The month of October is symbolically represented by a gemstone of mesmerising beauty and diverse hues – the opal. This precious stone carries a legacy that has been cherished through centuries, becoming more than just a jewel; it is a mark of personality, tradition, and folklore for those born in its month. As we delve […]
Map of the Month: Multiple-person households with children, Germany 2024
Our Geomarketing Map of the Month for March shows the regional distribution of multiple-person households with children in Germany in 2024. According to the latest GfK Demographics, multiple-person households with children make up an average of 27.4 percent of all German households. The first place goes to the rural district of Cloppenburg, where the share […]
Map of the Month: Retail turnover growth rate, Europe 2023
GfK’s Map of the Month for July shows the retail turnover growth rate in 31 European countries in 2023. Across the EU, a total of 5.5 percent more money flowed into the retail sector in 2023 compared to the previous year. In real terms, however, the retail sector recorded a decline in turnover due to […]
Map of the Month: GfK Population by Age Group, Children younger than three years, Germany 2024
GfK’s Map of the Month for May shows the regional distribution of babies and toddlers under the age of three in Germany in 2024. According to the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB), the birth rate in Germany is the lowest it has been since 2009. But which German regions have the highest share of children […]
Map of the Month: GfK Purchasing Power for Germany, Austria and Switzerland 2024
GfK’s Map of the Month for April shows the regional distribution of purchasing power in Germany, Austria and Switzerland in 2024. With an average per capita purchasing power of €52,566, the Swiss once again have significantly more money available for spending and saving in 2024 than the inhabitants of Austria and Germany. Austrians have a […]
Feature – The Drones You’re Looking For: The Where of Drone Technology
The FAA is still figuring it out, and all of us who love maps are drooling over the potential of high definition photography and even virtual reality for creating high definition maps and 360 degree views of locations all over the globe. The private drone sector is exploding as smaller craft become both more affordable […]