FYS: Living Lives that Matter in the 21st Century (Hamamouche)

Data.gov is a project of the US federal government that publishes open data. Under this project, federal agencies make their data accessible to the public, keeping privacy and security in the mind, of course. You can find statistics on demographics, economy, social issues, and developmental indicators

Gallup is a Washington-based analytics company that collects information itself. It runs surveys and publishes public opinion data covering more than 160 countries. Gallup provides first-hand statistics for a wide range of topics.The Gallup Blog breaks down raw data as easy-to-digest articles that you can cite and share.

Google's Public Data Explorer does exactly what it says on the tin–lets you explore publicly available information. It compiles statistics from various sources, including the World Bank, University of Denver, US Census Bureau, and more.

Pew Research is a widely known and trusted data platform that describes itself as a nonpartisan fact tank. Like Gallup, Pew Research conducts polls and surveys and publishes first-hand information. Though it focuses mainly on politics, demographics, trends, and social issues, you can find statistics on other topics. Pew Research’s website has several tools and resources for finding and analyzing data. It allows you to download datasets of its surveys for secondary analysis. You can find results of various public polls conducted since 1989.

The United Nations has its own statistical division that collects information from multiple sources and makes it publicly accessible. Its focus is to publish demographic data of its member countries. On the website, you can find statistics on the economy, environment, sustainable development goals, and social issues.