Statistical sources

We hold a wide variety of statistical publications in the Arts and Social Science Reference section on the second floor and also in the Arts and Social Science periodicals section. However, a growing number of statistics are available more easily online.

United Kingdom

Office for National Statistics: the "official UK statistics site" from the Office of National Statistics

Annual Abstract of Statistics

Census Information about the UK census

Consumer Trends

Economic and Labour Market Review ( replaces Economic Trends and Labour market Trends)

Financial Statistics

House of Commons Library research papers page

Neighbourhood statistics for local areas (UK)on a wide range of subjects including population, crime, health and housing.

Regional Trends

Social Trends

For advanced statistics users:

UK data archive A database for finding UK statistical surveys.

Economic and social data service UK and international statistics service for Higher Education

International

International Monetary Fund

OECD statistics

United States Statistical Abstract

World Bank Data

Nexis UK and Business Source Complete both include country reports, many of which contain statistical information