MapTools
Free

GADM

Administrative boundaries for every country

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What is GADM?

GADM provides maps of administrative areas for all countries at multiple sub-national levels, free for academic and non-commercial use.

Key features

  • Admin levels 0 to 5
  • All countries
  • Shapefile, GeoPackage, GeoJSON

Pricing

Model
Free
Starts at
Free
Free tier
Free to use

Prices change often. Check the official pricing page before you buy.

Licensing & map usage

Commercial useNot allowed
Export / print map imagesAllowed
Offline use / cachingCheck terms

Free for academic and other non-commercial use. Redistribution and commercial use are not allowed without permission.

Summary only, not legal advice. The provider's current terms always apply.

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