Number of modern supermarket retailers per 10,000 inhabitants.
Definition
Number of modern supermarket retailers per 100,000 inhabitants. These stores predominantly sell food and beverages and are usually part of large companies or brands with multiple branches. The types of establishments included in the "modern supermarket retailer" category are: hypermarkets, supermarkets, gas station retailers (grocery stores attached to gas stations), and convenience stores.
Interpretation
Modern supermarkets increase people's physical and economic access to a wide variety of foods, including fresh and processed foods. They also create opportunities and competition for local farmers and traditional food retailers.
Data source
Annual Social Information Report (RAIS) - RAIS and CAGED Microdata: https://www.gov.br/trabalho-e-emprego/pt-br/assuntos/estatisticas-trabalho/microdados-rais-e-caged; the categorization of establishment types will need to be standardized to make this indicator viable.
| Level | Periodicity |
|---|---|
| Municipal | Annual |