WorldPop TabbedOverviewWorldPop is an open access platform providing access to demographic data, initiated in 2013 to unite the continent-focussed AfriPop, AsiaPop and AmeriPop projects, with an aim of producing detailed and freely-available population distribution and composition maps for the whole of Central and South America, Africa and Asia. Provider: GeoData Institute, University of Southampton [1]Posted: Oct 4, 2018 11:55amUpdated: Jun 13, 2019 11:47amSourceCRL reviews are based on independent research. Information is researched by CRL staff and other specialists at CRL libraries. See CRL Review for additional source notes. DetailsCollection ContentSubject Areas: Social SciencesResource Types: Census dataDatasetGeospatial dataOpen Access - Denotes data sourced directly from publisherTerms and Provider DetailsProvider: GeoData Institute, University of Southampton [1] CRL ReviewCollection Content: The WorldPop project was initiated in 2013 to produce detailed and freely-available population distribution and composition maps for the whole of Central and South America, Africa and Asia. In order to accomplish this, WorldPop has constructed a GIS-linked database of census and official population estimate data, targeting the most recent and spatially detailed datasets available. Delivery: WorldPop Data can be accessed through several methods using the WorldPop Data portal: quick search, a data list, the map selector, and the beta data portal (a demonstration application allowing users to view and create custom downloads of sample WorldPop population datasets). Terms: WorldPop Data is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 [2]). Users are free to use, copy, distribute, transmit, and adapt the work for commercial and non-commercial purposes, without restriction, as long as clear attribution of the source is provided. SourcesSources for this review include information publicly posted or obtained directly from the publisher; data collected by CRL staff and specialists at CRL libraries; and examination of the digital collection when possible. Other sources are noted where cited. CRL continues to gather additional information on this resource and to solicit critical assessment. CRL Offers & Status StatusCurrentDescription CRL FlaggednoPotential interest to CRL community Offer PendingnoCurrently a candidate for CRL offer Active OffernoCurrently offered for purchase or new subscription Trial AccessnoAvailable for trial Renewal OffernoCurrently offered for renewal Expired OffernoPast offers Inactive / DeclinednoNo longer under consideration by CRL Reviewed by CRLyesEvaluation available by CRL and community Special AccessnoMember-only access available for a limited time Community RatingsPlatform and user interface: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Content scope and completeness: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet Cost and price-structure: 0 Your rating: None 0 No votes yet