Economics: Statistics

This guide contains resources and guidance to help students studying Economics.

Statistics can be used to support arguments in assignments and research.

Here are links to a few general and business-specific statistical resources:

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) The ABS is the main collector of statistics on many aspects of Australian society, economy, industry and culture.
Australian Census The Census is taken every five years and offers a wealth of statistics on Australian society.
HealthStats NSW Brings together data from many sources to produce statistics about the health of NSW. Covers a range of health risk factors, diseases, locations, and specific populations.
Statista Statista is a subscription database available to UTS staff and students. it contains information on over 170 industries from over 150 countries.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The OECD is made up of 37 countries including Australia. Statistics are collected on a wide variety of topics.
World Bank - Indicators The World Bank is an international organisation that supports development in over 189 countries. The link is to Indicators, which are more granular than most other sources.
World Bank - Countries and Economics The World Bank is an international organisation that supports development in over 189 countries. The link is to Countries and Economics.

Statista Contains country reports and statistics on consumers and industries.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) - Economy Seasonally adjusted Australian economic statistics.
Parliamentary Library - Key Economic and Social Indicators Latest statistics on various economic and social matters.
Reserve Bank of Australia - Economic & Financial Statistics A range of economic and financial data produced by the Reserve Bank and other organisations.
Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) - Statistics Equity market data, company registration and insolvency statistics from ASIC.
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) - Statistics Statistical publications on banking, superannuation and insurance industry.
data.org.au Find, access and reuse Australian government public data.
Australian Taxation Office (ATO) - Tax and Superannuation Statistics Tax and superannuation statistics by the ATO

Subjects: Business