Study: EU-LFS 2012
Titles
Title
European Union Labour Force Survey 2012
Abstract
EU-LFS 2012 contains the Module on Transition from work into retirement. It aimed in particular at establishing firstly how the transition at the end of the career towards full retirement takes place or is expected to take place, and secondly at analysing the factors determining the exit from work and the factors that could make people postpone the exit from work.
Target population: everybody aged 50 to 69, currently working or having worked after the age of 50.
Coverage
Geographical Coverage
The EU-LFS 2012 covers “the 28 Member States of the European Union, three EFTA countries (Iceland [...], Norway and Switzerland), and two candidate countries, i.e. the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey [(not included in the micro-data)]. All the territories of participating countries are covered, except for Cyprus which only covers the areas under the control of the government of the Republic of Cyprus, and except for the French overseas departments (DOM).“ (Eurostat (2014): Quality report of the European Union Labour Force Survey 2012, p. 5.)
Time Period Covered
The EU-LFS 2012 "is designed as a continuous quarterly survey with interviews spread uniformly over all weeks of a quarter. Each reference week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday. The first week of a year or quarter is defined as the week that includes the first Thursday of the year or the quarter.
All countries conduct the LFS as a continuous survey, except Turkey."
(Eurostat (2014): Quality report of the European Union Labour Force Survey 2012, pp. 5-6.)
DOIs
Resources
Country Specific Information: EU-LFS 2012
LV - Latvia
National Reference
Producer
Central Statistical Bureau of Latvia
Universe
All persons aged 15 to 74 years who are permanently resident in Latvia.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Population Census 2000, Population Register, statistical register of dwellings, statistical register of households
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Census enumeration units
Secondary Sampling Units
Households
Stratification Criteria
Region, urban/rural
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4; 2-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
33.25 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The initial weights are calculated according to the sample design, with all persons within the same PSU having equal design weights. The design weights are adjusted using the data of response level in each PSU.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
These weights are then adjusted on the basis of demographic data. Demographic data are broken down by degree of urbanisation, age groups and sex for adjustment of the quarterly weights. For adjustment of the yearly weights demographic data are broken down by degree of urbanisation, age groups and sex as well as in NUTS 3. All persons within the same household have equal initial weights, but the final weights tend to be diverse.
LU - Luxembourg
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
Erhebung über Arbeitskräfte
Producer
infas Institute for Applied Social Sciences
Universe
Persons registered as residing in one of the Luxembourgian communes.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Set of all telephone numbers
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- not stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Households
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
No stratification is carried out.
Sampling Method
Households to be contacted are selected by random digit dialing.
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
0
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
43.35 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
Poplation estimates on 1 January are used for weighting the results. Data from the survey are weighted ex post by sex, age classes and nationalty. All persons of these 288 have the same weight, calculated by dividing the population in each stratum by the number of interviewed persons in the same stratum.
LT - Lithuania
National Reference
Producer
Statistics Lithuania
Universe
All persons usually living in the households of the selected dwellings, including those who are temporarily abroad for a period of less than a year.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Population Register
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- not stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Individuals
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4, 2-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
31.98 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Person
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The initial household design weights are calculated, taking into account the unequal selection probabilities of the households.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
These are then adjusted by the use of auxiliary information relating to population data on 60 municipalities and the intersection of 13 age-groups, sex and urban/rural.
HR - Croatia
National Reference
Producer
Republic of Croatia; Central Bureau of Statistics
Universe
The target population comprises all persons living in private households who usually reside in Croatia or intend to stay in Croatia for at least 12 months.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
2001 Population Census
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Area units
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
Counties, city of Zagreb
Sampling Method
Sampling design: Random regarding the Primary Sampling Units, Systematic regarding Secondary Sampling Units.
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4; 2-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
43.56 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The non-response weights are calculated using the weighting classes method. There are 57 weighting classes. In Croatia, municipalities are officially divided into two goups, according to the level of urbanisation. Weighting classes are 17 city quarters in City of Zagreb, and, in each of 20 counties, two groups of two types of municipalities.
RO - Romania
National Reference
Producer
National Instititue of Statistics Romania
Universe
Persons resident in Romania.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Census 2002
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Census enumeration units
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
Region, urban/rural
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4; 2-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
26.53 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The responding dweling units are categorised by the characteristics county (NUTS 3) and urban/rural residency.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
The weights are calibrated to the best latest available population totals by region/urban-rural residency, gender, age groupds and the household totals by region, using the SAS macro Calmar. The totals known at population level from current demographic statistics are based on the 2002 Population Census.
NO - Norway
National Reference
Producer
Statistics Norway
Universe
The resident population is the de jure one based on the Central Population Register.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Central Population Register
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Households
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
County (NUTS 3)
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
8
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Register,Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
14.00 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The estimation is done by a post-stratification method using information from the Central Population Register, the Register of Employees and the Tax Register. The expansion factors are calculated according to the population totals aged 15-74.
HU - Hungary
National Reference
Producer
Hungarian Central Statistical Office
Universe
Persons living in the private households in Hungary, included are also household members temporarily absent or living abroad if they have common income/consumption with the surveyed household.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
2001 Population and Housing Census
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Area units
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
Administrative units, size categories of localities
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
6
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
43.77 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
For any stratum of the sample, the unique design weight is defined as the ratio of the total number of dwellings in the stratum to that in the sub-sample for that stratum.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
Calibrated weights are determined with the method of generalised raking. For each of the 20 geographical units, the calibration variables or controls are totals for age-sex groups, total number of household and total resident population in cities with 50 000+ inhabitants. The calibration is organised so that all members in a sample household have the same calibrated weight as that household.
FR - France
National Reference
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.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Tax registers
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Area units
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwelling clusters
Stratification Criteria
French region (NUTS2), type of urban unit
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
6
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
29.54 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Person
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
A correction for non-response is made, using several criteria: size of urban unit, number of rooms in the housing, type of housing, number of new dwellings and region, income of the households, age of the inhabitants, social housing or not, rented accommodation or property. Another correction for non-response is made using the answers to the non-response survey: the employment and unemployment rates are adjusted to the ones obtained when including the non-response survey.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
An adjustment to the population estimates (at the middle of the quarter) by age groups and gender, at NUTS 2 level, is made for each independent sub-sample. An adjustment is also made on the number of dwellings and the number of newly-built dwellings.
BG - Bulgaria
National Reference
Universe
The resident population includes all persons usually residing in Bulgaria, including persons temporarily abroad (less than one year).
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
2011 Population Census
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Census enumeration units
Secondary Sampling Units
Households
Stratification Criteria
Administrative districts, type of place of residence
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4; 2-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
30.58 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The initial weights are multiplied by correction factor for households' non-response which is calculated as ratio between the total number of selected households in a stratum and the number of interviewed households from the same stratum.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
The intermediate weights are calibrated to the population estimates by the following variables: at national level by age group, sex and type of place of residence; at districts level by sex and type of place of residence. For calculation of weights the latest available population estimates are used.
BE - Belgium
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
Continuous Labour Force Survey /
Ständige Erhebung über Arbeitskräfte
Producer
Directorate-general Statistics and Economic Information
Universe
Private households, where at least one person is younger than 77
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
National Register of Persons
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Secondary Sampling Units
Households
Stratification Criteria
Region
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
0
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
19.6 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Person
Non-response Weight: Method
Adjustments for non-response are done using a posteriori
stratification by province (NUTS 2), sex and age.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
In each of the post-strata thus obtained, a weight is calculated whose numerator is the population at the middle of the quarter according to the National Register of Persons and whose denominator is the number of usable responses.
DE - Germany
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
The German micro-census /
Mikrozensus
Producer
Statistische Ämter des Bundes und der Länder
Universe
The resident population includes all inhabitants with their main place of residence and their secondary residence in the territory of the Federal Republic living in private and collective households.
Sampling Procedure
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
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
25.99 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Household
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, nationality, 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.
DK - Denmark
National Reference
Universe
Persons with domicile in Denmark according to the Central Population Register living in either private or collective households.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Central Population Register and the Unemployment Register (further enhanced with information from the labour market register and the income register).
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Individuals
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
Registered unemployment
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4; 2-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Register,Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
5.81 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Person
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The strata are weighted separately. Weighting is performed by using a combination of sex, age group, socio-economic status, income, nationality, level of education, status in the unemployment register, region, and whether the dwelling place was recently changed or not.
FI - Finland
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
Finnish Labour Force Survey
Producer
Statistics Finland
Universe
People aged 15 to 74 who are registered as permanently resident in Finland, including those who are temporarily abroad for a period of less than a year, members of the armed forces, and the institutional population. It also includes foreign nationals who have been living in Finland for at least a year.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Total population database, based on the Population Information System of the Population Register Centre
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Individuals
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
Region
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
5; 3-(1)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Register,Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
52.51 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Person
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The 252 post-strata are constructed by sex, age group and region.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
The post-stratified weights are calibrated according to gender, age group, region, reference week and status in Ministry of Labour's job-seeker register.
IE - Ireland
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
Quarterly National Household Survey
Producer
Central Statistics Office Ireland
Universe
Persons who usually reside on Irish territory living in private households.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Census of Population 2006 (Q1 to Q3 2012) and Census of Population 2011 (Q4)
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Dwelling blocks
Secondary Sampling Units
Households
Stratification Criteria
Region, urbanisation (population density)
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
5
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
47.23 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The survey results are weighted to agree with population estimates broken down by age, sex and region.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
Results are calibrated to broad national totals by broad age groups and gender.
AT - Austria
National Reference
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.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Register of Residents
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
Bundesland
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
5
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
25.01 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
For estimation of the results weights are calculated using the population counts of the Register of Residents and the household forecasts of Statistics Austria. The weights are calculated using the following criteria: Bundesland (NUTS 2), age groups, nationality, size of households and gender. The calibration procedure is carried out with iterative proportional fitting. Finally each member of the household gets the same weight.
CZ - Czech Republic
National Reference
Producer
Czech Statistical Office
Universe
Persons living in private households, disregarding the type of their stay (permanent, temporary or non-registered).
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Register of Census Areas
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Census enumeration units
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
Region (districts, Prague 1 district)
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
5
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
40.91 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Non-response Weight: Method
The weights are based on post-stratification to 12 age groups,
sex and the 77 districts. Demographic figures for each quarter of 2012 were forecasted from the definitive demographic data for end-of-year 2011, taken into account migration and natural increase of population.
CY - Cyprus
National Reference
Producer
Statistical Service of Cyprus, Ministry of Finance
Universe
Persons who usually reside in Cyprus or intend to stay in Cyprus for at least 12 months.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Population Census of 2001
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Census enumeration units
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
Districts, urban/rural
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
6
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
32.2 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Non-response Weight: Method
The results are weighted a posteriori to the population households by sex and age groups. No district or urban/rural weighting is carried out.
SE - Sweden
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
Arbetskraftsundersökningen
Producer
Statistics Sweden
Universe
Persons between 15 and 74 who are domiciled in Sweden according to the population register.
Sampling Procedure
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
Sex, age group, region
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
8
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Register,Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
2.67 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Person
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The estimates build on regression estimators (GREG) with a set of auxiliary information. The auxiliary variables are sex*age, region (NUTS 3), nationality at birth, information on employed persons by industry and persons who have enrolled at a job-centre as unemployed and are looking for work. The registers which are used to obtain the auxiliary variables are the Register of Total Population, the Employment Register and the National Labour Markets Board's Register of job-seekers.
SI - Slovenia
National Reference
Producer
Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia
Universe
Persons living in private households and foreign nationals are included, if they correspond to the criteria of household.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Central Population Register
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Addresses
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
NUTS3 regions, size and type of settlement (urban/rural)
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
5; 3-(1)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
53.43 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Address
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The data are weighted for unequal probability of selection and for non-response and post-stratified according to the known population distribution: age, sex and region (NUTS 3 level). The post-stratification is done on a household level, with members of the same household thus receiving identical weights, and benchmarked to population totals. Institutional population is included in population totals.
SK - Slovakia
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
pracovných síl
Producer
Statistical Office of the Slovac Republic
Universe
Every person aged 15+, living in the household of the selected dwelling without regard to permanent, temporary or unregistered stays.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Census of Population 2011
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Census enumeration units
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
NUTS 4
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
5
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
42.33 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
Data from the survey for all persons participating in the survey were weighted by administrative data on total population by region, sex and age groups. Extrapolation to the population is done at the level of individuals. The population and the sample are the subject of a post-stratification by NUTS 3 administrative region, sex and age groups.
IS - Iceland
National Reference
Producer
Statistics Iceland
Universe
The resident population comprises persons registered with domicile in Iceland, excluding persons attached to foreign missions and registered persons living abroad for more than six months, but including Icelandic personnel in missions abroad.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
National Population Register
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- not stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Individuals
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
No stratification.
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
5; 3-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Register,Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
2.41 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Person
Non-response Weight: Method
The a posteriori stratification variables are age groups and sex.
UK - Great Britain
National Reference
Producer
UK Office for National Statistics
Universe
Persons living in private households, including persons who are temporarily absent. In Great Britain, an additional sample is drawn to cover persons living in National Health Service/Hospital Trust accomodation.
Sampling Procedure
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
By frame
Sampling Method
Northern Ireland: single random sampling design +
Far north of Scotland: telephone number is PSU
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
5
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
32.88 %
Weighting
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 or Unitary Authority. 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 and age group. 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 group. The three stages are applied by means of an iterative procedure designed to ensure that the estimates are consistent with the stratification variable sets.
IT - Italy
National Reference
Producer
Italian National Institute of Statistics
Universe
The reference population is the population recorded in the registry offices in the Italian municipalities living in private households.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Municipal registers
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Municipality
Secondary Sampling Units
Households
Stratification Criteria
Size categories of municipalities within NUTS3 region
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4; 2-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
16.54 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
Correction factors for the households' non-response are worked out as the reciprocal of the response ratios. Intermediate weights corrected for non-response are then computed multiplying initial weights by these correction factors.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
Starting from intermediate weights, final grossing weights are obtained solving a minimisation problem under constraints. The function to be minimised is the distance between final and intermediate weights; the constraints regard the estimates of some auxiliary variables that have to be equal to the totals in the reference population derived from external sources. Main constraints are population by gender and age groups at NUTS 2 level and population by gender and age groups of different width at NUTS 3 level. Final weights ensure that all members of a given household have the same weight.
MT - Malta
National Reference
Producer
National Statistics Office
Universe
Private households in Malta, including people who are temporarily absent from the usual place of residence.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
2011 Census
Sampling Design
Probability
- not stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Households
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
No stratification
Sampling Method
The sampling plan is a one-stage systematic random sample
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4, 2-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
49.56 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
A posteriori stratification at one level is performed by sex, age-group and district. This allows the tabulation of estimates at national and district levels. The totals are benchmarked to Census Population Totals. For weighting procedures, NUTS 4 and age groups are used.
PL - Poland
National Reference
Producer
Central Statistical Office of Poland
Universe
All persons 15+ and over with usual residence in Poland.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Census, Register of housing units
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Census enumeration units
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
Region, urban/rural, urbanisation
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4; 2-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
40.02 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The weighted response rates are calculated for sampling units stratified a posteriori by six place-of-residence categories. The initial weights are adjusted by the response rates. The adjusted weights are also final for results concerning households.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
The final step consists in modifying the adjusted weights using the population estimates stratified a posteriori by the urban-rural division, sex and age groups.
PT - Portugal
National Reference
Producer
Statistics Portugal
Universe
Individuals residing in a private dwelling during the reference week.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
2001 Census of Population and Housing, BGRI - Geographic Information Referencing Base
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Area units
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
Region (NUTS3)
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
6
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
47.55 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Dwelling
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
The weight is derived as the product of a design weight (which incorporates design information and non-response) and a factor that calibrates the sample to the independent demographic estimates (using a posteriori stratification method by NUTS 2, sex and age groups; NUTS 3 by age groups; and NUTS 3 by sex).
CH - Switzerland
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
SLFS – Swiss Labour Force Survey /
SAKE – Schweizerische Arbeitskräfteerhebung
Producer
Federal Statistical Office FSO
Universe
All persons officially residing in Switzerland for the entire year. Swiss citizens, foreign citizens holding a permanent residence permit or a residence permit valid for at least one year, international civil servants, diplomats and their family members all fall into this category.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Telephone directory, Register of foreigners
Sampling Design
Probability
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Households
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
Region/size of region (in pop.)
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
2.9 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Person
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
The sample is stratified a posteriori by region (NUTS 3), marital status, age groups, sex, nationality groups. This procedure is applied iteratively. The expansion factor is a factor to the total population aged 15+.
ES - Spain
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
Economically active population survey
Producer
Spanish Statistical Office
Universe
The population residing in private households for more than one year is covered, including servants; persons living in collective households and persons who are temporarily absent are sampled via relatives living in private households.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Census 2001, Population registers
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Area units
Secondary Sampling Units
Households
Stratification Criteria
Population size of municipality, socioeconomic characteristics of the population
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
6
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
53.03 %
Weighting
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. Auxiliary information used is in the form of population projections by sex and age groups at NUTS 2 level, the nationality of the population aged 16+ at NUTS 2 level and by age and region. A linear weighting method is used, in which each member of the household aged 16+ has the same weight.
NL - Netherlands
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
Enquête Beroepsbevolking
Producer
Statistics Netherlands
Universe
Persons residing in the Netherlands living in private households.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
List of all addresses drawn up by the postal services in combination with the Population Register.
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Municipality
Secondary Sampling Units
Addresses
Stratification Criteria
Region (Corop), employmentexchange regions
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
5
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
50.49 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
All respondents are assigned an inclusion weight. These inclusion weights are calculated in such a way that unequal inclusion probabilities that occur because of the sampling method are corrected.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
Final weights are determined. In this stage biases because of non-residence are reduced. For this, information on gender, age, ethnic background, place of residence and some other regional classifications are used. In addition, administrative sources on the income and registration at unemployment office are used. Also information on the correlation in the panel-overlap between subsequent quarters is used and all waves together are weighted in one step.
EE - Estonia
National Reference
Corresponding National Study
Estonian Labour Force Survey
Producer
Statistics Estonia
Universe
The target population comprises all persons aged 15-74 years with permanent residence in Estonia living in both private and collective households.
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Population Register
Sampling Design
Probability
- systematic
- stratified
- one stage
Primary Sampling Units
Individuals
Secondary Sampling Units
Not used
Stratification Criteria
Group of regions by population size
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
4; 2-(2)-2
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
33.92 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
For non-response adjustment the non-response correction factors are computed. The homogeneous response groups of reasonably uniform size of sampled households are formed on the basis of the place of residence of the household according to the non-response rate in the region. Within each group the correction factor is inversely proportional to the overall response rate in the region.
Coverage Adjustment Weight: Method
The weights are calibrated so that they produce exact population numbers in certain subgroups known from demographic data (including institutional population). For working-age persons the subgroups by sex, age, place of residence and Estonians/non-Estonians are considered. For this purpose the linear consistent weighting method is applied. For non-working-age persons the non-response adjusted household's weights are calibrated by sex and age.
EL - Greece
National Reference
Producer
Hellenic Statistical Authority (EL.STAT)
Sampling Procedure
Source Of Sampling Frame
Census 2001
Sampling Design
Probability
- random
- stratified
- multi-stage
Primary Sampling Units
Area units
Secondary Sampling Units
Dwellings
Stratification Criteria
Region (NUTS3)
Panel Design
Number Of Rotational Groups
6
Data Collection
Date of Data Collection
Continuous survey
Type Of Data Source
Survey
Percentage Of Proxy Interviews
43.95 %
Weighting
Design Weight: Target
Household
Design Weight: Method
Inverse of selection probability
Non-response Weight: Method
Data is corrected with non response rate at local unit level and weighted in order to be in line with population estimates by sex, age groups, and region (NUTS 2 level).