1901 Census for England and Wales
http://www.1901censusonline.com/
This is the official genealogy site of the 1901 Census for England and Wales. The census is taken every 10 years by the government to collect information on the population of the United Kingdom. The 1901 Census for England and Wales was taken on 31 March 1901. Census returns are held by The National Archives, the providers of this website. Users of the site can search the data for a person (by surname or forename) or a place, vessel or institution. Searching of the index is free though there is a charge for viewing transcribed data or digital images of the census pages. The site provides comprehensive search help, as well as an online tour of the site.
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1911 Census
http://www.1911census.co.uk/
The 1911 census website (launched by the National Archives) allows users to search the 1911 Census for England and Wales free of charge. Information on all individuals, plus institutions such as prisons, workhouses, naval vessels and merchant vessels were accounted for providing details such as where individuals lived, their age, relations, place of birth and occupation in addition to other circumstantial information. Registered users can then view, print and save a typed transcript or an image of the original handwritten page.
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1971 Population Census of Indonesia
http://dpls.dacc.wisc.edu/INDO/index.html
The data set 1971 Population Census of Indonesia:38descriptionample(3.8The data set 1971 Population Census of Indonesia:38%sample(3.8% sample for Jakarta and Jogjakarta)contains personal data on individual place of birth ,age,sex,relationship to head of household,marital status,ethnic origin,religion,language spoken,literacy,educational attainment,migration patterns,number of children born and living and employment history and present status.The dataset was produced by the Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics and distributed by the Data and Program Library Service University of Wisconsin-Madisonample for Jakarta and Jogjakarta)contains personal data on individual place of birth ,age,sex,relationship to head of household,marital status,ethnic origin,religion,language spoken,literacy,educational attainment,migration patterns,number of children born and living and employment history and present status.The dataset was produced by the Indonesian Central Bureau of Statistics and distributed by the Data and Program Library Service University of Wisconsin-Madison
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2001 Census of Population (The)
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/census2001/pdfs/whitepap.pdf
The UK Government 2001 Census of Population White paper (Cm 4253) presented to Parliament by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, the Secretary of State for Scotland, and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland by Command of her Majesty, March 1999. The paper sets out the Government's proposals for " ... the twentieth Census in a series carried out every 10 years (except 1941) in Great Britain since 1801, and the eighteenth to be carried out in Northern Ireland." The proposed date for the 2001 Census is 29 April.
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AfricaMap
http://cga-3.hmdc.harvard.edu/africamap/
AfricaMap has been developed by the Center for Geographic Analysis, Harvard University. It is based on the Harvard University Geospatial Infrastructure (HUG) and is developing a site where researchers can access open source multidisciplinary maps of Africa. These enable users to see the whole continent, or zoom in to specific place names. They can also view contemporary or historical mappings, mappings by population, economic indicators, ethnoliguistic distribution, measures of democracy and other political features. Methodological and technical details are displayed on the website.
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African Census Analysis Project
http://www.acap.upenn.edu/
ACAP is a joint initiative of the Population Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania and various African Institutions. It consists of the following initiatives,archiving census data,training African researchers to utilize census data in their research and to analyse data using modern demographic techniques.The website includes details of datasets and publications,including ACAP working papers.
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African Population Studies
http://www.bioline.org.br/ep
This is a peer-reviewed, bi-lingual journal produced by the Union for African Population Studies. It publishes original research on African population, development and related fields in French and English. Tables of contents and abstracts are available from this site.
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Age Data
http://www.census.gov/population/www/socdemo/age.html
Age Data is part of the website for the U.S. Census Bureau. It brings together a range of statistical data relating to the elderly population in the United States which can be viewed geographically or by age. There are also links to Census Bureau reports in PDF format and so require Adobe Acrobat Reader to access them. The website also provides links to other related sites.
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Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Statistics
http://www.stat.kz/
The Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan on Statistics is an official body concerned with the management of state statistics. The structure of the Agency includes the following divisions: Republican State enterprise - information and computer centre; Republican State enterprise, 'Kazstatinform'; the closed joint-stock company, 'Almaty Institute of Economy and Statistics.' Data is provided in tabular form and gives the main socio-economic indicators, as well as the indices of main macroeconomic indicators for Kazakhstan. Indices of the main socio-economic indicators and industrial production are updated monthly. Data is disseminated by the Agency according to IMF Standard using the General Data Dissemination System (GDDS) which, "promotes dissemination of reliable, complete and timely economic, financial and socio-demographic data to provide transparency of macroeconomic results and policy." GDDS has a hierarchical structure with a comprehensive framework on the first level, and data categories and indicators covering four economic sectors (real, fiscal, financial and external), on the second level. Main socio-demographic indicators are also presented. The Agency produces various statistical publications in the form of statistical yearbooks, collections, handbooks, magazines and bulletins and these are listed on the website. Topics covered by the publications include: national accounts; agriculture; industrial production; construction; retail and wholesale; prices; households; employment; demography. A database of these publications may be accessed by registered users. Also includes a map of the Republic noting territory, currency, population, and population density. Russian language website only.
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Aging Statistics
http://www.aoa.gov/AoARoot/Aging_Statistics/index.aspx
A U.S. focused annotated list of Web links to statistical data on aging, administered by the U.S. Administration on Aging. Data links include: profile of older Americans; AGing Integrated Database (link to separate web site); Census Data and Population Estimates: Minority Aging; Key Indicators and Well-Being (link to AgingStats.Gov website). Much of the data can be downloaded as MS Excel.
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AHDS History
http://hds.essex.ac.uk/
Previously known as History Data Service this is a large database of geographically located nineteenth and twentieth century aggregrate statistics for Great Britain provided bythe service provider for the historical disciplines for the Arts and Humanities Data Service.) Statistics likely to be of particular interest to demographers include demographic statistics from the censuses 1841-1931,mortality statistics from the Registrar General's Reports 1861-1920 and marriage statistics from the same Reports 1841-1870.
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American Community Survey [U.S. Census Bureau]
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/
The U.S. Census Bureau administered American Community Survey is "a new approach for collecting accurate, timely information needed for critical government functions. This new approach provides accurate, up-to-date profiles of America's communities every year. Community leaders and other data users will have timely information for planning and evaluating public programs for everyone from newborns to the elderly". The Website includes basic background to the survey, information about using the survey data, and notes on advanced methodology, as well as facilities to select and download data tables
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American Sociological Association Available Data Resources
http://asanet.org/page.ww?section=Research+and+Stats&name=Available+Data+So
Produced by the ASA for their student members, this Web page gives information that 'derives from a special poster/exhibit session of the Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association held in August 2000'. It lists 'major data set[s] or multiple data resources of tremendous value for secondary analyses'. The sources provide statistical information on a number of topics of interest to the sociologist or social scientist, particularly on demography, employment, education and health. The main, though not exclusive, emphasis is on data from the USA. As well as the list of links, a generous amount of commentary is given on each source, including contact information and links to the data sets themselves.
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Andorra Statistics
http://www.andorra-intern.com/andstats/en_stat.htm
As part of the Andorra Inside website, Andorra Statistics provides access to statistical tables about the economy and the population in the Principality of Andorra including: population; consumer price index; minimum wage; registration of vehicles. Andorra Inside also links to basic data about the principality via Locational Data (http://www.andorra-intern.com/support/en_locat.htm)
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Annotated Bibliography of Canadian Demography
http://janus.ssc.uwo.ca/popstudies/abcd/
This bibliography produced by the Population Studies Centre, University of Western Ontario, covers research on Canada's population. The material originates in such primary sources as journals, books, research monographs, doctoral dissertations and government publications. Items published in French and English are included. The site can be searched and covers the period from 1995. Earlier printed versions are available from the Population Studies Centre at the University.
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Asian MetaCentre for Population and Sustainable Development Analysis
http://www.populationasia.org/
The Asian MetaCentre was set up by a consortium of Asian Population Studies Centres. The web-site includes details of the individual centres, details of conferences and workshops,working papers a list of links to related websites. The website is maintained by the Centre for Advanced Studies at the National University of Singapore
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Association for Population/Family Planning Libraries and Information Centers-International
http://www.aplici.org/
This professional association was founded in 1968 and is a resource for Librarians,Demographers,Family Planners,Sociologists etc. Its membership consists of both individuals and organizations.Its mission is to develop effective documentation and information systems and services ,and to provide the opportunity for professional networking,and to encourage the worldwide exchange of information and to provide continuing education to encourage professional development. The website provides full details about the organization,including details of conferences and includes Internet population and family planning resources links.
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Association of Population Centers
http://www.popcenters.org/
The Association of Population Centers founded in 1991 is an independent group of universities and research groups in the United States It is open to any organization with a primary interest in population research and training. The website lists centres alphabetically and provides direct links to centres. The website is hosted by the Population Research Institute at Pennsylvania State University.
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Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute Publications
http://adsri.anu.edu.au/pubs/
The Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute (ADRSI) was established in its present form in 2007 by the Australian National University (ANU). This website gives access to full text publications from the Institute and its forerunners, including a series of working papers in demography 1975-1996, arranged by year. Recent working papers are available to down load in PDF format, earlier ones are scanned copies. Other publications include the Journal of Population Research, from which recent articles are available free in pdf format.
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Australian Population Association
http://www.apa.org.au/
The Australian Population Association was formed in 1980. Its main aims are to encourage the exchange of information between individuals and organizations in population and related fields, to provide a forum for the discussion of population issues and to promote population research and education particularly in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. The website provides details of population facts relating to Australia as well as information about the Association's journal and newsletter and links to other useful websites.
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Beginners' Guide to UK Geography
http://www.statistics.gov.uk/geography/beginners_guide.asp
This National Statistics site gives a 'simple, informative and colourful tour of the main territorial units' used in National Statistics work. Sections include Administrative Geography, Census Geography, Postal Geography, Health Geography, and Electoral Geography. Maps are available in pdf format. There is background information on the boundaries in use in each section. Also available are the Geography Bulletins, the last 12 months being available in full text online, a Best Practice guide to the use of Geography in statistics, FAQs and a glossary.
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BPS Statistics Indonesia
http://www.bps.go.id/
Badan Pusat Statistik of the Republic of Indonesia is a non-departmental government institution responsible for national statistics. The site gives quick-reference basic statistical information. Statistics are browsable by region or subject, coverage includes agriculture, communication, consumer prices indices, consumption and expenditure, foreign trade, manufacturing, national and regional accounts, population, public finance, small scale and micro establishment, tourism, transportation, social welfare, wages and wholesale price indices and macro economics. Other links lead to details of monthly inflation rate trends, abstracts, papers and publications.
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Brief Review of World Basic Demographic Trends
http://gsociology.icaap.org/report/demsum.html
This website by Gene Shackman and others from the Global Social Change Research Project provides the following information A summary with information covering world population trends, infant mortality rates,age distribution, fertility, demographic transition. This is followed by detailed analysis and then an appendix with comparisons with reports from other sources and details of the data used.
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British Academy PORTAL - Sociology, Demography and Social Statistics
http://www.britac.ac.uk/portal/bysection.asp?section=S4
The British Academy PORTAL is a directory of online resources in the humanities and social sciences. It is designed as an entry point to available resources for those working in higher education and research. The Sociology, Demography and Social Statistics section provides an alphabetic listing of subject-related online resources
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British Society for Population Studies
http://www2.lse.ac.uk/socialPolicy/BSPS/Home.aspx
The home page of the British Society for Population Studies. Founded in 1973, the society aims to further the scientific study of disciplines connected with human populations and to contribute to the public awareness of such research. The website has membership information, information about an annual conference and day meetings organised by the society, full text of their an online newsletter and a link to the home page of the journal 'Population Studies'.
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