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Indiana University

Nationally Recognized

The Indiana Business Research Center is a leader in research, data and analysis focused on economic, demographic, industry and education information.

Serving Indiana Since 1925

The IBRC provides the economic information needed by Indiana's businesses, governments and nonprofit organizations, as well as users of such information throughout the nation.

Your Database Portal

The IBRC maintains vast databases covering numerous topics such as income, employment, taxes, industry sectors, education, demographics and a host of other indicators.

At Your Service

The Center conducts original research to generate information when existing data are insufficient. Through the intersection of collection and analysis, we are able to provide the necessary insights to our users.

Powerful Results

The IBRC's work forms the foundation of countless decisions made throughout the state every year. While data may not be exciting to most people, the results they produce can be.

Online Publications

News

  1. Leading Index for Indiana up in April

    Following last month’s brief pause, the Leading Index for Indiana (LII) continued its ascent.  At 98.2, the LII is up 0.2 points this month and at its highest level since August 2008.

    Cultivating Trade: The Economic Impact of Indiana's Agricultural Exports

    The dollar value of Indiana's agricultural exports more than doubled over the last decade. View report »

  2. New Population Projections, 2010 to 2050

    The IBRC has released the state's official population projections based on Census 2010 counts for Indiana and its counties. Projections are available by age and sex. Learn more »

View IBRC press releases at the IU Newsroom