These sources provide coverage of specific years. Note that sources about years are sometimes titled based on the year they are published, while covering the events of the previous year.
General
edit- Britannica Book of the Year (1938–2018) – Comprehensive and in depth
- The Annual Register (1758–present) – Comprehensive
- Time Annual: Year in Review – Covers U.S. and world events
By subject
editConflicts
edit- Journal of Peace Research review articles
- SIPRI Yearbook (1968–present)
Economy
edit- United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects reports (1999–present)
- World Trade Organization International Trade Statistics reports
Environment
edit- National Centers for Environmental Information Annual Global Climate Report
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Monthly Weather Review "Atlantic Hurricane Season" articles
Politics
edit- Freedom in the World (1973–present) – Democracy and human rights
- Yearbook of the United Nations (1947–2015) – UN activity