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Population Data Access and Tools
NASA has population datasets that help researchers characterize people, places, and the lives they live there. Access a range of data and data tools such as SEDAC's Population Estimation Service to make the most of population data.
Population Datasets
| Dataset Sort descending | Version | Platform | Instrument | Temporal Extent | Spatial Extent | Spatial Resolution | Data Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global 15 x 15 Minute Grids of the Downscaled Population Based on the SRES B2 Scenario, 1990 and 2025 | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 1990-01-01, 2025-12-31 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
15 Decimal Degrees x 15 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, PDF, PNG |
| Global 1-km Downscaled Population Base Year and Projection Grids Based on the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways, Revision 01 | 1.01 | MODELS | Computer | 2000-01-01 to 2100-12-31 |
N: 83.63 S: -55.77 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.008333 Decimal Degrees x 0.008333 Decimal Degrees | GeoTIFF, netCDF-4, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Cyclone Mortality Risks and Distribution | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 |
N: 85 S: -58 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.0417 Decimal Degrees x 0.0417 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, DBF, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Drought Mortality Risks and Distribution | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 |
N: 85 S: -58 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.0417 Decimal Degrees x 0.0417 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Earthquake Mortality Risks and Distribution | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 |
N: 85 S: -58 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.0417 Decimal Degrees x 0.0417 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, DBF, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Estimated Net Migration Grids by Decade: 1970-2000 | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 1970-01-01 to 2000-12-31 |
N: 83.633333 S: -55.766667 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.008333 Decimal Degrees x 0.008333 Decimal Degrees | GeoTIFF, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Flood Mortality Risks and Distribution | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 |
N: 85 S: -58 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.0417 Decimal Degrees x 0.0417 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, DBF, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Grid of Probabilities of Urban Expansion to 2030 | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2000-01-01 to 2030-12-31 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.048126 Decimal Degrees x 0.048126 Decimal Degrees | GeoTIFF, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Gridded Relative Deprivation Index (GRDI), Version 1 | 1.00 | MODELS | Computer | 2010-01-01 to 2020-12-31 |
N: 82.18 S: -55.98 E: 179.82 W: -180 |
GeoTIFF, PDF, PNG | |
| Global High Resolution Daily Extreme Urban Heat Exposure (UHE-Daily), 1983-2016 | 1.00 | MODELS | Computer | 1983-01-01 to 2016-12-31 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
Shapefile, CSV | |
| Global Human Settlement Layer: Population and Built-Up Estimates, and Degree of Urbanization Settlement Model Grid | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 1975-01-01, 1990-01-01, 2000-01-01, 2014-01-01, 2015-01-01 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.008333 Decimal Degrees x 0.008333 Decimal Degrees | GeoTIFF, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Landslide Mortality Risks and Distribution | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 |
N: 85 S: -58 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.0417 Decimal Degrees x 0.0417 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, DBF, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Multihazard Mortality Risks and Distribution | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 |
N: 85 S: -58 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.0417 Decimal Degrees x 0.0417 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, DBF, PDF, PNG |
| Global One-Eighth Degree Population Base Year and Projection Grids Based on the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways, Revision 01 | 1.01 | MODELS | Computer | 2000-01-01 to 2100-12-31 |
N: 83.63 S: -55.77 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.008333 Decimal Degrees x 0.008333 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, netCDF-4, PDF, PNG, WMS, Grid, GeoTIFF |
| Global Population Count Grid Time Series Estimates | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 1970-01-01 to 2000-12-31 |
N: 83.63 S: -55.77 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.008333 Decimal Degrees x 0.008333 Decimal Degrees | GeoTIFF, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Population Density Grid Time Series Estimates | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 1970-01-01 to 2000-12-31 |
N: 83.63 S: -55.77 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.008333 Decimal Degrees x 0.008333 Decimal Degrees | GeoTIFF, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Population Projection Grids Based on Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), 2010-2100 | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2010-01-01 to 2100-12-31 |
N: 83.63 S: -55.77 E: 180 W: -180 |
ASCII, GeoTIFF, NetCDF | |
| Global Population Projection Grids Based on Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSPs), Downscaled 1-km Grids, 2010-2100 | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2010-01-01 to 2100-12-31 |
N: 83.63 S: -55.77 E: 180 W: -180 |
GeoTIFF, NetCDF, PNG, PDF | |
| Global Rural-Urban Mapping Project, Version 1 (GRUMPv1): National Identifier Grid | 1.00 | MODELS | Computer | 2010-07-01, 1995-07-01, 2000-07-01 |
N: 85 S: -58 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.00833 Decimal Degrees x 0.00833 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, Grid |
| Global Rural-Urban Mapping Project, Version 1 (GRUMPv1): Population Count Grid | 1.00 | MODELS | Computer | 1995-07-01, 2000-07-01, 1990-07-01 |
N: 85 S: -58 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.00833 Decimal Degrees x 0.00833 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, Grid, WMS |
| Global Rural-Urban Mapping Project, Version 1 (GRUMPv1): Population Density Grid | 1.00 | MODELS | Computer | 1990-07-01, 1995-07-01, 2000-07-01 |
N: 85 S: -58 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.00833 Decimal Degrees x 0.00833 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, Grid, PDF, PNG, WMS |
| Global Subnational Infant Mortality Rates, Version 2 | 2.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 |
N: 85 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
GeoTIFF, PDF, PNG, WMS | |
| Global Subnational Infant Mortality Rates, Version 2.01 | 2.01 | MODELS | Computer | 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 |
N: 85 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
GeoTIFF, PDF, PNG | |
| Global Urban Polygons and Points Dataset (GUPPD), Version 1 | 1.00 | MODELS | Computer | 1975-01-01 to 2030-12-31 |
N: 90 S: -90 E: 180 W: -180 |
Geodatabase, PDF, PNG | |
| Global Volcano Mortality Risks and Distribution | 1.0 | MODELS | Computer | 2000-01-01 to 2000-12-31 |
N: 85 S: -58 E: 180 W: -180 |
0.0417 Decimal Degrees x 0.0417 Decimal Degrees | ASCII, DBF, PDF, PNG, WMS |
Featured Population Observation Method: VIIRS
The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) is aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (Suomi NPP) and NOAA-platforms. VIIRS collects visible and infrared imagery along with global observations of Earth's land, atmosphere, cryosphere, and ocean. The instrument can detect light from human settlements to measure the size and growth of those areas as well as changes to the regions as a result of power loss from storms, conflicts, and other events.
The Visible Infrared Imaging Radiometer Suite (VIIRS) will help ensure continuity of Earth observations after the upcoming retirement of the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS).
Nighttime imagery shows the earth’s surface and atmosphere using a sensor designed to capture low-light emission sources under varying illumination conditions.
Looking to learn more about Suomi NPP VIIRS global land data products available from NASA? Join us for an overview of the data products and live demos on how to access and work with the data using a variety of tools from the Land Processes DAAC.
Image captured on 29 December 2019, by the VIIRS instrument, aboard the joint NASA/NOAA Suomi NPP satellite.
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