Research Guides: Bite-Sized Library Workshop Materials: Economic Data & Statistics

Introduction

Economic Data & Statistics

Learn where you can find key statistics on the economy for a variety of countries, including Singapore.

This workshop was designed by Melody Chin, Senior Librarian, Instruction & Learning Services. If you have any questions, please contact Melody at melodychin@smu.edu.sg.

Additionally, refer to our research guide Economic Statistics.

SingStat Table Builder This link opens in a new window
The SingStat Table Builder contains statistical data series on the Singapore economy and population that users may select to build customized data tables. Export these tables in different file formats or plot graphs and charts.
CEIC Database This link opens in a new window
CEIC Database provides time series data for the economy, industrial, finance, real estate, tourism, telecommunication and transport sectors for more than 200 countries in the world, with in-depth data for China and India.

Access: 9 concurrent users only. Remember to click LOGOUT in the menu bar when you are done.
EIU Viewpoint This link opens in a new window
EIU Viewpoint is a macroeconomic analysis and data platform which helps to assess global dynamics that could impact business with insights into a country’s geopolitics, policies, industries, business environment and economic outlook. Data spans from 1980s to 2050 for nearly 80 countries globally as well as coverage of over 26 sectors across 6 major industries (e.g. financial services, healthcare, telecommunications & technology) and 25 core commodities (e.g. gold, nickel, crude oil, rice, coffee).