Statistics on Women and Gender : Facts, Factsheets and Search Tips

Gender statistics and data within general statistical resources as well as resources entirely on women/gender topics

Facts and Factsheets

Women's Health FastStats
From the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics
World's Women and Girls 2011 Data Sheet
From the Population Reference Bureau on Socioeconomic indicators, attitudes and barriers to gender equality.
Women in the Labor Force Databook, 2009
From the Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor
Professional Women: Vital Statistics (PDF)
Factsheet from The Department for Professional Employees of the AFL-CIO Labor Federation.
Women’s History Month: March 2011 (PDF)
From the U.S. Census. Offers quick facts about American women.
Social Security & Women Factsheet (PDF)
From the U.S. Social Security Administration