Q. What is Data Planet and how do I use it?
Data Planet is the largest single repository of harmonized and structured statistical data available to libraries. This dynamic tool allows users to easily scan and search the contents of billions of datasets, compare and contrast variables of interest, and create customized views in tables, maps, rankings, and charts.
Researchers and students can navigate via browse and search to obtain incredibly specific indicators and locations in 16 topical categories:
- Agriculture and Food
- Banking, Finance, and Insurance
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
- Education
- Energy Resources and Industries
- Government and Politics
- Health and Vital Statistics
- Housing and Construction
- Industry, Business, and Commerce
- International Relations and Trade
- Labor and Employment
- Military and Defense
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Population and Income
- Prices, Consumption, and Cost of Living
- Transportation and Traffic
This User Guide gives an overview of how to navigate Data Planet.
You can access the database through the Library Database A-Z List.
Need help? Contact a librarian.