Research Librarian
Alana Kumbier
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Contact:
Frost Library
413-542-5454
Subjects: Arabic, Asian Languages & Civilizations, Black Studies, Chinese, Classics, History, Japanese, Philosophy
Data and Statistical Resources
Locate data and statistical resources for research in this discipline
- China Data Online This link opens in a new windowIncludes monthly and yearly reports on national, regional, and local macroeconomics, as well as statistical yearbooks and census data.
- China Historical Geographic Information System (GIS)Free database of placenames and historical administrative units for the Chinese Dynasties. CHGIS provides a base GIS platform for researchers to use in spatial analysis or to visualize the historical divisions of China as digital maps.
- China Statistical Yearbooks (CSYD) This link opens in a new window
Digital repository of statistical and census data published officially by the mainland Chinese government. China Data Insight English-language platform is not currently available.
- Contemporary Chinese Village Gazetter DataData from the University of Pittsburgh Library System (ULS) collection of Chinese village gazetteers. Village gazetteers record statistical data on individual villages, covering the years from 1949 to the present showing the history and development of Chinese villages (the village is the most basic administrative unit in China). The initial dataset covers 500 villages, and the project website includes a map of coverage and basic administrative information on every village.
- Korean Statistical Information ServiceThe official Korean government statistics information site for various national and international statistical information
- National Bureau of Statistics of ChinaThe official PRC website for statistics
- Portal Site of Official Statistics of JapanOfficial statistics from the Japanese government, with keyword search options