Library Guides: Global Development Issues: Statistics

Statistics

World Urbanization Prospects
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs website.
State Data Center Program [U.S. Bureau of the Census]
Many state data centers have local data and statistical reports. They work very closely with regional planning commissions.
Pennsylvania State Data Center
Local Employment Dynamics [U.S. Census Bureau]
find Quarterly Workforce Indicators [QWI] in this U.S. Census Bureau website.
U.S. Census Bureau Economic Statistics
Statistics for the United States, individual states, metro areas, counties, and cities.
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), U.S. Department of Commerce
The BEA is the nation's economic accountant, integrating and interpreting a variety of source data to draw a complete and consistent picture of the U.S. economy. Its economic accounts provide information on such key issues as economic growth, regional development, and the nation's position in the world economy.