About The Economic Atlas
Official economic data, in one place, with every figure traced to its source.
These are not our numbers
Every figure on The Economic Atlas is published by an official source, and we show which one beside it. We do not produce, estimate or forecast data. Sources revise and sometimes correct their figures, and we cannot vouch for them. A few datapoints are calculated by us from the published figures, such as currency conversions, rolling totals and rankings, and these are labelled. The site is provided as is, with no guarantee of accuracy or completeness. If something looks wrong, check the source first, then tell us.
What this is
The Economic Atlas is an entirely independent project that brings official economic statistics together in one place. It currently covers economic indicators across dozens of economies, refreshed automatically. It publishes data only: no commentary, no forecasts and no opinion.
It is for anyone who wants economic data straight from official sources: students, academics, researchers, economists and finance professionals.
Where the data comes from
Figures come from official national and international statistical sources, including Eurostat, the World Bank, the OECD, the IMF, the Bank for International Settlements, the European Central Bank, the Office for National Statistics, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Bank of England, the Bank of Canada and other national statistical offices and central banks. Many are read through FRED, the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, which republishes official national series; each figure still names the publisher it came from.
Each figure shows its source and series code. The methodology pages explain how every series is sourced, adjusted and converted.
How often it updates
Data is refreshed automatically throughout the day. Most series only change when the publisher releases them, often monthly or quarterly, and each figure shows its date.
How to cite
The Economic Atlas, [indicator name], accessed [date], theeconomicatlas.com, original data from [publisher]. Where you can, cite the original publisher as well.
Corrections and questions
Spotted something wrong, or have a question about a number? Tell us through the Contact page.