An independent publisher of business, economic and market statistics. Every chart we publish is cited to its original source and reviewed by an editor before it goes live.
Business Stats (businesstats.com) is an independent digital publisher that makes business, economic and market data easy to find, understand and use.
We turn statistics from official and widely respected sources into clear, visual, well-structured charts and articles that anyone can read free of charge. Our work sits between data journalism and reference publishing: we do not produce the underlying data, we find it, check it, present it clearly and tell you exactly where it came from.
Our promise: accurate figures, a named source and date on every chart, clear labelling of estimates and forecasts, and content written to inform rather than to attract clicks.
Business Stats is run by a small, hands-on team. Every chart on the site is researched by an analyst and approved by the Editor-in-Chief before publication; nothing is published unreviewed.
Editor-in-Chief
Leads Business Stats and is responsible for its editorial direction. Robert sets the sourcing and verification standards the team works to, reviews every chart and article before it is published, and handles corrections and reader queries.
Senior Data Analyst
Builds and maintains the datasets behind our charts. Thomas works mainly on economy, energy and technology statistics, checks figures against their primary sources, and reviews the research team's work before it goes to the editor.
Research Analyst
Researches consumer, retail and e-commerce statistics and writes the explanatory notes that accompany each chart, so readers understand what a figure measures, how it was collected and what it means.
Reliable data should not sit behind paywalls or buried in dense reports. Our mission is to make high-quality business and economic statistics accessible, accurate and visual for students, researchers, professionals, journalists and curious readers alike.
Good decisions start with good data. Anyone should be able to see the numbers that shape the economy and the markets around them, and trace those numbers back to where they came from.
Business Stats researches, compiles and publishes:
Everything is organised by industry so readers can go straight to the sector they are researching. Browse the categories on our homepage.
Every chart is built on data from reputable, verifiable sources. We identify the source organisation and the publication date on each chart, and we say clearly when a figure is an estimate or a projection rather than a reported actual.
We draw on official and widely respected sources, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank, the OECD, Eurostat, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and national statistical offices, central banks and regulators, industry associations, and company annual reports and filings. Where we use a secondary source, such as a published market research report, we name it.
The analyst locates the most recent figures from the primary source and records the publication date and definition used.
Figures are cross-checked against a second source where one exists. Units, currencies and time periods are confirmed.
The Editor-in-Chief reviews the chart and its notes. Estimates and forecasts must be labelled before approval.
Fast-moving series are refreshed regularly; annual datasets are revised when the source releases new data. Corrections are made openly.
Advertising helps fund our free content. Our editorial decisions and the data we present remain independent of any advertiser.
Our coverage spans the topics that shape business and the economy: the global economy and GDP, inflation and prices, interest rates and central banks, energy and commodities, technology and telecommunications, e-commerce and retail, consumer goods, media and internet, finance and insurance, transport, travel, real estate, and company and sector statistics.
We add new topics based on what readers search for and ask us about. If there is a statistic you cannot find, let us know.
| What we commit to | What that means in practice |
|---|---|
| Sourced data | Every key figure is tied to a named, recognised source with a publication date. |
| Named reviewers | Each chart is researched by an analyst and approved by the Editor-in-Chief. The team is listed on this page. |
| Clear labelling | Estimates, projections and approximate figures are marked as such and never presented as reported actuals. |
| Regular updates | Statistics are refreshed as new data is released, and each chart shows when it was last updated. |
| Open corrections | Confirmed errors are fixed promptly and noted on the chart. |
| No pay-to-publish | We do not sell editorial coverage or accept payment to feature a company or product. |
If you spot an error, an outdated figure or a source that needs updating, please tell us. Send the link to the chart and what you believe is wrong. We check every report against the source and correct confirmed errors as quickly as we can, with a note on the chart.
We also welcome suggestions for new topics and statistics you would like us to cover. Email businesstats.com@gmail.com or use the contact form.
For corrections, data requests, partnership ideas or media enquiries, reach the editorial team using the details below. We usually respond within one to two business days.
Write to the editorial team. Messages about errors and outdated figures are handled first.
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