GADM data is available as a single global dataset or on a per-country basis. Downloading by country is highly recommended to avoid massive file sizes and long download times. Download GADM data

GADM (2020). Database of Global Administrative Areas, version 3.6. Available at: https://gadm.org

Once you have downloaded the data (usually compressed as a .zip or .7z file), you need to extract and load it.

. While newer versions like 4.1 exist, version 3.6 remains widely used in academic research and legacy GIS projects. 1. Downloading the Data

GADM data is typically available in several formats. Choose the one that fits your workflow: