Esri uses demographic and socioeconomic data provided by Michael Bauer Research GmbH (MB-Research) to create global standard demographics datasets for over 170 countries.
Located in Nuremberg, Germany, Michael Bauer Research GmbH specializes in internationally comparable regional market data and compatible boundaries worldwide at administrative levels, ZIP code or postal areas, and microgeographical levels. Michael Bauer data provides a global coverage baseline of detailed regional market data and boundaries for national and international analysis, providing key data such as regional population, household, purchasing power, and consumer expenditure data. While not all data types are available for every country, MB-Research provides a high level of continuity between available datasets, allowing you to compare similar data at similar levels of detail around the world..
MB-Research data methodologies include quantitative and qualitative market research studies (for example, online surveys, CATI surveys, and in-depth interviews), along with verified census reports that adhere to globally acknowledged quality, privacy, and accuracy standards.
Vintage
Varies by region.
Methodology
Methodological Notes and Usage of MB-Research Market Data (PDF)—This document describes the methodology for regional standard sociodemographic data from Michael Bauer Research GmbH (MB-Research).