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NationMaster - World Statistics, Country Comparisons
A massive central data source and a handy way to graphically compare nations, using data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, the United Nations, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
National Statistical Organizations
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) directory that groups national statistical organizations by country.
Pew Research Center
A nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. It conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, media content analysis and other empirical social science research.

Bureau of Justice Statistics
The mission of the Bureau of Justice Statistics is to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Childstats.gov - America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well-Being
A compendium of 38 key indicators—drawn from official statistics—illustrative of the promises and difficulties confronting our Nation's youth.

United States Census This link opens in a new window
Data.census.gov is the new online source for accessing population, housing, economic and geographic data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Data available include: Decennial Census of Housing and Population - 2000 and 2010 Results from each of these data programs are provided in the form of data sets, tables, thematic maps, and reference maps. (Formerly American Fact Finder).

Massachusetts Community Health Information Profile (MassCHIP) - Health and Human Services
Provides access to 36 health status, health outcome, program utilization, and demographic data sets to generate community-level reports.
National Center for Health Statistics
The nation's principal health statistics agency, compiling statistical information with the goal of guiding actions and policies to improve people's health.
America's Health Rankings
Provides an annual analysis of national health on a state-by-state basis and ranking of the healthiest and least healthy states.
Kaiser State Health Facts
State-level data on demographics, health, and health policy, including health coverage, access, financing, and state legislation and budgets.
Peristats - March of Dimes
Provides free access to US, state, county, and city maternal & infant health data.
Environmental Performance Index
Environmental health and ecosystem vitality are gauged using 25 indicators tracked in six policy categories: Environmental Health, Air Pollution (effects on ecosytems), Water (effects on ecosystems), Productive Natural Resources, Biodiversity and Habitat, and Climate Change.

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Uniform Crime Reports
Compilation of annual crime statistics for the United States, including reports on the volume and rate of crime offenses for the nation, states, and individual agencies. There are also hate crime statistics and information on law enforcement officers who were killed or assaulted.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Data from more than 100 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States, including characteristics of the criminal justice system, public attitudes toward crime, crime and victims, arrests and seizures, courts, prosecution and sentencing, and corrections.

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education, located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences.
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
More than 200 countries and territories take part in the UNESCO Institute for statistics' annual education survey, which covers all education levels and a range of issues such as gender parity, teachers, and financing.

Bizstats
BizStats states that it is the leading free online source for small business statistics. BizStats collects, analyzes, edits and adds value to public data and delivers it without cost in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand format.
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Economy at at Glance
Provides economic data on a national level and by region, state and many metropolitan areas.
Massachusetts Labor Market Information (LMI)
Reliable information on recent Massachusetts employment trends, wages, detailed industries, and jobs in demand.