Spatial data, also known as geospatial data or location data, is any data that has a geographic component. It connects information to a specific location on the Earth, such as a street address, a set of coordinates, or even a specific administrative boundary. This type of data can be found everywhere and is estimated to account for up to 80% of all data.
Spatial data includes both structured and unstructured formats. For example, a structured format might be a table containing a list of customer addresses, while an unstructured format could be a satellite image or real-time sensor feeds. It can be highly revealing, indirectly exposing information about personal behavior, economic activity, and infrastructure.
