Data Sources
The multisource•api uses a wide range of qualified and curated data sources.
Directory Data
All official directory data for private and business customers in Switzerland.
Content Highlights
Addresses
Contact Information (Phone, Email, URL)
Professions and Industries
Geo-coordinates
Quantity and Quality of the Data Foundation
More than 2 million entries
>1.5 million private individuals (~1/3 of households)
>0.5 million companies (~90%)
Data Source ID: etc and etb
Relocation Notifications
All available address updates and death notifications from Switzerland.
Content Highlights
Address Updates
Death Notifications
Date of initial notification
Quality rating
Phone number enrichment
Quantity and Quality of the Data Foundation
More than 11 million updates
Daily updates
Optionally with additional relocation updates from Swiss Post
Data Source ID: msc and poc
Building Data
Complete information on all buildings, streets, and municipalities in Switzerland.
Content Highlights
Over 100 characteristics at the building level
Private use: >1.0 million
Mixed use: >0.5 million
Commercial use: ~0.1 million
Other use: >1.5 million
Quantity and Quality of the Data Foundation
More than 3 million buildings
100% market coverage
Systematic data collection
Data Source ID: kbg
Consumer Data
The most comprehensive consumer database in Switzerland.
Content Highlights
Over 50 characteristics at the individual and household level
All relevant sociodemographic and psychographic characteristics
Continuous cleansing of relocation and death data
Quantity and Quality of the Data Foundation
More than 6.2 million individuals
>3.6 million households
FADP-compliant
Data stored 100% in Switzerland
Data Source ID: kbc
Business Data
The most comprehensive business database in Switzerland.
Content Highlights
Over 50 characteristics at the company level
All relevant supplementary information (e.g., industry, number of employees, revenue classes)
Information on VAT obligations
Quantity and Quality of the Data Foundation
More than 1.3 million companies/organizations
>1.6 million contacts
95% market coverage
Sources: UID, SHAB, and others
Data Source ID: kbb
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