Government Sources by Subject: Industry

The Economic Census profiles American business every 5 years, from the national to the local level.

NAICS is the standard used by federal statistical agencies for classifying business establishments in order to collect, analyze, and publish statistical data related to the U.S. business economy.

Estimates how much a one-time or sustained increase in economic activity in a particular region will be supplied by industries located in the region.

UNIDO is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

Provides worldwide statistics on current performance and trends in the manufacturing sector.

Contains basic industrial production statistics, by commodity

The best sources for retrieving data on international and U.S. business and economics.

Information on industry standards, both national and international.

The top sources for foreign and international, U.S., and Washington State statistics.