Numeric Data & Statistics
Numeric Data and aggregate statistics resources available via the University of Lethbridge Library.
Finding Statistics
- Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides easy access to global market and consumer data from thousands of sources on topics related to business, media, public policy, health and others.
Canada Federal Government Statistics
- Statistics CanadaStatistics on population, society, economy, etc.
- Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides easy access to global market and consumer data from thousands of sources on topics related to business, media, public policy, health and others.
- Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)Provider of information about Canada’s health system and the health of Canadians.
- Statistics Canada This link opens in a new windowStatistics Canada is Canada's national statistics agency. Its web site provides access to a wide range of Canadian statistics, statistical publications, and analytical reports.
- Canada at a glance [electronic resource] / Statistics CanadaCanadian demography, education, health and aging, justice, housing, income, labour market, household, economy, travel, finance, agriculture, foreign trade and environment.
- Social Policy Simulation Database and Model (SPSD/M) [Restricted Access / By Request]Analyze financial interactions of governments and individuals in Canada; assess cost implications & income redistributive effects of changes in the personal taxation and cash transfer system.
- Statistics Canada InfoGuide: Historical resourcesSources of historical statistics produced by Statistics Canada and its predecessor agencies.
StatCan Data Portal - Canadian Time Series Aggregate Data [Statistics Canada]
Use the StatCan Data Portal (formerly known as CANSIM) to view time series tables on a wide variety of socio-economic topics. Tables can be altered by adding/removing different data dimensions (e.g., geography, sex, age group). Data in tables can be downloaded as Excel-compatible CSV files.
- Statistics Canada This link opens in a new windowStatistics Canada is Canada's national statistics agency. Its web site provides access to a wide range of Canadian statistics, statistical publications, and analytical reports.
- CANSIM [via CHASS] This link opens in a new windowCANSIM via CHASS OLAP View option is recommended for advanced manipulatation and visualization of data sets in different ways (see video tutorial).
Census of Population (Canada) & National Household Survey (NHS) [Statistics Canada
If you're unsure of where to begin, start by reviewing Which census product should I use? [SFU Library].
- Census of Population [Census Program] -- Statistics Canada [Free Access]Includes links to previous censuses (1996, 2001, 2006, 2011 & 2016)
- Census Profile [Free Access]information from the 2021 Census of Population for various levels of geography, including provinces and territories, census metropolitan areas, communities, census tracts and health regions. Note: Aboriginal Population Profiles of communities also available.
- Census Program Data Viewer (CPDV) [Free Access]A web-based data visualization tool that presents key indicators in a statistical dashboard. Use to find places in Canada, see them on a map, and get basic geographic and socio-demographic data. Make sure to READ THE TUTORIAL!
- Canadian Census Analyser This link opens in a new windowAccess and tailor output of Canadian census data, including access to Enumeration Area level Profile Tables, Census Tract level Profile Tables, Provincial and Federal District Profile Tables and the Individual Microdata Files.
- Census Program Datasets 1991 | 1996 | 2001 | 2006 | 2011 | 2016 [Free Access]A multi-census year data portal providing users with streamlined access to selected datasets from the 1991 to 2016 Census (and 2011 National Household Survey). Public Use Microdata Files (PUMFs) are considered ‘Excluded.’
- Guide to the Census of Population [U. of Calgary]Guide for understanding the census and creating census maps.
Census of Agriculture (Canada)
- Census of Agriculture 2021 -- Statistics Canada [Free Access]Data products, Analytical reports, Reference materials, Geography (maps & shapefiles), and Infographics.
Aggregated Statistics -- Census of Population [Open Access] via <odesi> portal -- Use these files to obtain agricultural statistics by census geography (e.g., Census Agricultural Region, Census Division & Census Consolidated Subdivision).
- Census of Agriculture, 2016 [Canada]: Farm Data and Farm Operator Data [B2020 & Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 2011 [Canada]: Farm Data and Farm Operator Data, Initial Release [Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 2006 [Canada]: Farm Data and Farm Operator Data, Initial Release [Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 2001 [Canada] [Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 1996 [Census] [Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 1991 [Canada] [Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 1986 [Canada]: [Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 1981 [Canada] [Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 1976 [Canada] [Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 1971 [Canada] [Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 1966 [Canada] [Excel]
- Census of Agriculture, 1961 [Canada] [Excel]
Alberta Statistics
- Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides easy access to global market and consumer data from thousands of sources on topics related to business, media, public policy, health and others.
- City of Lethbridge CensusCensus reports 2010-present
U.S. Federal Government Statistics
- Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides easy access to global market and consumer data from thousands of sources on topics related to business, media, public policy, health and others.
- Data and Statistics about the U.S. - USA.govFind data about the U.S., such as maps and population, demographic, and economic data.
- U.S. Census BureauData about the nation's people and economy.
- Statistical Abstracts of the United States (to 2012)Summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the U.S.
- U.S. Census Bureau - PublicationsIncludes list of publications topics; recent and historical.
- State & County QuickFacts - U.S. Census BureauStatistics for all states and counties, and for cities and towns with more than 5,000 people.
World Statistics
- Statista This link opens in a new windowProvides easy access to global market and consumer data from thousands of sources on topics related to business, media, public policy, health and others.
- United Nations Statistical YearbookA wide range of internationally available statistics on social and economic conditions and activities at the national, regional and world levels. Also available online.
- United Nations Demographic YearbookAn international compendium of national demographic statistics provided by national statistical authorities.
- United Nations Country DataVisualize data at country level and compare national and international estimates.
- FAO statistical yearbook [electronic resource] : world food and agricultureA compendium of data on the major trends shaping global food and agriculture.
- Population Reference Bureau - DataSheetsPRB data sheets are ready references of demographic and health indicators by country and region including population projections and key data insights.
- African Statistical YearbookA time series showing how African countries performed on several economic and social indicators.
- International historical statistics, 1750-2010 [electronic resource]Key economic and social indicators for the last 260 years.
About Statistics
Statistics are the numeric facts and figures which have been created from the data. These can take the form of e-publications, e-tables or databases.
Statistical information can be described as the added value arising from the interpretation of statistics or data. This information will often be in the form of some sort of analysis.
About Aggregate Data
Aggregate data are statistics organized into a data structure or database based on tabulations organized by geography, time or social observations.