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GPW Data Access and Tools
Data in NASA’s Gridded Population of the World (GPW) collection depict the distribution of human population across the globe. Explore GPW datasets and learn more about relevant data tools.
Datasets
GPW Datasets
| Dataset | Platform | Temporal Resolution | Spatial Resolution | Cloud Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gridded Population of the World, Version 3 (GPWv3): National Administrative Boundaries | MODELS | |||
| Gridded Population of the World, Version 3 (GPWv3): Subnational Administrative Boundaries | MODELS | |||
| Gridded Population of the World, Version 3 (GPWv3): Population Count Grid, Future Estimates | MODELS | |||
| Gridded Population of the World, Version 3 (GPWv3): Population Density Grid | MODELS | 0.0417 Decimal Degrees x 0.0417 Decimal Degrees | ||
| Gridded Population of the World, Version 3 (GPWv3): National Identifier Grid | MODELS | |||
| Gridded Population of the World, Version 3 (GPWv3): Centroids | MODELS |
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GPW Data Tools
| Tool Sort descending | Description | Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worldview | Worldview offers the capability to interactively browse over 1,200 global, full-resolution satellite imagery layers and download the underlying data. | Analysis, Search and Discovery, Visualization, Access, Comparison, Monitoring Natural Events |
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