Global population density estimates, 2015 (FGGD)
2012
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Overview
Title
Global population density estimates, 2015 (FGGD)
Abstract
The FGGD estimated 2015 global population density map is a global raster datalayer with a resolution of 2.5 arc-minutes. Each pixel contains an estimated value for persons per square kilometre in 2015, obtained by applying population growth trends to population counts for the lowest subnational administrative unit for which 2000 population data were available. The method used by FAO and CIESIN to generate this datalayer is described in FAO, 2005, Mapping global urban and rural population distributions, by M. Salvatore, et. al.
Purpose
The FGGD Digital Atlas consists of more than 100 global database that allows to analyse food insecurity and poverty in relation to the environment.
Spatial extent
| East | West | North | South |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | -180 | 90 | -90 |
Resource Reference System
Keywords
Keywords
| Keyword | Type |
|---|---|
| population density | theme |
| demographic data | theme |
| World | place |
Contacts
Contact
| Individual name | Organization | Position | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mirella Salvatore | FAO - GIS UNIT | Consultant | mirella.salvatore@fao.org | Italy |
Point of contact
| Organization | Position | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAO - GIS UNIT | GIS Manager | gis-manager@fao.org | Italy |
Distribution
Date
| Date |
|---|
| 2007-05-10 |
Metadata production
Language
eng