Global 1km LandScan Population (2000-2021)


Using an innovative approach that combines geospatial science, remote sensing technology, and machine learning algorithms, LandScan Global is the finest resolution global population distribution data available representing an ambient (24 hour average) population. The LandScan Global algorithm, an R&D 100 Award Winner, uses spatial data, high-resolution imagery exploitation, and a multi-variable dasymetric modeling approach to disaggregate census counts within an administrative boundary. Since no single population distribution model can account for the differences in spatial data availability, quality, scale, and accuracy as well as the differences in cultural settlement practices, LandScan population distribution models are tailored to match the data conditions and geographical nature of each individual country and region. By modeling an ambient population, LandScan Global captures the full potential activity space of people throughout the course of the day and night rather than just a residential location.


File naming and required software

File name: landscap-global-yyyy-assets.zip. The compressed package includes the population data file of the corresponding year: landscap-global-yyyy.tif and population data layer file:landscan-global-yyyy-colorized.tif; Usage: After decompression, use Arcgis or ENVI software to open it.


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Human Geography, Geospatial Science and Human Security Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. (2022). Global 1km LandScan Population (2000-2021). Upper Yangtze River Scientific Data Center, DOI: https://doi.org/10.48690/1527702. (Download the reference:

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References literature

1.Bright, E. A., Rose, A. N., Urban, M. L., & McKee, J. (2018). LandScan 2017 high-resolution global population data set (No. LandScan 2017 High-Resolution Global Population Da; 005854MLTPL00). Oak Ridge National Lab.(ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). (View Details )

2.Dobson, J. E., Bright, E. A., Coleman, P. R., Durfee, R. C., & Worley, B. A. (2000). LandScan: a global population database for estimating populations at risk. Photogrammetric engineering and remote sensing, 66(7), 849-857. (View Details )

3.Bhaduri, B., Bright, E., Coleman, P., & Dobson, J. (2002). LandScan. Geoinformatics, 5(2), 34-37. (View Details )


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Geographic coverage
East: 180.00 West: -180.00
South: -90.00 North: 90.00
Details
  • Temporal resolution: Yearly
  • Spatial resolution: 100m - 1km
  • File size: 3,328 MB
  • Views: 227
  • Downloads: 1
  • Access: Open Access
  • Temporal coverage: 2000-2021
  • Updated time: 2022-10-11
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