Our Methodology

At Score de Cidades, we are committed to providing a transparent and reliable territorial intelligence platform for Brazilian cities. Our methodology is designed to offer a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of urban development, drawing on robust data and rigorous analytical processes.

How We Calculate City Scores

Our city scores are derived from a multi-faceted approach that considers various indicators across several key dimensions of urban life. Each indicator is carefully selected based on its relevance, data availability, and impact on the quality of life and development of a municipality. We employ a weighted scoring system, where different dimensions and indicators contribute to the overall score based on their perceived importance and statistical significance.

The process involves:

• Data Collection: Gathering raw data from official and reputable sources.
• Data Normalization: Standardizing data to allow for fair comparisons across cities of different sizes and characteristics.
• Indicator Calculation: Transforming raw data into meaningful indicators.
• Weighting and Aggregation: Applying predefined weights to indicators and dimensions to compute a composite score.
• Validation: Regularly reviewing our models and results to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Data Sources

The integrity of our scores relies heavily on the quality and reliability of our data sources. We exclusively utilize publicly available data from official Brazilian institutions and recognized research bodies. Our primary data sources include:

• IBGE (Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística): Provides fundamental demographic, economic, and social statistics for all Brazilian municipalities.
• Atlas do Desenvolvimento Humano no Brasil (PNUD, IPEA, Fundação João Pinheiro): Offers comprehensive data on human development, including indicators related to education, income, and longevity.
• IPEA (Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada): Contributes with socio-economic research and data, enriching our understanding of urban dynamics.
• Other official government databases and academic research, ensuring a broad and deep data foundation.

Update Frequency

To ensure our platform reflects the most current reality of Brazilian cities, we are committed to regularly updating our data and scores. The update frequency varies depending on the availability of new data from our sources. Generally, major updates occur annually, incorporating the latest census data, economic reports, and social indicators.

Minor adjustments and data refreshes may happen more frequently as new information becomes available or as our methodology is refined to better capture urban development nuances. We strive to keep our users informed about significant updates through our platform and communications channels.

For any questions regarding our methodology or data, please feel free to contact us.