Geographic Information Systems (GIS): International GIS Data
This guide describes how the UB Community can obtain ArcGIS Software and access free tutorial course offerings. Sources for GIS data are included in this guide.
Last Updated: Jun 25, 2025 3:42 PM
International GIS Data
International
- World Bank Data Catalog. International geospatial data from World Bank Group. As of June 2020, 751 datasets are available in raster and vector format.
- Global Human Settlement Layer (GHSL). Open data and tools hosted by the European Commission.
Canada
- GeoGratis (Natural Resources Canada)
- Open Government of Canada. Data, shapefiles for Canada.
- Canada's Spatial Data Infrastructure (Natural Resources Canada). Data, aerial and satellite imagery, shapefiles.
Asia
- China: Chinamap. Data layers for online browsing and download. From Harvard University.
- China: Beijing City Lab. Data and maps for Beijing and the entire country.
- India: Census
European GIS Data
Europe
- European Union: Eurostat GISCO. European Union's Geographic Information System of the Commission.
- Germany: Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy. Free digital downloads of geodata and maps, as well as options to purchase additional products. In German.
- Great Britain: Open Geography Portal (Office for National Statistics). Free and open access to story maps and GIS data.
- Spain: National Geographic Institute. Includes thematic maps and GIS data for Spain. In Spanish.