While Social Explorer's data and maps primarily focus on the United States, we also offer a range of international data and maps for exploration. Below, you’ll find information about our available global datasets and how to access them.
World Development Indicators
The World Development Indicators dataset, collected by The World Bank, provides demographic and socioeconomic data from 1960 onwards. This dataset allows you to visualize, explore, and compare indicators for nearly every country in the world. Additionally, you can switch to a geographic region level for a summarized preview of data. The data is available in decennial reports from 1960 to 2013.
Explore the World Development Indicators here: World Development Indicators
European Statistics (Eurostat)
Visualize European Statistics (Eurostat), covering demography and migration data at both the country and disseminated geographical aggregates levels. Available data include population characteristics, vital events (births and deaths), and migration patterns.
Explore the Eurostat here: European Statistics
UK Census 2011
The United Kingdom Census 2011 dataset combines data from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. It includes information on population, people and places, health and social care, travel and transport, qualifications and labor market, living arrangements, household composition, and accommodation types.
Explore the UK Census 2011 here: UK Census 2011
Canadian Census 2011
Explore data from the 2011 Canadian Census of Population and National Household Survey. This dataset covers a wide range of topics, including age, sex, families, household and marital status, dwelling, income, education, labor, immigration, and more.
Explore the Canadian Census 2011 here: Canadian Census 2011
Ireland Religion Data
Dive into Ireland's religion and population data from 1911 to 2001, spanning decades of political change. These data and geographies were compiled by Professor Ian Gregory of Lancaster University, as part of Religious change in twentieth century Ireland: A spatial history.
Explore the Ireland Religion Data here: Ireland Religion Data