Purchasing power data and socio-demographic data can be displayed on a map of South Africa using the following area boundaries: Municipalities and Small Areas.

South Africa Purchasing Power, Socio-demographics & Area Boundaries

Socio-demographic data, purchasing power data and area boundaries can be used to perform a variety of data analyses about South Africa.

A Variety of Purchasing Power and Socio-demographic Data for Municipalities and Small Areas in South Africa

Here is an overview of sociodemographic and purchasing power data for South Africa from our global data offering to bring your geomarketing, target group analyses and location analyses to the next level. Additionally, for South Africa we also have the following area boundaries (vector boundaries, polygons) available: Seamless and full country coverage of the Municipalities and Small Areas. Our globally consistent and comparable data allows you to draw comparisons between South Africa and any other country in the world.

Data that can currently be licensed from mbi for South Africa

Each attribute or geographical level can be licensed individually.

Geographic level
Area leveladminmicro
NameMunicipalitiesSmall Areas
Number of areas21385183
Geometry
PolygonsYes/AvailableYes/Available
Data / Variables
PopulationYes/AvailableYes/Available
Age bandsYes/AvailableYes/Available
Sex / GenderYes/AvailableYes/Available
HouseholdsYes/AvailableYes/Available
UnemployedYes/AvailableYes/Available
Purchasing powerYes/AvailableYes/Available
Consumer Spending by Product GroupsYes/AvailableYes/Available
Households by Income QuintilesYes/AvailableYes/Available
Education (country-specific)Yes/AvailableYes/Available
Marital status (country-specific)Yes/AvailableYes/Available
Consumer StylesYes/AvailableYes/Available
Daytime PopulationYes/AvailableYes/Available
Online-Shopping AffinityYes/AvailableYes/Available
Socio Bundle PlusYes/AvailableYes/Available
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Geodata for South Africa: Empowering Business Growth and Innovation

South Africa, renowned for its cultural richness and diverse landscapes, stands as a beacon of economic potential in Africa. As the nation strives towards technological advancement and economic diversification, businesses operating within its borders require precise and comprehensive geodata to make informed decisions. MBI’s geodata offerings are tailored to meet the needs of both national and international companies, providing critical insights for market analysis, strategic planning, and operational efficiency.

Country-Specific Insights

South Africa boasts a diverse economy with significant contributions from sectors such as mining, manufacturing, services, and agriculture. Businesses can leverage MBI’s geodata to gain insights into the economic diversity of various municipalities, tailoring their strategies to the unique economic activities and consumer behaviors in each region. Because of socioeconomic disparities, understanding the socioeconomic landscape is crucial for businesses aiming to navigate South Africa’s market effectively. MBI’s geodata provides detailed information on income levels, education, and employment rates across different municipalities. Companies can use this data to design products and services that address the specific needs of varying socioeconomic groups, ensuring broader market appeal and social impact.

Use Case: Technological Adoption

South Africa is witnessing rapid technological adoption, especially in urban areas. Businesses can use geodata to identify regions with tech-savvy populations and high online shopping affinity, focusing their digital marketing and e-commerce efforts where they are most likely to succeed. This is particularly beneficial for companies in the tech and telecommunications sectors.

Why Use Geodata from MBI for South Africa

MBI’s geodata is indispensable for businesses operating in South Africa. By providing detailed insights into demographic, economic, and spatial dynamics at the municipal level, MBI empowers companies to make informed decisions that drive growth and innovation. Whether it’s for market expansion, targeted marketing, or operational efficiency, MBI’s geodata equips businesses with the tools they need to thrive in South Africa’s vibrant economy.

Advantages of our administrative Boundaries

  • Worldwide, seamless coverage of postal and administrative boundaries
  • The layers are topographically correct and country borders fit seamlessly together without overlaps and gaps
  • Data and areas can be easily combined in one layer thanks to a unique key, enabling cross-country analysis
  • Constant updates guarantee a current data status
  • The vintage compatibility between the MBI boundaries and the MBI Sociodemographic and Purchasing Power data is guaranteed
  • Simple update by uniform layout of the layer names
  • The higher-level area hierarchies are included with the boundary files
  • Digital boundaries are in a vector format to allow visualization in any zoom levels

Smart Combination

The territorial vintages of the worldwide area boundaries are compatible with our globally consistent and comparable socio-economic data. We offer you the best basis for well-founded and data-based decisions. If desired, we can integrate the MBI data directly into our digital boundaries. So, you can load them directly into your system without any additional steps and use them immediately.

COUNTRY AVAILABILITY

Europe | North America | South America | Asia | Oceania | Africa

AREA BOUNDARIES

• Postcode Level
• Administrative Area Level
• Small Area Level

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DATA FORMATS

Text file (CSV/TSV) | KML | Access database (MDB) | Excel (xls) | Esri Shapefile (.shp) | Esri Geodatabase (.gdb) | MapInfo (.tab) | MapInfo MIF/MID | more on request

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DATALINK API

Easy access to a variety of MBI data
• Datalink Desktop
• Datalink Rest API

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