The , commonly known as NUTS , is a hierarchical system used by the European Union to divide its territory for statistical, economic, and policy-making purposes. For researchers and data analysts, the ability to download NUTS regions geospatial data is essential for creating thematic maps and conducting regional socio-economic analyses. Where to Download NUTS Regions Data
When downloading these datasets, you can customize your selection based on the specific needs of your project: nuts regions download
Because boundaries change periodically (e.g., due to administrative reforms), datasets are available for various years including 2024, 2021, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2006, and 2003 . Hierarchical Levels: NUTS 0: National boundaries. NUTS 1: Major socio-economic regions. NUTS 2: Basic regions for regional policy application. NUTS 3: Small regions for specific diagnoses. The , commonly known as NUTS , is
The primary source for all official NUTS datasets is , the statistical office of the European Union. Most geospatial data is distributed through the GISCO (Geographic Information System of the COmmission) portal . Key Download Options and Formats Hierarchical Levels: NUTS 0: National boundaries
Files are provided at different resolutions, from high-detail 1:1 million (01M) to highly generalized 1:60 million (60M) , which is better for web performance. Secondary and Specialized Data Sources
Beyond the raw geometry files from Eurostat , several other platforms provide NUTS-related data or specialized tools: Territorial units for statistics (NUTS) - GISCO - Eurostat
Geospatial data is typically available in SHP (Shapefile) , GeoPackage , TopoJSON , GeoJSON , PBF , and SVG formats.