Latin American & Caribbean Area Studies: Statistical Sources
Links to Resources for Statistics for LACAS
Basic Country Health Profiles for the Americas
Provides basic health statistics by country for Latin America and the Caribbean. Includes summaries of major health threats and a quick analysis of the health system. (Pan American Health Organization)
Caribbean Community
CARICOM is the regional association that promotes Caribbean economic and political integration. Website includes background on CARICOM projects, as well as statistical reports on population, economics, trade, gender etc. in the Caribbean basin. (CARICOM)
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean
ECLAC or CEPAL (Spanish acronym) is a commission of the United Nations. Website provides free full-text downloads of important reports and statistics, including this report on International Migration, recent editions of the Statistical Yearbook for Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Integrated Database of Trade Disputes. Website in English, Spanish, and French. (ECLAC)
Inter-American Development Bank
This website provides information on the IDB and their projects. Wealth of economic and development information about countries in Latin America and Caribbean. Can locate information on IDB projects, reports, and country statistics. Includes links to their magazine, IDBAmérica. Website is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. (Inter-American Development Bank)
Latin American Public Opinion Project (LAPOP)
This project collects data on citizens' views on democracy, which are later gathered into reports on the political cultural of democracy in individual countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. Reports are in Spanish and English. In addition to the reports, scholars can request the relevant data sets from LAPOP. (Vanderbilt University)
MPI Data Hub
Provides data collected by the non-profit think tank Migration Policy Institute based in Washington, DC. Includes numerous maps generated from US Census data and international sources on immigration, refugees, migration, remittances etc. in the United States and abroad. Links to the Migration Information Source, an e-journal, as well as several policy papers written by the MPI. (Migration Policy Institute)
Nineteenth Century Adventurers in Gran Colombia
Provides a database of names, nationalities, date of birth, and occupations of British, English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh and other European adventurers in what is now Ecuador, Colombia, Panama and Venezuela during the 19th century. Compiled by Dr. Matthew Brown of Bristol University. (Bristol University)
Oxford Latin American Economic History Database
Provides economic statistics for 20 Latin American countries covering the 20th century. Data available for several indicators including population and demographics, labor force, industry, infrastructure, trade, finance, national accounts, and various price indices. (Oxford University)
Pew Hispanic Center
Known for their public opinion polls, the Pew Hispanic Center also provides reports on all aspects of Latino life in the United States. The non-profit, non-partisan Center focuses on collecting data in 8 areas - Demography, Economics, Education, Identity, Immigration, Labor, Politics, and Remittances. (Pew Research Center)
USAID Economic and Social Database: Latin America and the Caribbean
Provides statistical data on several indicators for Latin America and the Caribbean. Most recent report (2006) is available for download, or you can browse by topic, such as Health, Education, Environment, Poverty etc. (USAID)
U.S. Census Bureau
Provides data on different population groups from the 2000 census. American Fact Finder presents the data in easy-to-read tables, fact sheets, and maps. Also includes the 2005 Puerto Rico Community Survey and the 2005 American Community Survey. (U.S. Census)