Sources for General Asia -- Books & E-Books
- Economic and Social Survey of Asia and the PacificCall Number: REf HC 411 U45 (latest edition in Kroch Asia reading room)Publication Date: Bangkok : Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (1975-- to most current)Description: Online version has menu of links on the right (Table of Contents lists chapter titles). Includes regional coverage of East & North-East Asia, North & Central Asia, South & South-West Asia, South-East Asia.
- Key Indicators for Asia and the PacificCall Number: Ref + HA 1664 K44 (latest edition in Kroch Asia reading room) Also available online; click on title.Publication Date: Manila, Philippines : Asian Development Bank, 2008-Description: Volumes may have a special chapter reporting on a specific topic, such as poverty in Asia, with statistics and tables. "Regional Trends and Tables" section covers extensive sub-topics of subjects People; Economy & Output; Money, Finance & Prices; Globalization; Transport & Communications; Energy & Electricity; Environment; Government & Governance.
- Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific Issues are online from 2013 to most current; click on this title for access. On the web page, choose the most current "Statistical Yearbook for Asia and the Pacific." Includes a link to a major essay, and to detailed "Country Data Sheets" for each country for 17 goals (poverty, hunger, health, climate, gender equality, education, clean water, energy, "life in water" and life on land (degradation, protections, poaching, etc) and more. The "Regional SDG Indicator Database" organizes ESCAP data by 16 broad topics in the Access Data section, from Demographic Trends to Insecurity [homicide, prison population, violence].Call Number: Ref +HA 1664 S79 (2011 in Kroch Asia reading room; later issues are online)Publication Date: [Bangkok] : Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, United Nations, 1973- 2011
- Asian Migrant YearbookCall Number: Ref + HD 8653.5 A85 (Library has 2000-2005; and 2009, in Kroch Asia reading room)Publication Date: Hong Kong : Asian Migrant CentreUse Publications tab to scroll down to the the 2004 Asia Migrant Yearbook. For more current data on some specific countries, use the Country Profiles tab at top (Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Korea, Vietnam). Data includes numbers of migrants, countries of origin, types of visas, work sectors, access to social benefits, and residency status. Brief essays on overview of migration, wages, gov't policies, and issues.
Values and Life Styles in Urban Asia: A Cross-Cultural Analysis and Sourcebook based on the AsiaBarometer survey of 2003 by
This book gives insights into the basic values and life styles of people in Japan, South Korea, China, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, & Uzbekistan.. Tables list results of questionnaires on attitudes and practices covering a number of economic, political, environmental, family, health and identity topics. Chapters on each country discuss urban conditions and values.
Call Number: HN 652.7 V35 2005+Publication Date: 2005 (Tokyo : Institute of Oriental Culture, University of Tokyo ; Mexico City : Siglo XXI Editores- Statistical Snapshots of Asia-Pacific CountriesCall Number: Ref HA 4551 S73+ 2007 (in Kroch Asia reading room)Publication Date: Singapore : Asia Competitiveness Institute, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore : National Library Board, c2007.Description: Comparative statistical tables and graphs on society and economics. Chapters arranged by 17 subjects, including "lifestyle and consumption."
- U.S. and Asia Statistical HandbookCall Number: DS1 U12Publication Date: Washington, D.C. : Heritage Foundation, Asian Studies Center,Library has 1989-2002; 2004. Brief introductory info on each country including demographics; retrospective comparative statistics on economy and military strength & spending.
Web Sites
- Statistics Databases at CornellThese are statistical databases Cornell subscribes to. (use this link, or from the library catalog: click on the "Databases" link on the library catalog home page. Then, under "General interest and Reference," choose Statistical Information)
- International Organizations and Country Statistical BureausList of international statistics-producing organizations and world countries' statistical offices and bureaus.
- StatistaInternational coverage. Provides access to statistics and studies gathered by market researchers, trade organizations, scientific publications, and government sources on over 600 industries. Covers wide range of topics including popular topics social media usage, Covid, smartphones, film industry, food industry, gaming, cosmetics and more.
- UIS Statistics (UNESCO)See expandable topics on the left-side menu for Education; Science, Technology & Innovation; Culture; Communication & Information; Demographic & Socioeconomic.
- Asian Development BankADB Data Library has various current datasets as well as being searchable by topic and country. including access to Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific and Asian Development Outlook.
- World BankSearchable by individual country, regions, income levels, small states, and various regional country groupings.
- W.H.O. World Health OrganizationChoose the Data tab for access to various topics and to country list.
- Europa WorldReplacing the annual regional yearbooks, this web site has current background on history, government, politics, economics, and statistical information as well as media and cultural agencies for 200+ countries and regions. Choose "The Far East and Australasia" for area overview.
- Data Explorer -- ESCAP (U.N. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific)SD Data Explorer. Can search by Indicators, Theme (topics), or Area. Filters allow narrowing by area (country), time period, series.
- UNData: a World of InformationCan search by topic, individual country, or region (Asia; Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, South-eastern Asia).
- UNICEFU.N. International Children's Emergency Fund has link ("Access the Hub" to )statistics for nutrition, health, HIV/AIDS, education, women, child protection, disparities (comparisons) between poor and wealthy; and other topics. Further down on home page are other topics that can be explored to get reports.
- CEIC Data Manager" CEIC Data contains economic, industrial and financial time-series data. Our Global Database offers unprecedented coverage of 221 countries in Asia, Europe and Central Asia, Middle East, Africa and the Americas"
- AmérediaOlder stats. "..a multicultural advertising, marketing and public relations firm specializing in reaching diverse ethnic groups nationwide." The Multicultural American Demographics provides statistical snapshots of East Asian (including Southeast Asia) and South Asian/Indian ethnic groups. Most data is from 2000 U.S. Census;
- ARDA: American Religion Data ArchiveIncludes data for other countries. Pie charts of denomination/religion breakdowns; indexes for state regulation of religion, (state) religious minorities discrimination, state funding of religion, societal discrimination of religious minorities. Also an interactive satellite map; brief country history.
- Internet Usage"Internet Users, Facebook Subscribers & Population Statistics for 35 countries and regions in Asia." Click on Asia Only for list of individual countries. Also lists top 20 countries for internet usage. [commercial web site]
- World FactbookCIA's background information for countries and periodically updated brief statistics (economy, people & society).
