Statistics can be published by a range of different sources. See below for example sources of statistics related to business and economics.
Consider your sources
There may be resources beyond this guide that are useful for your topic area.
Consider the organisations, departments or groups that may be collecting statistics related to your field.
Sources of business & economics statistics
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Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) | Australian economic indicatorsOfficial statistics on Australia’s economy, population, employment, and more.
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Reserve Bank of Australia - StatisticsStatistics for a range of economic and financial data produced by the Reserve Bank and other organisations.
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OECD publications This link opens in a new windowProvides access to data and analysis on global economic and social issues from over 100 OECD member countries. The content is particularly useful in the areas of international economics, development, and global governance, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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IMF eLibraryMacroeconomic statistics for over 200 countries. Data reports for each country include: Exports & Imports, Fiscal Overview and Key Indicators. 1972+
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World Bank open data This link opens in a new windowIncludes access to global development data on economics, health, education, and sustainability.
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China data online This link opens in a new windowEconomic and demographic data from national and regional Chinese sources.
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World factbookCountry-level data on geography, economy, government, and infrastructure produced by the U.S. Central of Intelligence Agency Directorate of Intelligence.
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United Nations Data (UNData)Aggregates economic, demographic, and trade data from UN agencies.
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EurostatThe European Union’s statistical information service. Includes data visualisations and news articles, as well as statistics on population and social conditions, industry and trade, agriculture, transport, environment and energy, science and technology, economy, and finance.
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World Trade Organisation (WTO)International trade data and country trade profiles.
Tips for using business statistics
- Check the currency of the data, business data changes rapidly.
- Use visuals (charts, tables) to present your data.
- Combine multiple sources for a stronger analysis.
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