Leaf: Population Dataset: Global population grids

Global gridded datasets estimate population counts and density on regular cells (for example 1 km or 100 m depending on product/version).

Representative products:

ProductGeometryTypical ResolutionScope
GHSL Population Grid (GHS-POP)Raster grid250 m to 1 kmGlobal
WorldPopRaster grid~100 m (country dependent)Global (modelled)
GPWv4 (CIESIN)Raster grid~1 kmGlobal