Argentine Consumer Behaviour Time Series

This product offers detailed insights into Argentine consumer behaviour and consumption patterns. Data collection involves collaboration between government agencies, such as the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INDEC), private sector market research, and academic efforts. Key governmental instruments include periodic research like the National House Expenditure Survey (ENGHo), which monitors consumption trends across vital areas like food, housing, transport, and leisure. The indicators allow users to analyse changes in household spending over time, aiding market understanding and policy formulation. Technology, including APIs and ethical web scraping, facilitates data collection, emphasizing the need for strict compliance with privacy regulations.

The dataset is extensive, featuring many columns to track indicators, with several primary fields visible:

Data Source (d.source): Identifies the origin of the statistics, typically listed as Argentina or the World Development Indicators. Country Code (WORLD.d.P): Uses the three-letter country code, predominantly ARG. POPULATION: Unique values representing specific population metrics over time, with 133 unique data points. Indicator Name/Code: Categorical fields describing the specific economic or social indicator being measured, with 133 unique entries for each. Value Fields (e.g., NUMBERS, QUALITY NUMBER, FORMAT PLAN): Numerical data points representing the indicator values, often highly unique, such as 107.977.469.263.099 or 11.810.042.509.103.

The data is provided in a CSV file format, named consu_ARG_ new.csv, with a file size of approximately 147.31 kB. The underlying structure maps and compares more than 1,000 time series indicators from the World. The sample metadata shows 10 of the total 66 columns. Across various key fields, there are 133 valid records, with no missing or mismatched values indicated. The expected update frequency for this product is annually.

Ideal for market research companies seeking a detailed understanding of consumer preferences and product acceptance in South America. Useful for government entities and researchers tracking economic and social shifts in Argentina, particularly those measured by INDEC. Applicable for analysts developing predictive models based on historical consumption trends and changes in household expenditure. It enables research into the impact of shifts in areas such as housing, transport, and leisure spending.

The primary geographical focus is Argentina, reflected by the 99% commonality of the country name and code ARG in key fields. However, the indicators also allow for comparison with time series indicators from the World. The time range is extensive, enabling long-term analysis, with specific indicator values available for years dating back to at least 1962, 1963, 1964, and 1965. The scope covers socio-economic indicators and consumption patterns of Argentine families.

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