To provide a vector (point) version of the input administrative units used in GPWv4 with population estimates, densities, 2010 basic demographic characteristics, and administrative name, area, and data context for use in data integration.

To provide a raster representation of nation-states in GPWv4 for use in aggregating population data.

To provide a set of coastlines consistent with GPWv3 raster data for cartographic purposes.

To provide a quantitative measure of the input resolution of administrative units used for GPWv3.

To provide a vector (point) version of the input administrative units used in GPWv3 for use in data integration.