Performance of Satellites to Predict GDP in South Asian Economies: A Comparative Analysis of DMSP and VIIRS Nightlights Data for District-level GDP Estimation in Pakistan
Journal of South Asian Development
Published online on May 25, 2026
Abstract
Journal of South Asian Development, Volume 21, Issue 1, Page 91-116, April 2026.
Nightlights data have emerged as a valuable proxy for economic activity, enabling gross domestic product (GDP) prediction at sub-national levels. The availability of district-level GDP plays a crucial role in understanding regional economic disparities ...
Nightlights data have emerged as a valuable proxy for economic activity, enabling gross domestic product (GDP) prediction at sub-national levels. The availability of district-level GDP plays a crucial role in understanding regional economic disparities ...