Population Density Explorer

Accurate population density data is critical for delivery of social services. Data for Good at Meta has built the world's most accurate population maps using satellite imagery.

Use this explorer to explore the data and pull summary statistics about basic demographics like gender and age.
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How to Interpret this Data

Facebook Connectivity Lab and Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2022. High Resolution Settlement Layer (HRSL). Source imagery for HRSL © 2022 Maxar. Accessed 31 March 2022.

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About This Data

Accurate population density data is critical for delivery of social services. Meta has built the world's most accurate population maps using satellite imagery.

Use this dashboard to explore the data and pull summary statistics about basic demographics like gender and age. You can download these maps from the Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) or Amazon Web Services (AWS ).

Visit the Data for Good at Meta website to learn more about these maps. You'll find details about the methodology, tutorials to help you visualize the data and case studies sharing how nonprofits and researchers have used the data to advance social impact, inform humanitarian response and further the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.