Google’s Open Buildings Data: Improving Lives Across Africa

Health planners and climate analysts across Rwanda, Nigeria, and South Africa are leveraging Google’s Open Buildings dataset to address crucial challenges and create a more sustainable future for their communities. This publicly accessible data empowers them to close service gaps, improve life outcomes, and strengthen resilience against natural hazards. 🗺️ Developed at Google Research Africa’s Accra lab, the dataset converts high-resolution satellite imagery into the most comprehensive map of human settlement ever published. Each polygon represents an individual roof.