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United Nations Data Overview

The United Nations provides comprehensive data through multiple specialized agencies and databases.

Available Databases

DatabaseAgencyDescription
UNSDStatistics DivisionNational accounts, demographics
ComtradeStatistics DivisionInternational trade by commodity
UNCTADTrade & DevelopmentFDI, technology, commodities
SDGSDG IndicatorsSustainable Development Goals

Key Data Areas

National Accounts (UNSD)

  • GDP by expenditure and production
  • National income and savings
  • Capital formation

Trade Data (Comtrade)

  • Merchandise trade by HS code
  • Bilateral trade flows
  • Trade indices

Development Data (UNCTAD)

  • FDI statistics
  • Technology and innovation
  • Commodity prices

SDG Indicators

  • 17 Goals, 169 Targets
  • 231 unique indicators
  • Progress tracking

Data Source

Data sourced from UN Data: https://data.un.org