Gather data points from territories beyond American borders

The world of data and statistics is a vast and essential resource for journalists seeking to shed light on various socio-economic, health, development, and political issues. This guide aims to provide an overview of key statistical resources available across the globe.

Japan, for instance, boasts the Statistics Bureau, a comprehensive source covering topics such as population, households, labor, wages, and business activities. The Bureau's home page is available in English, making it accessible to a wider audience.

Similarly, many governments around the world, including South Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam, maintain data and publish information. Vietnam's General Statistics Office, specifically, offers valuable insights into the country's socio-economic landscape. Interestingly, their website is spelled as "General Statistics Office of Viet Nam" on their site.

International organizations and institutions in Africa play a significant role in providing statistics and data for journalists. The African Union, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), World Bank Africa databases, African Development Bank, Afrobarometer, and various UN agencies present in Africa like WHO and IOM, offer open access to a wealth of data relevant for journalistic research.

Central and South American countries also have central sources of information. For example, Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses, Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography, and Brazil's Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica are all valuable resources.

Data from countries like China and Germany can be found on the National Bureau of Statistics of China and the Federal Statistical Office of Germany (Statistisches Bundestamt), respectively. However, it's worth noting that data from China may require additional digging, as a given topic might have information reported at different frequencies.

The European Union maintains a central source of information called Eurostat, which offers a wealth of data and various publications such as reports, books, leaflets, and news releases. Eurostat's data is extensive, well-organized, and can be browsed by theme, downloaded, accessed directly, or even used for experimental purposes.

Lastly, Singapore and South Korea have departments of statistics, Singapore's Department of Statistics, and South Korea's Statistics Korea, respectively. France also has the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE).

In conclusion, whether you're researching a story on population trends, labor markets, or economic development, these statistical resources provide a wealth of data to help you delve deeper into your subject matter. With a little exploration, these resources can help you uncover the stories that matter.