For the last 11 years, WorldPop has been providing open-access, high-resolution population estimates, which equip researchers, governments, international organisations, and NGOs with critical data to target interventions and drive sustainable development. Through innovative methods and tools for demographic modelling, WorldPop bridges gaps in the availability, quality and accessibility of population data.
A newly released impact assessment report by Dev-Afrique Development Advisors underscores the critical role WorldPop has played in advancing these data-driven development efforts worldwide. The report, supported by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, reveals how WorldPop’s open-access population data and technical expertise have shaped development programming across multiple sectors, including health, education, and disaster response.
It explores ways in which WorldPop’s high-resolution population estimates have empowered governments, humanitarian organisations, and development agencies to better target interventions, expand access to essential services, and improve decision-making.
