Guides & Databases: Business Resources: Statistics & Data

World Factbook (CIA)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
GDP, National Accounts, Industry Data, International Trade and Investment Data, Regional Estimates, Survey of Current Business.
Economy at a Glance
Overview of major statistica measures for US and by state from US Bureau of Labor
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Home
Business & Industry: US Census Bureau
Includes Economic Census, Economic Indicators, Retail Trade, International Trade, and much more.
Economic Census Data
"Economic Census profiles American business every 5 years, from the national to the local level."
FedStats
Handy finding aid for over 70 agencies in the United States Federal Government linked by topic.
Infoplease Almanac: Business & Finance
Includes annual data from 1900 to present-day.
Retail Trade Statistics
U.S. Census Bureau. Annual Retail Trade Survey.

Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
An authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.
Data-Axle Reference Solutions This link opens in a new window
Reference and research tool providing instant, real-time access to accurate, in-depth information on 24 million U.S. businesses and 235 million U.S. residents. ReferenceUSA makes it faster and easier to find new business opportunities, research executives and companies, find news articles, conduct job searches, research papers, locate addresses and phone numbers, conduct market research and much more.