Geological data

SGU's produce and publish geological data in various subject areas. The information can be used in your own GIS programs, for example for analyses, searches and combinations with other data. We offer data in several ways, for download in various formats or via API and Web Map Service (WMS).

Geological information is important for both business and public activities. Here you will find out more about how SGU produces and provides geological data, in which forms and under which license conditions.

Geological data in Swedish only

Our web pages about geological data are currently only in Swedish. Switch to Swedish to choose from our products.

Search and download geological data (in Swedish)

Mineral Resources Information Office

The Mineral Resources Information Office is located in Malå, Västerbotten, and is a branch of SGU. The Office is responsible for archiving and assisting with material for exploration. The Office is also responsible for general information about minerals. 

Staff at the Mineral Resources Information Office are on hand to answer questions and assist with geological information.

Read more about the Mineral Resources Information Office

Categories

Our data products can be found in a number of categories. Some products are found in several categories. If you need help finding data or want to know more about how it can be used, contact SGU's Customer service.

Open data

SGU provides a number of map services and geological data as open geodata. These products are free of charge and may be used and published freely.

SGU has discontinued the manual deliveries of geological data that were previously handled by our Customer service. Anyone can now download or access data via API directly here from the website. However, Customer service can, together with SGU's geological expertise, offer service for those who need help finding the right data and guidance on what it can be used for.

Contact Customer service

Last reviewed 2024-08-29