Title
European Union Labour Force Survey 1995
Geographical Coverage
Time Period Covered
From 1983 to 1997, the EU Labour Force Survey was conducted only in spring (quarter 1 or 2 depending on the country).
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Eurostat (2023): EU-LFS database User Guide
Eurostat (1996): The European Union labour force survey. Methods and definitions – 1996.
Country Specific Information: EU-LFS 1995
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AT - Austria
Corresponding National Study
The Austrian micro-census / Mikrozensus
Producer
Statistik Austria
Universe
Persons who have their main residence on Austrian territory during the reference week.
Source Of Sampling Frame
Census of Dwellings and Houses
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Municipality
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
For dwellings in the 1981 Census of Housing and Dwellings, stratification was carried out within each Länder using data taken from the census on social status and level of education of the head of household; number of occupants; age, size and facilities of dwelling. Combining these variables gives 1651 strata. The list of new buildings constructed in each year form separate annual strata.
Number Of Rotational Groups
8
Date of Data Collection
Spring results
Participation Mandatory
Yes
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
34.29 %
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The stratum consisting of newly constructed buildings is given greater weight. This compensates for the non-inclusion of very recently constructed buildings due to the time lag between buildings being constructed and the sampling frame being updated.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
The grossed-up population is constrained to independent population estimates by Länder, sex and age band, with the further constraint that the total population of foreigners agrees with the latest population estimates. An iterative process is carried out which ensures that all members of a given household have the same weight.
The sample taken from collective households with more than 50 residents is grossed up to the total population in collective households.
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LU - Luxembourg
Corresponding National Study
Erhebung über Arbeitskräfte
Producer
infas Institute for Applied Social Sciences
Universe
The resident population comprises persons registered as residing in one of the communes.
Source Of Sampling Frame
Current Population Register
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- not stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Households
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
No stratification is carried out.
Number Of Rotational Groups
4
Date of Data Collection
One week per quarter
Participation Mandatory
No
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
42.05 %
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
A post stratification is carried out by sex and age group, using independent population estimates as controls.
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SE - Sweden
Corresponding National Study
Arbetskraftsundersökningen
Producer
Statistics Sweden
Universe
Persons between 15 and 74 who are domiciled in Sweden according to the Population Register.
Source Of Sampling Frame
Statistics Sweden's Register of the Total Population
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Individuals
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
The sample is stratified according to sex, region, nationality and employment status according to the Register of Employment, which gives a total of 192 strata.
Number Of Rotational Groups
8
Date of Data Collection
Spring results
Participation Mandatory
No
Type Of Data Source
Register,Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
2.61 %
Design Weight: Target
Person
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
When estimating the number of employed, a poststratification for the sample and the population is carried out by sex, age group, employment status, with control total taken from the Register of Employment. When estimating the number of unemployed a poststratification is carried out by sex, age in 10 and 20 year bands and employment status according to the register of the unemployed.
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IS - Iceland
Producer
Statistics Iceland
Date of Data Collection
One week per quarter
Participation Mandatory
No
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
0.86 %
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UK - Great Britain
Producer
UK Office for National Statistics
Universe
Persons living in private households, including persons who are temporarily absent.
Source Of Sampling Frame
GB: Royal Mail's Postcode Address File, NI: Rating and Valuation List
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Addresses
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
Most of Great Britain constitutes one stratum, while the far north
of Scotland forms a separate stratum and Northern Ireland three strata (Belfast and eastern and western Northern Ireland).
Sampling Method
Northern Ireland: single random sampling design +
Far north of Scotland: telephone number is PSU
Number Of Rotational Groups
5
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Participation Mandatory
No
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
43.54 %
Design Weight: Target
Address
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The adjustment procedure is based on a three-stage a posteriori stratification. Figures are based on independent demographic estimates. The stratification variable for the first stage is the Local Authority District. This stage makes it possible to make adjustments for different rates of non-response in the various local authority areas and ensures that the results are geographically representative. The second-stage variables are sex by age band This stratification is intended to ensure that the age profile of the 16-24 year old is correct at national level. The variables in the third stage are region, sex and age band
The three stages are applied by means of an iterative procedure designed to ensure that the estimates are consistent with the stratification variable sets.
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IT - Italy
Producer
Italian National Institute of Statistics
Universe
Persons residing on Italian territory living in private households.
Source Of Sampling Frame
Municipal registers
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Municipality
Secondary Sampling Units
Households
Stratification Criteria
Stratification of the municipalities in each NUTS 3 province is based on the population of the strata (municipality).
Number Of Rotational Groups
6; 2-2-2
Date of Data Collection
One week per quarter
Participation Mandatory
Yes
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
39.47 %
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
Within each province (103), the data is post-stratified by sex, and in each region (20) by age group. The results are then adjusted to the independent population estimates.
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NO - Norway
Producer
Statistics Norway
Date of Data Collection
Spring results
Participation Mandatory
No
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
14.88 %
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PT - Portugal
Producer
Statistics Portugal
Universe
Individuals residing in a private dwelling during the reference week.
Source Of Sampling Frame
Spatial Reference Geographical Frame (based on results of the previous census)
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Municipality
Secondary Sampling Units
Census enumeration units
Stratification Criteria
The sample is stratified according to seven NUTS II regions.
Number Of Rotational Groups
6
Date of Data Collection
Spring results
Participation Mandatory
Yes
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
42.60 %
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
No post-stratification is carried out. The results corrected for differing sampling probabilities between regions, are grossed up to the total population.
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FR - France
Corresponding National Study
Questionnaire logement de l’enquête emploi
Producer
National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies
Universe
Population aged 15+ living in private households on French metropolitan territory.
Source Of Sampling Frame
Census of Population
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Area units
Secondary Sampling Units
Area units
Stratification Criteria
The PSUs are divided into 210 strata, formed by crossing the 21 regions by 10 levels of urbanization. New constructions of 10 dwellings or more form a seperate stratum in each region.
Number Of Rotational Groups
3
Date of Data Collection
Spring results (more than 1 week)
Participation Mandatory
Yes
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
28.88 %
Design Weight: Target
Person
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The first stage adjusts for non-response by post stratifying by degree of urbanization, by whether first, second or third interview, and weighting the responses in each strata by the reciprocal of the response rate for that strata.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
The second stage uses a generalized Raking Ratio method to adjust the weight for each household so that the survey estimates agree with independent population estimates for sex by five year age band. This method ensures that individual and household analyses give consistent results.
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ES - Spain
Corresponding National Study
Economically active population survey
Producer
Spanish Statistical Office
Universe
The population residing in private households is covered, including servants; persons living in collective households and persons who are temporarily absent are sampled via the parents living in private households.
Sampling Design
Probability
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Census sections
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
Stratification is carried out in each province by degree of urbanization of the municipality. These are further divided into sub-strata using information on the predominant socio-economic status of the population of the section taken from the preceding census or municipal register.
Sampling Method
Sampling Design: Systematic regarding Primary Sampling Units, Random regarding Secondary Sampling Units
Number Of Rotational Groups
6
Date of Data Collection
Spring results
Participation Mandatory
No
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
62.70%
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
Every quarter, population projections by age group and Spanish provinces (NUTS 3) are calculated. Projections by age and region are distributed by stratum in proportion to the population of each stratum. In each stratum, age group and region, the weighting is determined by the ratio of the projection to the sample size.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
The sample is calibrated in order to adjust to the population disribution. The auxiliary information used is the population by sex, age, nationality and NUTS 2. A linear weighting method is used, in which each member of the household has the same weight.
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NL - Netherlands
Corresponding National Study
Enquête Beroepsbevolking
Producer
Statistics Netherlands
Universe
Persons residing in the Netherlands living in private households.
Source Of Sampling Frame
List of addresses
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Municipality
Secondary Sampling Units
Addresses
Stratification Criteria
65 strata are created by crossing 40 "Corop" planning regions with 28 employment exchange regions.
Number Of Rotational Groups
2
Date of Data Collection
1st to 22nd/23rd week, not uniformly spread
Participation Mandatory
No
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
14.88 %
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
It is used a linear weighting method with the constraint that every member of the household has the same weight. For three posteriori stratifications the following variables are used: a detailed breakdown by age, sex, ethnic background, martial status and region.
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BE - Belgium
Corresponding National Study
Continuous Labour Force Survey /
Ständige Erhebung über Arbeitskräfte
Producer
Directorate-general Statistics and Economic Information
Universe
Members of households residing on the national territory as at 1 January.
Source Of Sampling Frame
Population Registers
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Area units
Secondary Sampling Units
Households
Stratification Criteria
The sample is stratified by province (with Brabant province divided into
north and south).
Number Of Rotational Groups
0
Date of Data Collection
Spring results
Participation Mandatory
Yes
Type Of Data Source
Register,Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
33.55 %
Design Weight: Target
Person
Non-response Weight: Method
A single stage post-stratification by age-band, sex and arrondissement administratif with control totals based is applied on independent estimates of the population at the start of the year. As the arrondissements combine to form the provinces the weighting procedure implicitly corrects for the different sampling ratios between provinces.
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DE - Germany
Corresponding National Study
The German micro-census /
Mikrozensus
Producer
Statistische Ämter des Bundes und der Länder
Source Of Sampling Frame
1) Census data from 1987: survey base for former BRD. 2) Central population register of the German Democratic Republic: data for former DDR. 3) Register of new dwellings
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Dwelling blocks
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
Region and size of building
Number Of Rotational Groups
4
Date of Data Collection
One week in spring
Participation Mandatory
Yes
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Non-response Weight: Method
A two-stage adjustment procedure is used.
(a) If possible, limited data are collected for households which fail to respond. These data can include: number of members of the household, and for households comprising only one person: age and sex. From this data, the weightings of respondent households are increased to take account of non-response in the region.
(b) The sample, weighted to take account of non-response, is stratified a posteriori by region, sex, age and nationality and is extrapolated to the population.
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EL - Greece
Producer
Hellenic Statistical Authority (EL.STAT)
Source Of Sampling Frame
Census
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Municipality
Secondary Sampling Units
Area units
Stratification Criteria
Stratification is carried out by administrative region by degree of urbanisation. The localities of the conutry (apart from Greater Salonica and Greater Athens) are put into one of 8 strata depending on the size of population of the locality. These strata are further divided by the nine administrative regions. Greater Salonica and Greater Athens are divided into, 10 and 40 respectively, equally sized strata.
Number Of Rotational Groups
4
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Participation Mandatory
Yes
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
46.18%
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
"No stratification is carried out a posteriori. The weighting factor
related to population adjustment is such that, at national level, the survey population estimates are identical to the official independent population estimates."
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FI - Finland
Corresponding National Study
Finnish Labour Force Survey
Producer
Statistics Finland
Universe
Persons living in private or collective households on Finnish territory.
Source Of Sampling Frame
Current Population Register
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Individuals
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
There is a stratification by sex, by age band and region.
Number Of Rotational Groups
5; 3-(1)-2
Date of Data Collection
One week per month
Participation Mandatory
No
Type Of Data Source
Register,Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
18.54 %
Design Weight: Target
Person
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
A single-stage post stratification is used with the data constrained to the aggregates from the Current Population Register for sex, age-band and region (312 strata in all).
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DK - Denmark
Universe
Persons aged 15-66 with domicile in Denmark according to the Central Population Register living in either private or collective households.
Source Of Sampling Frame
Current Population Register
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Individuals
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Sampling Method
TThe registered unemployed are over-sampled.
Number Of Rotational Groups
3
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Participation Mandatory
No
Type Of Data Source
Register,Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
1.74%
Design Weight: Target
Person
Non-response Weight: Method
Post stratification is carried out by age band, sex, sector of activity, vocational education, registered unemployment and income.
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IE - Ireland
Corresponding National Study
Quarterly National Household Survey
Producer
Central Statistics Office Ireland
Universe
Persons who usually reside on Irish territory living in private households.
Source Of Sampling Frame
Census of Population 1996
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Area units
Secondary Sampling Units
Households
Stratification Criteria
Strata are formed by crossing counties with the level of urbanization. This gives 171 strata in all.
Number Of Rotational Groups
4
Date of Data Collection
One week per month Spring results (more than 1 week)
Participation Mandatory
No
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
22.00%
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
For each of the 171 strata, the weights are multiplied by a factor so that the weights for the strata sum to the total population recorded in the 1991 census.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
As a final stage the sample is post-stratified by Planning Region,
age band, sex and the results from the mulitplication, constrained to independent population estimates for this post-stratification.