GHSL - How built up is Europe? | European Commission

This tool provides the surface area occupied by buildings, the size of the buildings as well as the number of people living in any neighbourhood in Europe.

Find out more about the Global Human Settlements Layer

Topics:

Citizen Region Remote Sensing Safety Security

JRC Science Areas:

Safety and Security

The European Commission’s priorities:

An Economy that Works for the People

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