New Resources and Reflections on the Future of Spatial Demography 

WorldPop, the University of Southampton-based organization which leads Countdown’s geospatial data & analysis center, marked its 10th anniversary in October and has published several new resources relevant to Countdown’s mission.

The event, Mapping the Future of Spatial Demography, brought together experts, researchers, and policymakers to explore the evolving role of demographic data in global development. The gathering celebrated WorldPop’s contributions to advancing population data and fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration. The event also showcased 25 posters, offering insights into WorldPop’s research, tools, datasets, and impact studies, available to view here.

 

Other highlights from 2024 include:

For more on Countdown’s geospatial work, visit the Geospatial Data & Analysis Center.