A dataset of social-economic and environmental parameters at township and county levels in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region

Abstract

Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is located in the southwest of China, boasting rich natural ecological resources and diverse social and cultural backgrounds. To carry out sustainable development research in the provincial (regional) area, it is essential to have accurate socio-economic and environmental data at township and county levels across spatial and temporal scales. In this study, we gathered environmental, infrastructure, and industrial and agricultural production data from various sources, and produced the environmental parameter data, infrastructure and industrial and agricultural production data for 1,241 township units through extracting parameters and superposing township boundary vectors with environmental parameters, infrastructure data as well as industrial and agricultural production raster data. Additionally, based on the statistical yearbook of Guangxi issued by Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Statistical Bureau, we compiled the socio-economic data for 111 counties in Guangx, resulting in the formation of a dataset of social-economic and environmental parameters at township and county levels in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The dataset maintains the accuracy of the original data and meets the requirements for data completeness, positional accuracy, and attribute accuracy, as verified by multiple reviewers in accordance with relevant technical regulations and standards. This dataset is publicly available, featuring a long time series and multiple types. The parameter dimensions as well as the spatial and temporal dimensions of the dataset can be expanded, providing data support for sustainable development in the region at multiple scales.