. The amount and type of information that are available from these sources vary considerably. Some offer their whole databases free of charge while others require registration and payment to access part or all of their databases.

a) National Agencies:

Australia - Australian Bureau of Statistics
France - INSEE
Germany - Statistical Office of Germany
Japan - Statistics Bureau
New Zealand - Statistics New Zealand
U.K. - Office for National Statistics
U.S.A. - Fedstats
U.S.A. - STAT-USA Internet

b) International Bodies

European Communities Statistical Office - Eurostat
F.A.O. - FAOSTAT Statistics Database
International Statistical Institute (I.S.I.) - Statistical Links
O.E.C.D. - Statistics at the O.E.C.D.
United Nations - Monthly Bulletin of Statistics On-line

New Zealand

The New Zealand Collection houses a comprehensive collection of printed Statistical Data relating to New Zealand. Please ask the New Zealand Collection  staff for details and assistance.

INFOS (the Information Network for Official Statistics) is an online database from Statistics New Zealand - available from New Zealand Collection EDA and Level 2 EDA.

Internet Gateway: Statistics (Auckland University)

People and organizations

Quick References for Statisticians

Statistics New Zealand's homepage Online access for New Zealand Statistics

Statistical sources: New Zealand

Compiled by Alistair Lamb, Management Librarian. Suggestions are most welcome.