Research Guides: Industry Research: Industry Statistics

Finding Industry Statistics

You can find industry statistics in the following databases:

Another good place to look for industry statistics is government organizational websites.

Statista

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Reports that provide an aggregate of a variety of data, mainly statistics. Search for data by industry, political issue, consumerism, companies or countries. The data reports provide sourcing information.

TIP: When viewing a chart, be sure to check the Source link for more information about the data set. The source link will often provide you insight on additional associations or publications that are focused on your research interest, providing an efficient way to identify next steps for your research.

Statistical Abstract of the United States

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A summary of statistics on the United States social, political, and economy. Majority of the data is over time. The data tables provide source information for further research.

U.S. Government Statistics

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

Data.gov
U.S. Government's portal for direct access to raw data sets on all topics.

U.S. Department of Education (ED)

National Center for Education Statistics
Primary U.S. Federal Government entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Bureau of Labor Statistics by Industry
Key statistics on employment, inflation, consumer prices, and productivity. Can be screened by industry or region. Incorporates the Occupational Outlook Handbook. The Occupational Network site, O*Net, shows projected growth for industries based on available workers.
Industries at a Glance: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
This site from the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides access to current and historical data covering workforce statistics; earnings and hours; fatalities, injuries, and illnesses; and workplace trends.

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)

U.S. Census Bureau

Small Business Administration (SBA)

SBA Research and Statistics Site
Essential collection of statistics about small business and startup enterprises. Also links to reports and guides on a wide range of topics related to business startups.
SBA Statistics for Specific Industries
From the U.S. Small Business Administration, quick access for sources about agriculture, banking, energy, environment, health and safety, housing, and transportation.