Find Global Geospatial Data
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OpenStreetMapA free, open geographic database.
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GeofabrikDownload OpenStreetMap extracts of geospatial data for your GIS projects.
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Esri Living AtlasAn extensive collection of geographic information from around the globe. It includes maps, apps, and data layers to support your work.
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LandScan GlobalA global population database that shows geographical distribution of population at one-kilometer resolution over an average 24 hour period. Datasets are available from 2000-2018
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Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC)One of the Distributed Active Archive Centers (DAACs) in the Earth Observing System Data and Information System (EOSDIS) of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. SEDAC focuses on human interactions in the environment.
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Natural Earth DataA public domain map dataset available at 1:10m, 1:50m, and 1:110 million scales. Featuring tightly integrated vector and raster data, with Natural Earth you can make a variety of visually pleasing, well-crafted maps with cartography or GIS software.
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Global Administrative Boundaries (GADM)A spatial database of the location of the world's administrative areas (or adminstrative boundaries) for use in GIS and similar software. Administrative areas in this database are countries and lower level subdivisions.
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DIVA-GISA free computer program for mapping and geographic data analysis (a geographic information system (GIS).
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USGS Global Visualization Viewer (GloVis)A web application which allows users to find remote sensing data for a specified geographic area.
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Climate Watch, World Resources Institute (WRI)An open data platform that brings together dozens of datasets to let users easily search, analyze and compare countries' climate progress.
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WorldClimA set of global climate layers that can be used for mapping and spatial modeling.
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General Bathymetric General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO)Publicly available bathymetric chart of the world's oceans.
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HyrdoSHEDSDatabase offering a suite of global digital data layers in support of hydro-ecological research and applications worldwide.
Please note that the list of resources below is not comprehensive, but highlights key geospatial data sources.
Find Geospatial Data by Continent
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AfricaMapHoused at the Center for Geographic Analysis at Harvard University with an initial grant from the Harvard Provosts Fund for Innovative Computing and ongoing support from the Hutchins Center, the Department of African and African American Studies, and the Committee for African Studies at Harvard University.
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The Africa GeoPortalHosts an extensive collection of readily accessible datasets and maps.These resources include contributions from Esri, as well as data shared by users and organizations with a focus on Africa.
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The South Africa GeoPortalProvides a variety of geospatial tools, open data, and learning resources to help you grow your skills in the mapping community.
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The Kenya GeoPortalProvides a variety of geospatial tools, open data, and learning resources to help you grow your skills in the mapping community.
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China Historical GISA database of historical administrative units for different periods of Chinese history. It provides a free, base GIS platform for researchers to use for spatial analysis, temporal statistical modeling, and representation of selected historical units as digital maps.
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China Dimensions - SEDACA data collection from the Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) that provides socioeconomic data for China.
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Census of IndiaPublished by the Government of India, the census website provides access to a population finder, census tables, a digital library, census questions, visualizations, and more.
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Community Created Maps of IndiaCommunity Created Maps of India is sourced from different government websites, which are freely available. This site provides digitized versions and additional research for each map.
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The Department of Census and Statistics, Government of Sri LankaSri Lanka's official and largest authority on statistics and provides access to a comprehensive collection of data repositories.
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Geospatial Information Authority of JapanThe national organization that conducts basic survey and mapping and instructs related organizations to
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European Environment AgencyProvides access to European environmental datasets, maps, charts, and applications.
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EurostatThe statistical office of the European Union who provides the European Union with statistics at the European level that enable comparisons between countries and regions. Various data tables, profiles, reports and maps are available.
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National Land Survey of Finland, Maps and Spatial DataContains several map and data services, including a map site, geodata portal, and historic maps.
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France IGN GéoportailA comprehensive web mapping service of the French government that publishes maps and geophysical aerial photographs from more than 90 sources.
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Italian Open DataThe national list of open data of the Italian Public Administrations.
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Surveying and Mapping Authority of the Republic of SloveniaFeatures information on data ordering, free data access, general terms of use, and metadata.
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Public Geodata for the United KingdomProvides links to sources of free or low-cost geospatial data.
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SDI Germany GeoportalA joint project of the Federal Government, the Länder, and local authorities to make their spatial data available in a standardized and simple way via the Internet. Publicly provided geodata of the federal, state, and local governments can be searched, found and used by interested users via the Geoportal.de.
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ČÚZK Geoportal, The Czech Office for Surveying, Mapping, and CadastreAccess spatial data produced and updated by organizations of the Czech Office for Surveying, Mapping and Cadastre (ČÚZK).
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Commission for Environmental Cooperation: North American Environmental AtlasCombines and harmonizes geospatial data from Canada, Mexico, and the United States to allow for a continental and regional perspective on environmental issues that cross boundaries.
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Atlas of CanadaA dynamic and comprehensive collection of maps and related information about Canada with effective and intuitive tools for users to access them.
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Canada GeoGratis, National Resources Canada (NRCAN)A portal for accessing and downloading high-quality, free, and publicly available maps and geospatial data.
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GIS Nova Scotia, CanadaCompiled by the Department of Natural Resources and Renewables within the Government of Nova Scotia, this site provides data and maps related to geology and land use.
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National Institute for Statistics and Geography (INEGI), Government of MexicoAn autonomous public body responsible for regulating and coordinating the Mexican National System of Statistical and Geographical Information.
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Australian Electoral CommissionProvides geographic boundaries of the federal electoral divisions of Australia.
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Toitū Te Whenua - Land Information New Zealand, GIS DataContains current outlines of buildings within mainland New Zealand captured from the latest aerial imagery.
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Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE)The agency responsible for official collection of statistical, geographic, cartographic, geodetic, and environmental information in Brazil.
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SIT CONAF Territorial Information System, Government of ChileAccess and download information on updates to the Catastro of Land Uses and Vegetable Resources of Chile Project, as well as other cartographic covers related to the actions that CONAF carries out on the territory.
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ideaca (City of Bogotá, Colombia)The Spatial Data Infrastructure of Bogotá, known as IDECA, is defined as the set of data, standards, policies, technologies, and institutional agreements that facilitate the production, availability, and access to geographic information of the city.
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Ecuador National Institute of Statistics and Census (INEC)Provides statistical data on population, censuses, consumer price indexes, producer price indexes, and other demographic and economic data.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina DataProvides open access, public data about Buenos Aires.