Statistics and Data for Latin America : National Statistical
Agencies

National governments often mandate the keeping of statistics and task agencies with this duty. The data collected often change over the years, statistics may not always be published, and raw data and data sets are not always accessible. Additionally, data may be only available in print format only.

The best strategy for finding statistics is to do a thorough search of the agencies' publications both print and online. Search the Cornell Catalog by publisher or, alternately, do a "Subject Heading" search:

• [country name] - statistics; Example: Nicaragua statistics
• [country name] - statistics, vital
• [country name] - census
• Cuba--Economic conditions--1959-1990--Statistics

For additional countries, visit the US Census Bureau's page: International Statistical Agencies.

Hannah Toombs

Engaged Learning Librarian

Liaison to Latin American Studies

Latina/o Studies, Spanish & Portuguese

hct37@cornell.edu