Social Explorer: Demographic maps of US census data back to 1790. UNHCR Operational Data Portal: Maps and data on refugee situations around the world.
| Social Explorer | UNHCR Operational Data Portal | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Population & Society Maps | Geopolitics & Conflict Maps |
| Coverage | United States | Worldwide |
| Updates | Yearly | Weekly |
| Data source | US Census and other datasets | UNHCR and partners |
| Made by | Social Explorer | UNHCR |
| Price | Subscription; often available through libraries | Free |
| Account | Account required | No account needed |
| On phones | Best on a computer | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Social Explorer
- Historical census maps since 1790
- Thousands of variables
- Compare years side by side
What you can do with UNHCR Operational Data Portal
- Refugee situation dashboards
- Maps by country and site
- Reports and documents
Summary based on public information. Check each map's website for current features and prices.