Research Guides: POLS 367: China and the World (BMC): Data

Political and Economic Data Sources

See the Economics research guide for more detailed international economic data.

China Data Online
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Comprehensive database focusing on economic statistics of China, arranged by regions and categories. BRYN MAWR subscribes to the statistical modules only.
China Statistical Yearbook (Zhongguo tong ji nian jian 中国统计年鉴)
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A comprehensive statistical yearbook on China's national-level social and economic indicators. It has provincial-level data. Some print copies available on all 3 campuses.

National Bureau of Statistics of China 中华人民共和国国家统计局
Provides a variety of economic indicators recorded on a monthly, quarterly, or yearly basis. Coverage varies, but many aggregates statistics are available back to the mid-1990s. NOTE: Data linked to the online version of the China Statistical Yearbook is best accessed with Internet Explorer.

UNdata This link opens in a new window
A single entry portal for UN databases. Find data series by searching or browsing by theme. Includes Country Profiles, Advanced Search and Glossaries to aid research. All countries and a wide range of themes are covered.
World Development Indicators (WDI) Online This link opens in a new window
World Development Indicators (WDI) is the primary World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized international sources. It includes more than 1100 indicators on population, income, social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environment, covering 210 countries and 18 regional and income groups. Also includes the International Debt Statistics (IDS) database. Data ranges from 1960-present.

Worldwide Governance Indicators
Governance indicators for 213 countries cover six areas: Voice and accountability, Political Stability and Absence of Violence, Government effectiveness, Regulatory quality, Rule of law, and Control of corruption.