Data and Documentation
Data on Eligible Voters
GLES Cross-Section
Cumulation
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulation 2009-2021 | ZA6835 | 2009 - 2021 |
| Pre- and Post-Election 2021 | ZA7702 | 2021 |
| Pre- and Post-Election 2017 | ZA6802 | 2017 |
| Pre- and Post-Election 2013 | ZA5702 | 2013 |
| Pre- and Post-Election 2009 | ZA5302 | 2009 |
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Election 2021 | ZA7701 | 27.09.2021 - 21.11.2021 |
| Pre-Election 2021 | ZA7700 | 26.08.2021 - 25.09.2021 |
| Post-Election 2017 | ZA6801 | 25.09.2017 - 30.11.2017 |
| Pre-Election 2017 | ZA6800 | 31.07.2017 - 23.09.2017 |
| Post-Election 2013 | ZA5701 | 23.09.2013 - 23.12.2013 |
| Pre-Election 2013 | ZA5700 | 29.07.2013 - 21.09.2013 |
| Post-Election 2009 | ZA5301 | 28.09.2009 - 23.11.2009 |
| Pre-Election 2009 | ZA5300 | 10.08.2009 - 26.09.2009 |
Special Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitive Regional Data | ZA6828 | 2013 - 2021 |
The GLES Cross-Section Post-Election study includes the German survey of the Comparative Study of Electoral Systems (CSES).
GLES Rolling Cross-Section
Cumulation
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulation 2009-2017 | ZA6834 | 2009 - 2017 |
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Cross-Section 2021 | ZA7703 | 02.08.2021 - 31.10.2021 |
| Rolling Cross-Section 2017 | ZA6803 | 24.07.2017 - 12.11.2017 |
| Rolling Cross-Section 2013 | ZA5703 | 08.07.2013 - 03.11.2013 |
| Rolling Cross-Section 2009 | ZA5303 | 29.07.2009 - 26.10.2009 |
GLES Panel
Cumulation
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Waves 1-21 | ZA6838 | 2016 - 2021 |
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Wave 27 (Pre-Release) | ZA7732 | 24.09.2024 - 08.10.2024 |
| Wave 26 (Pre-Release) | ZA7732 | 12.06.2024 - 25.06.2024 |
| Wave 25 (Pre-Release) | ZA7731 | 11.10.2023 - 24.10.2023 |
| Wave 24 (Pre-Release) | ZA7730 | 03.05.2023 - 16.05.2023 |
| Wave 23 (Pre-Release) | ZA7729 | 12.10.2022 - 25.10.2022 |
| Wave 22 (Pre-Release) | ZA7728 | 18.05.2022 - 31.05.2022 |
| Control Group III (to Wave 20, Sample A) | ZA7720 | 29.09.2021 - 12.10.2021 |
| Control Group II (to Wave 19, Sample A) | ZA7719 | 15.09.2021 - 25.09.2021 |
| Control Group I (to Wave 17, Sample A) | ZA7718 | 07.07.2021 - 20.07.2021 |
GLES Tracking
Cumulation
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulation 2009-2023 | ZA6832 | 2009 - 2023 |
| Cumulation Core Questions 2009-2014 | ZA5749 | 2009 - 2014 |
| Cumulation Module Questions 2009-2014 | ZA5750 | 2009 - 2014 |
| Cumulation 2009-2011 | ZA5357 | 2009 - 2011 |
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| T60W (repeatedly questioned respondents) | ZA10132 | 05.03.2025 - 21.03.2025 |
| T60 | ZA10105 | 12.02.2025 - 20.02.2025 |
| T59 | ZA10002 | 09.10.2024 - 17.10.2024 |
| T58 | ZA7716 | 12.06.2024 - 02.07.2024 |
| T57 | ZA7715 | 06.03.2024 - 15.03.2024 |
| T56 | ZA7714 | 08.11.2023 - 15.11.2023 |
| T55 | ZA7713 | 07.08.2023 - 14.08.2023 |
| T54 | ZA7712 | 17.04.2023 - 21.04.2023 |
| T53 | ZA7711 | 13.10.2022 - 21.10.2022 |
| T52 | ZA7710 | 02.06.2022 - 09.06.2022 |
| T51 | ZA7709 | 03.02.2022 - 14.02.2022 |
| T50 | ZA7708 | 15.09.2021 - 24.09.2021 |
| T49 | ZA7707 | 22.04.2021 - 30.04.2021 |
| T46W2 T47W (repeatedly questioned respondents) | ZA7706 | 15.01.2021 - 25.01.2021 |
| T48 | ZA7705 | 15.01.2021 - 22.01.2021 |
| T46W (repeatedly questioned respondents) | ZA6842 | 11.09.2020 - 25.09.2020 |
| T47 | ZA6841 | 11.09.2020 - 18.09.2020 |
| T46 | ZA6840 | 30.04.2020 - 14.05.2020 |
| T45 | ZA6839 | 10.01.2020 - 24.01.2020 |
| T44 | ZA6837 | 13.09.2019 - 27.09.2019 |
| T43 | ZA6833 | 10.05.2019 - 23.05.2019 |
| T42 | ZA6826 | 01.03.2019 - 13.03.2019 |
| T41 | ZA6825 | 30.11.2018 - 07.12.2018 |
| T40 | ZA6824 | 14.09.2018 - 23.09.2018 |
| T39 | ZA6823 | 20.04.2018 - 04.05.2018 |
| T38 | ZA6818 | 01.12.2017 - 15.12.2017 |
| T37 | ZA6817 | 12.09.2017 - 23.09.2017 |
| T36 | ZA6816 | 16.06.2017 - 30.06.2017 |
| T35 | ZA6815 | 17.03.2017 - 31.03.2017 |
| T34 | ZA5734 | 02.12.2016 - 16.12.2016 |
| T33 | ZA5733 | 19.08.2016 - 02.09.2016 |
| T32 | ZA5732 | 03.06.2016 - 17.06.2016 |
| T31 | ZA5731 | 26.02.2016 - 11.03.2016 |
| T30 | ZA5730 | 04.12.2015 - 18.12.2015 |
| T29 | ZA5729 | 11.09.2015 - 25.09.2015 |
| T28 | ZA5728 | 05.06.2015 - 19.06.2015 |
| T27 | ZA5727 | 27.02.2015 - 13.03.2015 |
| T26 | ZA5726 | 21.11.2014 - 05.12.2014 |
| T25 | ZA5725 | 29.08.2014 - 13.09.2014 |
| T24 | ZA5724 | 09.05.2014 - 23.05.2014 |
| T23 | ZA5723 | 21.02.2014 - 07.03.2014 |
| T22 | ZA5722 | 29.11.2013 - 13.12.2013 |
| T21 | ZA5721 | 06.09.2013 - 21.09.2013 |
| T20 | ZA5720 | 24.05.2013 - 08.06.2013 |
| T19 | ZA5719 | 04.01.2013 - 19.01.2013 |
| T18 | ZA5351 | 17.09.2012 - 01.10.2012 |
| T17 | ZA5350 | 02.05.2012 - 15.05.2012 |
| T16 | ZA5349 | 08.12.2011 - 18.12.2011 |
| T15 | ZA5348 | 24.08.2011 - 03.09.2011 |
| T14 | ZA5347 | 23.05.2011 - 03.06.2011 |
| T13 | ZA5346 | 09.03.2011 - 19.03.2011 |
| T12 | ZA5345 | 09.12.2010 - 19.12.2010 |
| T11 | ZA5344 | 16.09.2010 - 26.09.2010 |
| T10 | ZA5343 | 24.06.2010 - 05.07.2010 |
| T9 | ZA5342 | 15.04.2010 - 23.04.2010 |
| T8 | ZA5341 | 10.12.2009 - 20.12.2009 |
| T7 | ZA5340 | 29.09.2009 - 25.10.2009 |
| T6 | ZA5339 | 18.09.2009 - 27.09.2009 |
| T5 | ZA5338 | 24.08.2009 - 01.09.2009 |
| T4 | ZA5337 | 31.07.2009 - 11.08.2009 |
| T3 | ZA5336 | 03.07.2009 - 13.07.2009 |
| T2 | ZA5335 | 27.05.2009 - 05.06.2009 |
| T1 | ZA5334 | 30.04.2009 - 05.05.2009 |
Data on Candidates
GLES Candidate Study
German Federal Elections
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Study 2021 | ZA7704 | 19.10.2021 - 31.01.2022 |
| Twitter Accounts of Candidates 2021 | ZA7721 | 01.11.2020 - 27.08.2021 |
| Candidate Campaign Survey 2017 | ZA6814 | 25.10.2017 - 07.02.2018 |
| Candidate Campaign Survey 2013 | ZA5716 | 16.10.2013 - 10.01.2014 |
| Candidate Campaign Survey 2009 | ZA5319 | 04.11.2009 - 10.05.2010 |
| Candidate Campaign Survey, Survey and Structural Data 2009 | ZA5318 | 04.11.2009 - 10.05.2010 |
The GLES Candidates Studies for German Federal Elections include the German survey of the Comparative Candidate Survey (CCS).
European Parliament Elections
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Study European Election 2024 | ZA7960 | 10.06.2024 - 25.09.2024 |
| Candidate Study European Election 2024, Social Media Accounts | ZA7959 | 01.02.2024 - 14.05.2024 |
| European Candidate Study 2014 – Comparative Dataset | ZA5718 | 04.06.2014 - 04.2016 |
| European Parliament Election Study 2014 | ZA5717 | 18.03.2015 - 15.06.2015 |
GLES Nomination Study
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Nomination Study 2021 | ZA7717 | 01.10.2020 - 22.02.2022 |
Additional Data Releases
GLES Coding of the Most Important Political Problem
Cumulation
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Coding of the Most Important Political Problem (2018-2023) | ZA7957 | 2018 - 2023 |
Pretest
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Pretest 2021 | ZA7734 | 17.03.2021 - 25.03.2021 |
| Pretest 2017 | ZA6821 | 15.05.2017 - 22.05.2017 |
Former Studies
Short-term Campaign Panel
Cumulation
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulation 2013-2017 | ZA6827 | 2013 - 2017 |
| Cumulation 2009-2013 | ZA5757 | 2009 - 2013 |
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term Campaign Panel 2017 | ZA6804 | 06.10.2016 - 23.03.2018 |
| Lower Saxony Election Wave | ZA6822 | 16.10.2017 - 24.10.2017 |
| Control Group III (to Wave 8) | ZA6807 | 27.09.2017 - 09.10.2017 |
| Control Group II (to Wave 6) | ZA6806 | 04.09.2017 - 13.09.2017 |
| Control Group I (to Wave 4) | ZA6805 | 06.07.2017 - 17.07.2017 |
| Intermediate Inquiry 2015 | ZA5759 | 29.09.2015 - 07.01.2016 |
| Intermediate Inquiry 2014 | ZA5758 | 09.10.2014 - 10.12.2014 |
| Short-term Campaign Panel 2013 | ZA5704 | 20.06.2013 - 04.10.2013 |
| Control Group III (to Wave 7) | ZA5755 | 24.09.2013 - 03.10.2013 |
| Control Group II (to Wave 5) | ZA5754 | 02.09.2013 - 12.09.2013 |
| Control Group I (to Wave 3) | ZA5753 | 01.08.2013 - 11.08.2013 |
| Short-term Campaign Panel 2009 | ZA5305 | 10.07.2009 - 07.10.2009 |
Long-term Panel
Cumulation
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term Panel 2013-2017 | ZA5770 | 2013 - 2017 |
| Long-term Panel 2009-2013-2017 | ZA5322 | 2009 - 2013 |
| Long-term Panel 2005-2009-2013 | ZA5321 | 2005 - 2013 |
| Long-term Panel 2002-2005-2009 | ZA5320 | 2002 - 2009 |
Multi Level Panel
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Level Panel 2009 | ZA5304 | 27.05.2009 - 27.09.2009 |
Long-term Tracking of State Election
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| North Rhine-Westphalia 2017 | ZA6820 | 28.04.2017 - 13.05.2017 |
| Schleswig-Holstein 2017 | ZA6819 | 21.04.2017 - 06.05.2017 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomeria 2016 | ZA5744 | 19.08.2016 - 03.09.2016 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate 2016 | ZA5743 | 26.02.2016 - 12.03.2016 |
| Saxony-Anhalt 2016 | ZA5742 | 26.02.2016 - 11.03.2016 |
| Baden-Wuerttemberg 2016 | ZA5741 | 26.02.2016 - 11.03.2016 |
| Thuringia 2014 | ZA5740 | 29.08.2014 - 13.09.2014 |
| Brandenburg 2014 | ZA5739 | 29.08.2014 - 13.09.2014 |
| Saxony 2014 | ZA5738 | 15.08.2014 - 30.08.2014 |
| Hesse 2013 | ZA5737 | 06.09.2013 - 21.09.2013 |
| Bavaria 2013 | ZA5736 | 30.08.2013 - 14.09.2013 |
| Lower Saxony 2013 | ZA5735 | 04.01.2013 - 19.01.2013 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia 2012 | ZA5333 | 02.05.2012 - 12.05.2012 |
| Schleswig-Holstein 2012 | ZA5332 | 26.04.2012 - 05.05.2012 |
| Hamburg 2011 | ZA5331 | 09.03.2011 - 19.03.2011 |
| Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania 2011 | ZA5330 | 24.08.2011 - 03.09.2011 |
| Berlin 2011 | ZA5329 | 24.08.2011 - 03.09.2011 |
| Baden-Wuerttemberg 2011 | ZA5328 | 09.03.2011 - 19.03.2011 |
| Rhineland-Palatinate 2011 | ZA5327 | 09.03.2011 - 19.03.2011 |
| Bremen 2011 | ZA5326 | 23.05.2011 - 04.06.2011 |
| Saxony-Anhalt 2011 | ZA5325 | 09.03.2011 - 19.03.2011 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia 2010 | ZA5324 | 15.04.2010 - 26.04.2010 |
Campaign Media Content Analysis
Cumulation
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulation 2009-2017 | ZA6836 | 2009 - 2017 |
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| TV 2017 | ZA6808 | 27.06.2017 - 23.09.2017 |
| Print Media 2017 | ZA6809 | 27.06.2017 - 23.09.2017 |
| TV 2013 | ZA5705 | 23.06.2013 - 21.09.2013 |
| Print Media 2013 | ZA5706 | 23.06.2013 - 21.09.2013 |
| TV 2009 | ZA5306 | 28.06.2009 - 26.09.2009 |
| Print Media 2009 | ZA5307 | 29.06.2009 - 26.09.2009 |
Long-term Media Agenda Analysis
Cumulation
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Long-term Media Agenda Analysis 2009-2013 | ZA5323 | 05.10.2009 - 05.12.2013 |
TV Debate Analysis
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Survey 2017 | ZA6810 | 03.09.2017 - 30.10.2017 |
| Survey 2013 | ZA5709 | 01.09.2013 - 23.10.2013 |
| Survey 2009 | ZA5309 | 13.09.2009 - 12.10.2009 |
Content Analysis
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Fünfkampf 2017 | ZA6829 | 04.09.2017 |
| TV Debate 2017 | ZA6811 | 03.09.2017 |
| TV Debate 2013 | ZA5710 | 01.09.2013 |
| TV Debate 2009 | ZA5311 | 13.09.2009 |
| Regional Newspaper Articles 2009 | ZA5312 | 31.08.2009 - 19.09.2009 |
| Regional Newspapers Statements Chancellor Candidates 2009 | ZA5313 | 31.08.2009 - 19.09.2009 |
| Regional Newspapers Statements TV 2009 | ZA5314 | 31.08.2009 - 19.09.2009 |
| Special Broadcast Statements Chancellor Candidates 2009 | ZA5315 | 13.09.2009 |
| Special Broadcast Statements TV Debate 2009 | ZA5316 | 13.09.2009 |
Real-Time-Response-Data
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Fünfkampf (dial) 2017 | ZA6830 | 04.09.2017 |
| Fünfkampf (pushbutton) 2017 | ZA6831 | 04.09.2017 |
| TV Debate (dial) 2017 | ZA6812 | 03.09.2017 |
| TV Debate (pushbotton) 2017 | ZA6813 | 03.09.2017 |
| TV Debate (dial) 2013 | ZA5711 | 01.09.2013 |
| TV Debate (pushbotton) 2013 | ZA5712 | 01.09.2013 |
| TV Debate 2009 | ZA5310 | 13.09.2009 |
Press releases
Individual Releases
| Study Title | ZA-Number | Data Collection Period |
|---|---|---|
| Press Releases 2009, 2013 | ZA6844 | 2009, 2013 |
Documents
Coding Schemes Missing Values
Missing Values (German) (68 kB)
Missing Values (English) (64 kB)
Coding Schemes Parties
Codierschema Parteien (2025) (250 kB) (German)
Codierschema Parteien (2023) (309 kB) (German)
Codierschema Parteien (2017) (48 kB) (German)
Codierschema Parteien (2013) (48 kB) (German)
Codierschema Parteien (2009) (43 kB) (German)
Coding Schemes Most Important Political Problem
Coding Scheme for the Most Important Political Problem (2018-2023) (380 kB) (German)
Codierschema Agendafragen (2017) (401 kB) (German)
Codierschema Agendafragen (2013) (174 kB) (German)
Codierschema Agendafragen 1 (2009) (266 kB) (German)
Codierschema Agendafragen 2 (2009) (267 kB) (German)
Codierschema Wichtigstes Problem (2009) (276 kB) (German)
Coding Schemes Reasons for Voting Decision
Gründe für Wahlentscheidung (2017) (467 kB) (German)
Gründe für Wahlentscheidung (2009) (246 kB) (German)
Further Coding Schemes and Documents
Codierschema Staaten (2009) (35 kB) (German)
Codierschema Gründe für Befragungsabbruch (2009) (248 kB) (German)
Codierschema Gute/Schlechte Seiten von Politikern (2009) (238 kB) (German)
Codierschema Gründe für Nichtwahl (2009) (237 kB) (German)
Codierschema Wahlkampfthemen (2009) (271 kB) (German)
Korrespondenzlisten GLES-Studien und ZA-Nummern (2009) (233 kB) (German)
Versionierung (2009) (383 kB) (German)