Statistics: International Statistics

From the U.S. Census Bureau. This site has "estimates and projections for 228 countries and areas which have populations of 5,000 or more and as recognized by the U.S. Department of State. Population size (by single year of age and sex) and components of change (fertility, mortality, and migration) are provided from an initial or base year through 2050, for each calendar year."

Searchable data from the UN. A very simple interface, but it can be tricky to find information from this source.

A wide range of statistical information from the European Union and its member nations.

A list, compiled by the U.S. Census Bureau, of international data sources. Near the bottom of the page, you can get a list of links to Bureau's equivalent in various countries around the world.

Key statistical indicators prepared by the United Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Over 50 indicators have been collected from more than 20 international statistical sources and are presented in one-page profiles for 217 countries or areas of the world. There's even an accompanying iOS app.

Statistics from around the world on topics such as literacy, science, education, etc. From a branch of the United Nations.

Statistics in over 300 categories from almost every country in the world. Comparisons of countries can be done. Also has brief general profile and map of each country. There's a wiki-ness to this database, so use with caution. Verify info found here.

This site, "run by an international team of developers, researchers, and volunteers," consists of constantly updating counters for all sorts of statistics, from population numbers to economics data. Wise users will click on the info link to the right of each number to check the data source. See also the related site, USA Right Now.

A site from the World Bank Group, a handful of organizations working to end poverty. Easy-to-use pulldown menus allow you to build tables comparing countries on a range of data points.