Global Human Settlement Layer: Global maps of built-up areas and population over 50 years. If It Were My Home: Compare life in your country with life anywhere else.
| Global Human Settlement Layer | If It Were My Home | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | City & Urban Maps | Map Curiosities & Data Experiments |
| Coverage | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Updates | Periodically | Static archive |
| Data source | Satellite imagery and census data | World statistics |
| Made by | European Commission Joint Research Centre | If It Were My Home |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Account | No account needed | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Works well on phones |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Global Human Settlement Layer
- Built-up area through time
- Population grids
- Degree of urbanisation
- Free data downloads
What you can do with If It Were My Home
- Compare countries' living conditions
- Size overlay
- Simple statistics
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.