World Development Indicators with Global Development Finance contains development data covering more than 1100 indicators, 210 countries, and 18 regional and income groups. An extensive collection of data that includes population, income, social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators. Covers 1960-present. In particular, see the World Bank EdStats Education Statistics indicators.
Provides an enormous list of statistical publications relating to education; includes datasets and published reports. Covers all areas of education including early childhood, secondary and postsecondary education. Coverage varies.