Where South Asia Is Most Urban

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Start with this working configuration

Keep the geography and setup, then replace the values or adjust the styling.

Map
Choropleth map
Geography
South Asia (SAARC)
Dataset
8 mapped places · Numeric values
Rendering
Quantile color classes

Includes: map/table toggle · 3 summary stats · map labels

Data you need

  • A place or boundary identifier that matches South Asia (SAARC).
  • A comparable rate, percentage, category, or normalized value for each area.
  • A meaningful color direction or midpoint that matches the subject of the data.
  • A title, units, source, and short note explaining definitions or limitations.

How to make a similar map

  1. Prepare one row per mapped place and match it to South Asia (SAARC); use stable geographic codes when available.
  2. Upload the CSV and confirm the location and value fields in Data check. Remove duplicates or unmatched rows before continuing.
  3. Choose a choropleth and start with the quantile color treatment; adjust the palette only if its direction supports the meaning of the values.
  4. Add labels, stat cards, and source notes only where they aid interpretation. Use the map/table toggle when both views matter but space is limited.

Try this map style with

These datasets can use the same geography and visual setup.

  • Access to electricity across SAARC countries
  • Population growth by country
  • Internet use or school enrollment rates

Source and limitations

World Bank, World Development Indicators: Urban population (% of total population), 2024.

World Bank and UN Population Division estimates rounded to whole percentages. National definitions of urban areas differ, so comparisons require care.

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