Statistics on Women and Gender : Subjects

Working globally with businesses and the professions to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women and business.

A nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that "seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy." Site includes data and analysis, especially from public opinion polls. Try the Data Library.

IRP researches the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in the United States. We bring together social scientists from across research disciplines such as economics, sociology, social work, and demography. The result is a well-rounded understanding of poverty issues.

A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that engages in research and dissemination to shape public policy and improve the lives and opportunities of women from diverse backgrounds.

​​​​​​​The Wisconsin Women's Council conducts research on the status of women in Wisconsin, hosts programs, and produces publications, resource materials and factsheets on social and policy issues affecting women and girls.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) provides extensive labor market data on women - data on women's employment, unemployment, and earnings by industry, occupation, education, age, marital status, and other characteristics.

A report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

A news release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Can sort/view wages by gender, age, occupation, and other characteristics.

The Women’s Bureau champions policies and standards that safeguard the interests of working women, advocates for the equality and economic security of women and their families, and promotes quality work environments.

International Labour Organization Statistics on Women

From the U.S. Dept. of Education - data to provide insights on the condition of education in the United States and how it changes over time

The Condition of Education contains key indicators on all levels of education, labor force outcomes, and international comparisons. The indicators summarize important developments and trends using the latest statistics, which are updated throughout the year as new data become available.

The Digest of Education Statistics contains a set of tables covering the broad field of American education from prekindergarten through graduate school.

The Institute researches the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in the United States.

Health-related research from the UW-Madison Institute for Research on Poverty

Conducts research and analysis, collects data, and builds the capacity of Maternal and Child Health researchers to equip decision-making at the national, state, and local levels.

By the National Center for Health Statistics and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Office of Women’s Health (OWH) promotes public health research, evidence-based programs, policies, and strategies to improve the health and well-being of women and girls.

CDC’s Division of Reproductive Health (DRH) monitors maternal and infant mortality, the most serious reproductive health complications.

Some topics include rates for mammograms, births by teenagers, sexually transmitted diseases, and information on mandated health benefits.

Covers access and coverage issues as well as reproductive health.

The Women’s Health Care Chartbook presents findings from a national survey of women ages 18 to 64 and provides a look at the experience of women in the health care system.

Produces demographic research and data in the center’s five research areas: Family Demography; Economic Demography; Spatial Demography; Reproductive Health; and Health and Biodemography.

From the World Health Organization. Search for topics under "Indicators" such as violence against women, world health statistics, and more.

The primary statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Search charges of employment discrimination filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

From the U.S. DOJ

Comprehensive clearinghouse for sexual assault information and statistics.

This collaboration between the Hindelang Criminal Justice Research Center and the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics.

Has data sets concerning violence against women and sexual violence

From the World Health Organization. In particular see chapter 4, "Violence by Intimate Partners," and chapter 6, "Sexual Violence."

Covers Bangladesh, Brazil, Ethiopia, Japan, Peru, Namibia, Samoa, Serbia and Montenegro, Thailand and the United Republic of Tanzania

Has survey data from selected countries.

Includes totals by sex and for earlier years. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Justice.

Resource includes some tables by gender, 2000-2011. From the Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Justice.

Publications on women and girls from an organization for prison reform.

Non-profit to address the root causes of systems involvement through innovative and holistic programs and services, focusing on the interconnected needs of individuals, families, and communities.

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The Center’s mission is to advocate for improved outcomes and access to VA benefits, services, and opportunities for women Veterans through education, outreach, and collaboration.

Simple and interesting graphical statistics on a variety of topics related to Veterans.

By the Inter-Parliamentary Union - updated monthly

For polling data. Includes many archived studies and links to other survey research organizations.

Offers summaries and reports of polling surveys sponsored by the European Union since 1973.

An international research program devoted to the scientific and academic study of social, political, economic, religious and cultural values of people in the world.

The report focuses on the initial comparative analysis of results from men’s questionnaires across the six countries with women’s reports on key variables. Topics included health practices, parenting, relationship dynamics, sexual behavior and use of violence.

Pew conducts public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research.

Samples opinions on many topics in many countries of the world

Browse the sections on Economic Support, Employment, Inequality & Mobility, and Poverty Measurement.

The Women’s Sports Foundation was established in 1974 to advance the lives of women and girls through sports and physical activity.

From the American Association of University Women. (Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination in education, protecting staff and students in any educational institution or program that receives federal funds.)

Also from the American Association of University Women