Country and Regional Intelligence
To understand a country's business environment, it's essential to begin with broad, reliable data. This page provides key sources for country profiles, demographic and labor statistics, and international comparison tools.
For more targeted insights on trade, risk, or culture, explore the dedicated sections in this guide.
Country Profiles: Key Facts and Insights
Start with comprehensive country overviews that include economic, political, and social context.
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Economist Intelligence Unit: Country Reports This link opens in a new windowForecasts and analysis for over 200 countries, covering political stability, economic trends, market opportunities, and regulatory environments.
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World Bank Country ProfilesOffers detailed and regularly updated data on economic indicators, social development, and infrastructure across countries and regions.
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OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new windowProvides in-depth reports and data on economic performance, public policy, and governance, especially strong for developed and emerging economies.
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IMF Country InformationProvides country-specific reports on fiscal and monetary policy, economic outlooks, and financial system stability.
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Business Source Complete This link opens in a new windowProvides comprehensive country profiles, along with industry and market research reports, company profiles, and SWOT analyses.
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CIA World Fact BookConcise summaries of each country’s geography, demographics, government, and economy - ideal for quick reference.
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Country Studies (via Library of Congress) This link opens in a new windowIn-depth background reports offering historical, political, and economic context for select countries.
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Central Bank and Monetary Authority Websites (via BIS)Direct access to central banks worldwide for monetary policy, inflation data, and financial system updates.
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Global Entrepreneurship MonitorProvides country-level data and analysis on entrepreneurial activity and business conditions.
Demographics & Social Trends
Sources to explore population structure, workforce dynamics, and cultural attitudes.
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UNdataA centralized portal of international statistics from UN agencies covering population, education, health, and labor. Ideal for broad, comparative analysis.
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The World Bank DatabankProvides highly customizable data and country comparison reports on demographics, urbanization, labor, and development, backed by global economic analysis.
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International Labor Organization: ILOSTATDelivers trusted international labor market data, including employment, wages, and workforce participation, essential for workforce and HR research.
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Pew Research Center: Global Attitudes and TrendsOffers global public opinion data on social, political, and cultural trends that influence consumer behavior and international relations.
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OECD Data ExplorerOffers rich social, demographic, and labor market data for OECD countries, with policy-relevant context and customizable visualizations.
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World Values SurveyCaptures insights into cultural values, ethics, and social priorities that can shape business strategies and product positioning across markets.
Country Comparison Tools
Compare countries on economic, social, and governance indicators to guide decision-making and market entry strategies.
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GlobalEdge Country Comparator ToolProvides a simple interface to compare countries across key business indicators like infrastructure, economic freedom, and market size.
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Economist Intelligence Unit: Country Reports This link opens in a new windowOffers expert forecasts, analysis, and customizable country comparison tools for economic, political, and policy indicators across global markets.
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IMF DataMapperFocused on macro-level comparisons (GDP, inflation, trade), valuable for understanding economic context and fiscal health.
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World Bank DatabankProvides highly customizable data and country comparison reports on demographics, urbanization, labor, and development, backed by global economic analysis.
