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Global land usage difference 1960 to 2019

Land use — how we utilize the earth's surface — is constantly evolving. It changes due to population growth, technological advancements, and shifting economic priorities. Understanding these changes is crucial for sustainable planning and preserving our natural heritage by avoiding mistakes and replicate successes.

This map invites you to explore these transformations between 1960 and 2019. Use the buttons in the bottom right to switch between views of 1960, 2019, a handy slider tool, and the difference between them. We hope this material helps uncover the stories hidden in the landscape, from global observations and data agglomeration to local impacts and stories. You can also toggle between a 2D and 3D view using the button in the top right.

It is important to mention that by only observing 2 years we can see a generational difference in land usage. However this might also hide different fluctuations, trends, or inflexion points. In case you want to uncover more we suggest you to visit openland.org or if you want to download the data go to pangea.de.

If you have suggestions, feedback, or want to use this materials please don't hesitate to contact us!