Offers political and economic outlook, long-term trends, industry forecasts and key indicators for regions and countries, including country-level data providing advice on risk, foreign investment and industry, and the business climate. Also provides in-depth market forecasts for the most frequently traded global commodities.
CityData was sunsetted in June 2024. Historical CityData files are available upon request.
Includes company and industry profiles and country PESTLE reports, as well as alternative data, such as tenders, social media, and job analytics.
Economic, political, and geographical background information and statistical data by country. Includes a listing of around 1,900 international organizations.
Background Notes - From the US State Department
CIA World Factbook - Includes information about foreign countries with reference maps; lso includes information about the United Nations and other Intergovernmental Organizations.
Country Commercial Guides - Country Commercial Guides (CCG's) are prepared annually by U.S. embassies with the assistance of several U.S. government agencies. These reports present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political and market analysis.
Country Insights - From GlobalEDGE at the University of Michigan.
Country Profiles - from the BBC
Executive Planet - A guide to international business culture, customs and etiquette.
Foreign Government Resources on the Web
IMF Country Information (1991 to present), Global Financial Stability Report (2002 to present), World Economic Outlook (1993, 1997 to present).
International Business: Sources of Information - from the Library of Congress
International Data Base - From the US Census Bureau.
International Risk Analysis - a guide from Georgetown University Library
NationMaster - Statistics, including purchasing power, lifestyle, language, food and many other cultural measures.
National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE) from the Office of the United States Trade Representative Surveys significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports by country. Includes import tariffs and taxes, export subsidies, intellectual property rights protection, service and investment barriers, and other policies.
NATLEX Country Profiles from the International Labour Organization National labor laws, and countries' ratification and application of international law standards.
UN Pulse - Just released UN information.
