WorldPop

WorldPop is a global initiative that aims to provide accurate and reliable population estimates for every country in the world. It is a collaboration between the University of Southampton, the University of Oxford, and the University of Southampton's Department of Geography and Environment. The initiative was launched in 2010 and has since grown to include a network of researchers and partners from around the world.

WorldPop's primary goal is to produce high-resolution population maps and estimates that can be used for a variety of applications, including urban planning, disaster risk reduction, and environmental management. The initiative uses a combination of remote sensing data, census data, and other sources of information to produce its estimates.

One of the key features of WorldPop is its use of remote sensing data to estimate population density. This allows the initiative to produce estimates for areas where census data is not available or is of poor quality. The initiative also uses machine learning algorithms to improve the accuracy of its estimates.

WorldPop's estimates are freely available to the public and are used by a wide range of organizations, including governments, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations. The initiative's work has been recognized by a number of awards and has been cited in a variety of academic publications.

In addition to its population estimates, WorldPop also provides a range of other data and tools, including a global population database, a population projection tool, and a population density mapping tool. The initiative's website provides access to all of its data and tools, as well as information about its research and partnerships.

WorldPop's work is funded by a variety of sources, including government grants, international organizations, and private donations. The initiative's research is conducted by a team of experts in the fields of geography, remote sensing, and data science. The initiative's headquarters are located in the United Kingdom, but its research and partnerships are global in scope.