India: High Resolution Population Density Maps

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About this dataset

Meta and Columbia University - CIESIN provide the High Resolution Settlement Layer as the world's most accurate population datasets. https://ai.meta.com/ai-for-good/datasets/high-resolution-population-density-maps/. This dataset for India, updated in 2026, relies on an updated methodology that uses the Overture Building Footprint dataset. These maps are the distribution of human population spanning India. Each of the 7 TIFF files is a 10 x 10 degree tile (the lower latitude coordinate and longitude coordinates are in the file name). A VRT file is also included.

Documentation

Population from census data has been disaggregated to locations that have buildings in the Overture building footprint dataset or were identified as having buildings in version 1.5 of the HRSL. The population was weighted by the log plus one (log(x + 1)) of building counts from the overture building data. Seven maps/datasets for the distribution of various populations: (1) Overall population density (total) (2) Women (3) Men (4) Children (ages 0-5) (5) Youth (ages 15-24) (6) Elderly (ages 60+) (7) Women of reproductive age (ages 15-49) The GeoTIFF files contain estimates in persons per pixel (floating point numbers are used to minimize rounding errors). The CSV files contain the same estimates along with columns containing latitude and longitude. Only areas with population are included in the CSV files (locations with a value of 0 are areas that were not enumerated in a census that have buildings). Important Notes The datasets are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be used for any commercial or navigational purposes. We strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, but we cannot guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the datasets. We fully respect the territorial integrity of India and acknowledge its sovereignty over all its territories. However, due to limitations in access and data collection, some of our datasets do not cover certain territories. Disclaimer Meta makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, including without limitation, any warranties of fitness for a particular purpose or warranties as to the quality, accuracy or completeness of data or information. By accessing this data, researchers acknowledge that the data may contain some nonconformities, defects, or errors. Meta does not warrant that the data will meet the researcher's needs or expectations, that the use of the data will be uninterrupted, or that all nonconformities, defects, or errors can or will be corrected.

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