> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/verifiers/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.iafcertsearch.org/verifiers/getting-started/market-intelligence.md).

# Market Intelligence

## Global Certification Market Intelligence

Access real-time analytics for every ISO, national, and sector standards in the IAF CertSearch database, with trends, benchmarks, and performance metrics updated monthly.

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On this page, you'll have access to the following data:

* Certifications
* Certification Sites
* Certified Entities
* ISO Survey Data

The data for **Certifications, Certification Sites, and Certified Entities** comes from the IAF CertSearch database. While the **ISO Survey Data** is the official survey data from ISO, collected from all Certification Bodies, which may or may not be included in IAF CertSearch.

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### **Certifications**

You’ll be able to view:

* The number of certifications uploaded to IAF CertSearch over the past 6 months
* The current count of certifications by **Standard, Location, and Certification Status**
* Filters available by **Standard, Location, and Status**

### **Certification Sites**

You’ll be able to view:

* The number of certification sites uploaded to IAF CertSearch over the past 6 months
* The current count of certification sites by **Standard and Location**
* Filters available by **Standard and Location**

### **Certified Entities**

You’ll be able to view:

* The number of certified entities uploaded to IAF CertSearch over the past 6 months
* The current count of certified entities by **Standard and Location**
* Filters available by **Standard and Location**

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### **ISO Survey Data**

Access both the latest and historical results of the official ISO Survey:

* **2024 ISO Survey Results** – the most recent global survey data on certifications.
* **Historical Survey Data (1993–2023)** – a complete archive of past results for trend analysis and benchmarking.


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