Each day, hundreds of thousands of OSM mappers contribute to the map. There are now 18 formally established local chapters on five continents, and dozens of informally organized local communities around the globe.
Although OSM does not buy or sell data, many companies use the data as part of their applications and services. In 2020, Accenture valued OSM data at $1.67 billion, saying “When compared to commercial alternatives, OSM can offer stronger (and constantly improving) coverage of developing markets that will be crucial to serving ‘the next billion’ customers.”
