The NC Center for Geographic Information and Analysis, using US Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census data, developed the GIS data set, 1980 Census Boundaries/Population, containing easily accessible population and housing counts for the state of North Carolina. This file was developed to enable a user to see population and housing statistics from the 1980 Census as a way of tracking population and housing counts over time. This data was created to assist governmental agencies and others in making resource management decisions through use of a Geographic Information System (GIS). For more information please go to cgia.state.nc.us

This dataset displays the amount of hydroelectric power that was consumed on a nation level. The dataset covers the time period spanning from 1980 to 2005. Data is available for 200+ countries. This data is scalled at: Billion Kilowatt hours. Data references:Energy Information Administration International Energy Annual 2005 Table Posted: September 11, 2007 Next Update: June 2008 This data is available directly at: http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelrenewable.html Access Date: November 8, 2007.

This dataset displays the amounts renewable energy that was consumed on a national basis for over 220 countries. This data covers the years from 1980 to 2005. This data includes statistics on renewable energy other than hydroelectric consumption, which will be shown in a separate dataset. This data was collected from the Energy Information Administration. It was taken from their: International Energy Annual 2005. Table Posted: September 13, 2007. Next Update: June 2008. This data is directly available at: http://www.eia.doe.gov/fuelrenewable.html Access Date: November 8, 2007

Number of deaths and mortality rates, by age group, sex, and place of residence, 1991 to most recent year.

Life expectancy at birth and at age 65, by sex, on a three-year average basis.

Monthly average retail prices for food, household supplies, personal care items, cigarettes and gasoline. Prices are presented for the current month and previous four months. Prices are in Canadian current dollars.

This dataset explores Full-time-equivalent (FTE) fall enrollment in degree-granting institutions, by control and state - Selected years, 1980 through 2005 NOTE: Data through 1990 are for institutions of higher education, while later data are for degree-granting institutions. Degree-granting institutions grant associate's or higher degrees and participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs. The degree-granting classification is very similar to the earlier higher education classification, but it includes more 2-year colleges and excludes a few higher education institutions that did not grant degrees. (See Guide to Sources for details.) SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Higher Education General Information Survey (HEGIS), "Fall Enrollment in Colleges and Universities" 1980 survey; and 1990 through 2005 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, "Fall Enrollment Survey" (IPEDS-EF:90), and Spring 2001 through Spring 2006. (This table was prepared August 2006.) http://nces.ed.gov/programs/digest/d06/tables/dt06_206.asp Accessed on 12 November 2007

This dataset displays the number of mobile telephone subscribers by country for the time period spanning 1980 - 2004. Cellular mobile telephone subscribers aare defined as: Users of portable telephones subscribing to an automatic public mobile telephone service which provides access to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) using cellular technology. Data is available for 200+ countries. This data was found at: International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Yearbook of Statistics (Geneva), www.itu.int. http://unstats.un.org/unsd/cdb/cdb_source_xrxx.asp?source_code=36 . Access Date: November 1, 2007.

This dataset examines the number of unidentified persons reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) National Death Index (NDI), by State, from 1980 to 2004. This report also looks at the number of unidentified human remains reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Unidentified Person File. It describes the characteristics by race and gender and the manner of death. Highlights include the following: Between 1980 and 2004, about 10,300 unidentified human remains were reported to the National Death Index (NDI). Almost three-quarters of unidentified persons were reported by 5 states; Arizona, California, Florida, New York, and Texas. Of the 2,900 National Crime Information Center records that contained data on the manner of death, 27% were ruled homicides; 12%, accidental deaths; 7%, natural causes; and 5%, suicides. The majority of unidentified persons were white (70%); blacks made up 15% of unidentified persons; and race could not be determined in 13% of the cases. For more information about this data go to: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/uhrus04.htm

This dataset tracks the average applied tariff rates in both industrial and developing countries. Data is averaged for the years 1981-2005. Figures for 2005 have been estimated. Notes: All tariff rates are based on unweighted averages for all goods in ad valorem rates, or applied rates, or MFN rates whichever data is available in a longer period. Tariff data is primarily based on UNCTAD TRAINS database and then used WTO IDB data for gap filling if possible. Data in 1980s is taken from other source.** Tariff data in these countries came from IMF Global Monitoring Tariff file in 2004 which might include other duties or charges. Country codes are based on the classifications by income in WDI 2006, where 1 = low income, 2 = middle income, 3 = high incone non-OECDs, and 4 = high income OECD countries. Sources: UNCTAD TRAINS database (through WITS); WTO IDB database (through WITS); WTO IDB CD ROMs, various years and Trade Policy Review -- Country Reports in various issues, 1990-2005; UNCTAD Handbook of Trade Control Measures of Developing Countries -- Supplement 1987 and Directory of Import Regimes 1994; World Bank Trade Policy Reform in Developing Countries since 1985, WB Discussion Paper #267, 1994 and World Development Indicators, 1998-2006; The Uruguay Round: Statistics on Tariffs Concessions Given and Received, 1996; OECD Indicators of Tariff and Non-Tariff Trade Barriers, 1996 and 2000; and IMF Global Monitoring Tariff data file 2004. Data source: http://go.worldbank.org/LGOXFTV550 Access Date: October 17, 2007

The ICP data collection was conducted in 100 economies, divided into five regions, and when combined with a Eurostat-OECD PPP program, brings the total to 146 economies. The principal outputs of the ICP are estimates of Purchasing Power Parities (PPPs) benchmarked to the year 2005. The new PPPs replace previous benchmark estimates, some dating back to the 1980s. The preliminary global ICP report provides information on gross domestic product (GDP), GDP per capita, household consumption, collective government consumption, and capital formation for all 146 economies. These estimates are derived from PPPs based upon national surveys that priced nearly 1,000 products and services. Comparative price levels are also included. (The figures in this dataset are all in current US $ as of 2005)