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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 17h

WorldPop is included in Infra Finder, a tool from investinopen@indieweb.social designed to increase adoption of and investment in open infrastructure. www.worldpop.org/blog/worldpop-reco… #OpenScience #OpenInfrastructure […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 20h

More people are moving from cities to rural areas, but what does that mean for wildlife and ecosystems? New WorldPop research explores the opportunities and challenges of counter-urbanisation for nature, biodiversity and rural landscapes […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

How can global population scenarios become useful for local decision-making? Last week, leading demographer Samir KC joined the FuturePop team to explore the next generation of subnational Shared Socioeconomic Pathway (SSP) scenarios. His seminar highlighted how improved demographic and spatial […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 30/09/2026

🦟 How can AI + human expertise tackle vector-borne diseases? 🧠 New paper explores the intersection of AI mapping tools and local knowledge to improve disease control efforts worldwide. 👉 www.worldpop.org/blog/how-human-exp… #AI […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

📢 Join us tomorrow for a webinar exploring how geospatial population modelling, Earth observation, and innovative mapping tools can strengthen national censuses. Experts from WorldPop and Malawi’s National Statistical Office will share practical examples […] [Original post on mapstodon.space]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 29/09/2026

Not everyone lives evenly across a district, so why should population maps assume they do? Meet pyDasymetric, WorldPop's new open-source Python package for redistributing population counts into realistic, high-resolution population grids. 👉 […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

🌍 The new WorldPop Demographic Portal provides an interactive interface for exploring small-area population and demographic data. You can query population size and composition in natural language, compare locations, examine temporal trends and generate population pyramids, drawing on Global 2 […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

🌍 More than 420 WorldPop users helped shape our future priorities. You asked for: ✅ Easier data discovery ✅ Better documentation ✅ More training and support We're responding with our AI-powered portal, a new Community of Practice launching later this year, and an online training platform in […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 22/09/2026

Proud to see WorldPop researcher Dr Tuli Amutenya take part in the British Science Festival's "Clothed with Protection" ramp walk. The project brings together maternal vaccination research, art and fashion to communicate the importance of protecting mothers […] [Original post on mapstodon.space]

Photo of Dr Tuli Amutenya at "Clothed with Protection" event, Southampton

Photo of Dr Tuli Amutenya and colleagues at "Clothed with Protection" event, Southampton

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

How do you model future climate risks without understanding where people and economic activity will be? 🌍 New #FuturePop research from WorldPop and partners introduces a global dataset of population, GDP and assets from 1850-2100 (with population projections […] [Original post on mapstodon.space]

Maps showing example application of the Degrees of Urbanization methodology to a 30” (~1 km) population grid: the Nile delta, Egypt, 1850 & 2100. Cairo and three biggest cities outside the capital region are marked.

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

🌍 The September WorldPop newsletter is out. Discover our new AI-powered Demographic Portal, explore Global 2 population data in ArcGIS Living Atlas, and catch up on new projects, research, training and global capacity-strengthening work. Read the latest […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

📍 From census counts to 100×100m population maps. 📺 See how WorldPop brings together satellite imagery, geospatial data and machine learning to help make everyone, everywhere count: youtu.be/wH3LYbheaAM #DataScience #GIS #PopulationMapping

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 15/09/2026

Whose numbers count? 🌍 Dr Jessica Espey recently shared insights at the Royal Geographical Society Annual Conference and Loughborough University, exploring how inclusive data, local knowledge and stronger data governance can support fairer decisions for communities and cities worldwide […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

How do you plan healthcare, education and humanitarian aid when census data are missing or out of date? A new WorldPop-led review in PNAS explores how satellite imagery, building maps and advanced statistical models are helping countries produce detailed population estimates and support better […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

Avoiding areas thought to be disease hotspots may actually make outbreaks worse if local case reporting is incomplete. New research involving #WorldPop scientists reveals how travel behaviour can distort health data and hide disease risks, especially in rural areas. Better local reporting could […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 03/09/2026

Following devastating mudflows in Nepal's Rasuwa District, WorldPop's open population data helped UNOSAT estimate that around 2,000 people were exposed to or living near affected areas. By combining satellite imagery with high-resolution demographic data, responders can quickly understand not […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 03/09/2026

Syria now has its first nationally approved digital system for selecting households for surveys. Developed with support from WorldPop, UNICEF and the Planning and Statistics Commission, it will underpin nationally representative surveys, strengthen local geospatial skills, and support better […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 02/09/2026

New WorldPop maps reveal where children are missing routine vaccines across the Democratic Republic of the Congo. An estimated 775,000 infants had not received DTP1, while 1.96 million had missed their first measles vaccine. The detailed maps can help health teams target outreach and reach […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2026

How can population data reveal the story of a city? 🗺️ Join WorldPop at the #BritishScienceFestival for Mapping the Human Story. Explore giant maps, build a population map of Southampton with origami cubes, and chat with an AI demographic assistant. 📅 17 September 2026 🔗 […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 26/08/2026

New research led by Dr Jessica Espey explores diverse evidence systems across Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen national and global decision-making — even through periods of political change. www.worldpop.org/blog/local-evidenc… #EvidenceBasedPolicy […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 20/08/2026

A new study from an international research team, including WorldPop at the University of Southampton, introduces the Chinese Multi-Hazard Early Warning Dataset - over one million official warning records (2022–2025) across four administrative levels. The open dataset supports research into risk […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 18/08/2026

New research offers a more precise way to map malaria transmission across Senegal. Using anonymised health-facility data, environmental factors and travel times, researchers created 1 km-resolution maps showing how malaria risk varies between urban and rural areas. The findings could help […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026

🌍 The world isn't aging evenly. New commentary from our Director Prof. Andy Tatem shows how national averages can hide stark local demographic differences. From Lagos to Kano, and Addis Ababa to Bore, communities within the same country can have very different needs. Better local population […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 12/08/2026

AI could transform how we predict hunger and respond to food crises. But a new expert statement warns that algorithms cannot replace human judgement. In conflict-affected and data-poor regions, AI-generated information can be incomplete, biased or misleading. Human experts must remain at the […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 11/08/2026

Millions of people have been displaced across the DRC and Nigeria. A new high-resolution dataset harmonises fragmented displacement records, helping humanitarian agencies track population movements and target health, food and emergency services more effectively […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 06/08/2026

How can better data improve humanitarian action? WorldPop brought together experts from #UNHCR #IOM, #UNICEF and leading universities to advance ethical, data-driven approaches to tracking forced displacement. The workshop focused on improving data quality, protecting privacy, and making women […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

Notre enquête se termine bientôt ! 📝 southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/… Un grand merci à toutes celles et ceux qui ont déjà répondu à notre enquête : vos réponses nous apportent des informations utiles. Si vous avez […] [Original post on mapstodon.space]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

WorldPop joined international experts in Jordan to help develop the roadmap for the 2027 Palestine Population and Housing Census. The workshop explored how geospatial technologies, satellite imagery and machine learning can support census delivery in conflict-affected settings while emphasising […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 04/08/2026

New research led by WorldPop's Dr Haiyan Liu shows that strong intercity connections help cities recover faster after extreme floods. Analysing mobility data from 366 Chinese cities, the team found that better-connected urban networks recover more quickly, with railway investment offering […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 31/07/2026

Dr Qianwen Duan joined international experts at the #DEBIAS Workshop and Symposium to help develop new standards for correcting bias in digital mobility data. Her work on improving the representation of rural communities will help make data used for policy and humanitarian response more […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 31/07/2026

How do data shape policy, and whose realities get counted? Join our Deputy Director (Research), Dr Jessica Espey, for the QMRG Annual Lecture, delivered in partnership with the Geographical Journal, at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) Annual […] [Original post on mapstodon.space]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 30/07/2026

WorldPop has recently launched two new projects advancing data-driven health planning in West Africa. Health Map Senegal maps populations at 100m resolution to identify zero-dose children and improve vaccine equity. HDSS Ghana combines demographic […] [Original post on mapstodon.space]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 02/07/2026

🌎⚠️ When two major earthquakes struck near Yumare, #Venezuela responders needed rapid estimates of who was affected and where help was needed most. Using WorldPop's 2026 high-resolution open population data alongside earthquake intensity maps, humanitarian teams estimated that: Open population […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 01/07/2026

📊 Utilisez-vous les données démographiques WorldPop ? Votre avis nous aidera à améliorer la plateforme et les services proposés aux utilisateurs. Si vous utilisez les données WorldPop pour la recherche, la santé, le développement, l'action humanitaire ou la planification, prenez quelques […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 29/06/2026

Better maps lead to better health decisions. Learn how WorldPop population data integrated with DHIS2 is helping countries identify underserved communities, improve vaccination planning, and allocate health resources more effectively […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 25/06/2026

Nous annonçons une nouvelle publication scientifique. 👉 doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0004945 Cette étude contribue au renforcement de systèmes de santé publique plus résilients et fondés sur les données probantes en Afrique. Elle vise à améliorer l’aide à la décision et la préparation […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 24/06/2026

🗺 New research maps neighbourhood-level #COVID19 spread across Dakar, #Senegal revealing that infection risk is driven by the concentration of people within built-up residential areas - not population density alone. 🏥 The approach could also help tackle diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 23/06/2026

🌍 From mapping Guinea worm hotspots to predicting dengue spillover risks and identifying barriers to childhood vaccination, WorldPop researchers showcased how geospatial data and machine learning can strengthen public health interventions at #GEOMED2026 in Pamplona, Spain. Learn more […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 17/06/2026

How can countries make better decisions when census data is incomplete or outdated? At the 2026 Global Data Festival in Nairobi, WorldPop showcased how AI, geospatial mapping and population intelligence are helping governments improve census operations, vaccination planning, climate resilience […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 16/06/2026

🚀 WorldPop Global 2 demographic data is now available in ArcGIS Living Atlas. Access high-resolution population estimates by age and sex across 242 countries and territories (2015–2030), helping support health, infrastructure, climate, and development decisions worldwide🌍📊 Learn more […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 11/06/2026

🌍👧 Where are children most exposed to floods, droughts and extreme heat? UNICEF's new Global Child Hazard Database combines high-resolution climate hazard mapping with WorldPop open population data to identify child climate risk hotspots and support better decision-making. Learn more […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 10/06/2026

🌍 The latest WorldPop Newsletter is now live! Explore our newest research, data releases, collaborations, publications, and updates from across the WorldPop community helping to map populations and support evidence-based decision-making worldwide. Read it here […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 09/06/2026

New preprint - the methodology behind the subnational population dataset powering Global 2. The study harmonised population data from more than 716,000 administrative units across 242 countries and territories, creating estimates from 2010–2030 that underpin our 100m-resolution population maps […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 05/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations to WorldPop Director Professor Andy Tatem on being named a 2026 Environmental Sciences in United Kingdom Leader by Research.com. Ranked 10th in the UK and 176th globally, this recognition reflects the impact of his pioneering work in geospatial population mapping and open data […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 03/06/2026

🌍 Presenting new research on mapping Guinea Worm Disease risk across Sub-Saharan Africa. Using spatial statistics, geospatial data and machine learning, the research helps identify where transmission risks remain highest to support targeted surveillance and eradication efforts. Learn more […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 02/06/2026

🌍 New research in Nature Cities uses high-resolution WorldPop data to reveal demographic changes hidden by national averages across 10,000+ cities worldwide. The study shows how migration and natural growth shape urban populations differently, helping guide infrastructure and climate resilience […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 20/05/2026

We're testing AI-derived geospatial datasets and #GeoAI frameworks for improving urban population mapping in low- and middle-income countries. By combining survey data, satellite imagery, Open Buildings and anonymised mobility metrics, the project aims to support more equitable vaccine delivery […]

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 19/05/2026

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WorldPopProject @worldpopproject.mapstodon.space.ap.brid.gy · 19/05/2026

A new World Bank paper shows how graph neural networks and open data from WorldPop can turn national statistics into fine-scale economic maps. The research combines our open population data, satellite imagery, OpenStreetMap, and AI to improve local insight for development planning, disaster […]

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