Datasets
This page provides a collection of original, curated, and ready‑to‑use datasets for use with the Maps and Maps Lite visuals. Whether you need raw source data or optimized CSV files, each dataset is provided in a consistent format to make geographic analysis and visualization straightforward.
⚠️Performance Notice: Very large datasets (such as full world‑city files) may significantly impact rendering performance in the Maps and Maps Lite visuals. For best results, consider filtering the data to the regions or attributes you actually need.
Original sources
Source: simplemaps
Countries Database
A simple, accurate, and up-to-date database of the world's countries, built from authoritative sources such as the CIA's World Factbook, government websites, and other authoritative sources.
Countries Database | Simplemaps.com
World Cities Database
A simple, precise, and continuously updated database of cities and towns worldwide, built from authoritative sources including NGIA, the US Geological Survey, the US Census Bureau, and NASA. The dataset includes reliable geographic coordinates suitable for use in the Maps and Maps Lite visuals.
World Cities Database | Simplemaps.com
US Cities Database
US Cities Database | Simplemaps.com
US Zip Codes Database
US Zip Codes Database | Simplemaps.com
US Counties Database
US Counties Database | Simplemaps.com
US Business Locations Database
Business Locations Database | Simplemaps.com
United Kingdom Cities Database
United Kingdom Cities Database | Simplemaps.com
Canada Cities Database
Canada Cities Database | Simplemaps.com
Optimized data
Data optimized for use withing the Maps and Maps Lite Power BI visuals.
World cities
[Link] - work in progress
Source: Original data from SimpleMaps (CC BY 4.0).
License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 — https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Modifications: The data has been filtered, transformed, and optimized for use in the Maps and Maps Lite visuals.