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discussion / Geospatial  / 12 November 2024

Is there relation between Economic GDP and Geospatial tools?

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Hello everyone,

Is there a way to get information about Economic GDP of places using geospatial tools such as remote sensing. And if there is, can I get the website where I can download such information.

Kindly,

Sarah.



Vance Russell
@VAR1
3point.xyz
Over 35 years of experience in biodiversity conservation worldwide, largely focused on forests, rewilding and conservation technology. I run my own business assisting nonprofits and agencies in the conservation community
Group Leader
Commenter level 2
Inventory Reviewer level 1

15 November 2024 2:15pm

Hi Sarah,

There are GDP datasets by country available. Here's one along with the Human Development Index that might be of use and another based on a wealth index. Both are in Earth Engine, but the citation may lead to other formats. BTW, GDP isn't remote sensed since it's economic data based on country. You might find datasets that are not spatially based that provide similar or additional data to GDP especially from the World Bank or similar economic institutions. Hope this helps!

Best,

Vance

 

Vance Russell
@VAR1
3point.xyz
Over 35 years of experience in biodiversity conservation worldwide, largely focused on forests, rewilding and conservation technology. I run my own business assisting nonprofits and agencies in the conservation community
Group Leader
Commenter level 2
Inventory Reviewer level 1

15 November 2024 2:16pm

p.s. see this Twitter feed for more socioeconomic datasets.

Tim McGrath
@tmcgrath  | He / Him
Geographer, Program Manager, Engineering Manager

16 November 2024 1:20pm

This may be relevant to what you're looking for. Historical GDP estimates.