Data Sources

Livioo analyzes and aggregates data from multiple public sources. Below is the list of the main sources that power the six dimensions of the Livability Index.

OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Geospatial data for points of interest, buildings, infrastructure, green spaces, healthcare facilities, schools, and amenities. The primary source for most dimensions.

License: ODbL 1.0

GTFS — Sofia Urban Mobility Center

Official data on routes, stops, and schedules for public transit in Sofia (buses, trams, metro). Used for the Transit dimension.

License: Public data

Sensor.Community

Data from a citizen sensor network for air quality (PM2.5 and PM10). Used for the Air Quality dimension.

License: ODbL 1.0

NVO and DZI exam results

Publicly available results from national standardized exams (NVO) and state matriculation exams (DZI), used to assess school quality within a 5 km radius.

License: Public data

Sentinel-2 satellite data

Satellite imagery for calculating NDVI (green cover index) around each point. Used for the Green Space dimension.

License: Copernicus Open Access

Data is updated periodically. Last update: April 2026. For details on methodology, see the methodology page.