Topic

Detailed topic

Variable identifier

Variable name/variable description

Codes

Labels/Categories

Filter

Variable type

Data collection information

REFYEAR

Year of survey

YYYY

Year of survey (4 digits)

All households

Technical

Data collection information

INTDATE

Reference date – first interview date

DD/MM/YYYY

Reference date (10 characters)

All individuals

Technical

Data collection information

STRATUM_ID

Stratum

Nnnnnn

Id of the stratum the individual or the household belongs to, from 1 to N, where N is the number of strata

All households

Technical

-1

No stratification

Data collection information

PSU

Primary sampling unit

Nnnnnn

Id of the primary sampling unit the individual or the household belongs to (from 1 to N, where N is the number of PSUs)

All households, when the target population is divided into clusters (PSUs)

Technical

-1

Not applicable

Identification

HH_ID

Household ID

XXnnnnnn

Unique id of the household (2 letters for country code, then maximum 22 digits)

All households

Technical

Identification

IND_ID

Individual ID

XXnnnnnn

Unique id of the individual (2 letters for country code, then maximum 22 digits)

All individuals

Technical

Identification

HH_REF_ID

ID of the household the individual belongs to

XXnnnnnn

Id of the household the individual belongs to (2 letters for country code, then maximum 22 digits)

All individuals

Technical

Blank

When the individual is aged 15 or less, or 75 or more, and belongs to a household which only contains persons outside the 16-74 age group, this field shall be left blank

Weights

HH_WGHT

Household weight

Nnnn.nnnnnn

Grossing up factor of the household (Use a period ‘.‘ as decimal point, and then maximum 6 decimals)

All households

Technical

Weights

IND_WGHT

Individual weight

Nnnn.nnnnnn

Grossing up factor of the individual (Use a period ‘.’ as decimal point, and then maximum 6 decimals)

All individuals

Technical

Interview characteristics

TIME

Interview duration

Nnn

Duration of interview expressed in minutes

All individuals

Technical

Blank

Not stated

Interview characteristics

INT_TYPE

Interview type

1

Paper-assisted personal interview (PAPI)

All individuals

Technical

2

Computer-assisted personal interview (CAPI)

3

Computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI)

4

Computer-assisted web interview

5

Other

Localisation

COUNTRY

Country of residence

Not Blank

Country of residence (SCL GEO alpha-2 code)

All individuals

Technical

Localisation

GEO_NUTS1

Region of residence

Not Blank

NUTS 1 region (3 characters, alphanumeric)

All households

Technical

Localisation

GEO_NUTS2

(optional)

Region of residence (optional)

Not Blank

NUTS 2 region (4 characters, alphanumeric)

All households

Technical

Blank

Option not included

Localisation

GEO_NUTS3

(optional)

Region of residence (optional)

Not Blank

NUTS 3 region (5 characters, alphanumeric – NUTS 3 code for future alternate aggregation of regions, not for publication of NUTS 3 breakdowns)

All households

Technical

Blank

Option not included

Localisation

DEG_URBA

Degree of urbanisation

1

Cities

All households

Technical

2

Towns and suburbs

3

Rural areas

Localisation

GEO_DEV

Geographical location

1

Less developed region

All households

Technical

2

Transition region

3

More developed region

Blank

Not stated (code for non-EU countries)

Demography

SEX

Sex

1

Male

All individuals

Collected

2

Female

Demography

YEARBIR

Year of birth

YYYY

Year of birth (4 digits)

All individuals

Collected

Demography

PASSBIR

Passing of birthday

1

Yes

All individuals

Collected

2

No

Demography

AGE

Age in completed years

nnn

Age in completed years (from 1 to 3 digits)

All individuals

Derived

Citizenship and migrant background

CITIZENSHIP

Country of main citizenship

Not blank

Country of main citizenship (SCL GEO alpha-2 code)

All individuals

Collected

STLS

Stateless

FOR

Foreign citizenship but country unknown

Blank

Not stated

Citizenship and migrant background

CNTRYB

Country of birth

Not blank

Country of birth (SCL GEO alpha-2 code)

All individuals

Collected

FOR

Foreign-born but country of birth unknown

Blank

Not stated

Household composition

HH_POP

Household size (number of members in the household)

Nn

Number of members of the household (including children)

All households

Collected

Blank

Not stated

Household composition

HH_POP_16_24 (optional)

Number of members of the household aged from 16 to 24 (optional)

Nn

Number of members of the household aged from 16 to 24

All households

Collected

Blank

Option not included

Household composition

HH_POP_16_24S (optional)

Number of students of the household aged 16 to 24

(optional)

Nn

Number of students of the household aged 16 to 24

All households

Collected

Blank

Option not included

Household composition

HH_POP_25_64 (optional)

Number of members of the household aged from 25 to 64 (optional)

Nn

Number of members of the household aged 25 to 64

All households

Collected

Blank

Option not included

Household composition

HH_POP_65_MAX (optional)

Number of members of the household aged more than or equal to 65 (optional)

Nn

Number of members of the household aged more than or equal to 65

All households

Collected

Blank

Option not included

Household composition

HH_CHILD

Number of children under 16

Nn

Number of children under 16

All households

Collected

Blank

Not stated

Household composition

HH_CHILD_14_15

(optional)

Number of children aged from 14 to 15 (optional)

Nn

Number of children aged from 14 to 15

All households

Collected

Blank

Option not included

Household composition

HH_CHILD_5_13

(optional)

Number of children aged from 5 to 13 (optional)

Nn

Number of children aged from 5 to 13

All households

Collected

Blank

Option not included

Household composition

HH_CHILD_LE_4

(optional)

Number of children aged less than or equal to 4 (optional)

Nn

Number of children aged less than or equal to 4

All households

Collected

Blank

Option not included

Main activity status (self-defined)

MAINSTAT

Main activity status (self-defined)

1

Employed

All individuals aged 16 and more

Collected

2

Unemployed

3

Retired

4

Unable to work due to long-standing health problems

5

Student, pupil

6

Fulfilling domestic tasks

7

Compulsory military or civilian service

8

Other

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Elementary job characteristics

STAPRO

Status in employment in main job

1

Self-employed person with employees

Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1

Collected

2

Self-employed person without employees

3

Employee

4

Family worker (unpaid)

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Elementary job characteristics

NACE1D

(optional)

Economic activity of the local unit for main job (optional)

Not blank

NACE code at section level (one character (from A to U))

Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1

Collected

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Elementary job characteristics

ISCO2D

Occupation in main job

nn

ISCO code at 2-digit level

Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1

Collected

Blank

Not stated

-1

Not applicable

Elementary job characteristics

OCC_ICT

ICT professional or non-ICT professional

1

ICT professional

Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1

Collected

0

Non-ICT professional

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Elementary job characteristics

OCC_MAN

Manual or non-manual worker

1

Manual worker

Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1

Collected

0

Non-Manual worker

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Elementary job characteristics

EMPST_WKT

(optional)

Full- or part-time main job (self-defined) (optional)

1

Full-time job

Individuals where MAINSTAT = 1

Collected

2

Part-time job

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Duration of contract

EMPST_CONTR (optional)

Permanency of main job (optional)

1

Permanent job

Individuals where STAPRO = 3

Collected

2

Fixed-term contract

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Educational attainment level

ISCEDD

Educational attainment level (highest level of education successfully completed)

0

No formal education or below ISCED 1

All individuals aged 16 and more

Collected

1

ISCED 1 Primary education

2

ISCED 2 Lower secondary education

3

ISCED 3 Upper secondary education

4

ISCED 4 Post-secondary non-tertiary education

5

ISCED 5 Short-cycle tertiary education

6

ISCED 6 Bachelor’s or equivalent level

7

ISCED 7 Master’s or equivalent level

8

ISCED 8 Doctoral or equivalent level

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Educational attainment level

ISCED

Educational attainment level aggregated

0

At most lower secondary education level (ISCEDD = 0, 1 or 2)

All individuals aged 16 and more

Derived

3

Upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCEDD = 3 or 4)

5

Tertiary education (ISCEDD = 5, 6, 7 or 8)

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Elements of the Minimum European Health Module

GALI

Limitation in activities because of health problems

1

Severely limited

All individuals aged 16 and more

Collected

2

Limited but not severely

3

Not limited at all

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Total monthly household income

HH_IQ5

Total average net current monthly income

1

Lower equivalised net current monthly income group

All households

Collected

2

Low to medium equivalised net current monthly income group

3

Medium equivalised net current monthly income group

4

Medium to high equivalised net current monthly income group

5

Higher equivalised net current monthly income group

Blank

Not stated

Access to ICT

IACC

Access of the household to the internet at home (by any device)

1

Yes

All households

Collected

0

No

8

Don’t know

Blank

Not stated

Use and frequency of use of ICT

IU

Most recent internet use, at any location, with any enabling device

1

Within the last 3 months

All individuals

Collected

2

Between 3 months and a year ago

3

More than 1 year ago

4

Never used it

Blank

Not stated

Use and frequency of use of ICT

IFUS

Average frequency of internet use in the last 3 months

1

Several times during the day

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

2

Once a day or almost every day

3

At least once a week (but not every day)

4

Less than once a week

9

Not applicable

Blank

Not stated

Internet activities

IUEM

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for sending/receiving e-mails

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUPH1

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for making calls (including video calls) over the internet

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUSNET

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for participating on social media (creating user profile, posting messages or other contributions)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUCHAT1

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for instant messaging (exchanging messages)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUIF

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for finding information about goods or services

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUNW1

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for reading online news sites, newspapers or news magazines

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUPOL2

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for expressing opinions on civic or political issues on websites or in social media

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUVOTE

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for taking part in online consultations or voting to define civic or political issues (such as urban planning, signing a petition)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUMUSS1

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for listening to music (such as web radio, music streaming) or downloading music

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUSTV

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching internet streamed TV programmes (live or catch-up) from TV broadcasters (such as [national examples])

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUVOD

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching commercial streaming services

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUVSS

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for watching video content from sharing services

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUPDG

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for playing or downloading games

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUPCAST

(optional)

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for listening to podcasts or downloading podcasts

(optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IHIF

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for seeking health-related information (such as about injuries, diseases, nutrition, improving health)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUMAPP

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for making an appointment with a practitioner via a website or app (such as of a hospital, a health care centre, a physiotherapist or a psychotherapist)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUAPR

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for accessing personal health records online

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUOHC

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for using other health services via a website or app instead of having to go to the hospital or visit a doctor (such as by getting a prescription or a consultation online)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUSELL

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for selling goods or services via a website or app

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUBK

Internet use in the last 3 months for private purpose for internet banking (including mobile banking)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUOLC

Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by doing an online course

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUOLM

Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by using online learning material other than a complete online course (such as video tutorials, webinars, electronic textbooks, learning apps or platforms)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUOCIS1

Internet use in the last 3 months for conducting learning activities for educational, professional or private purposes, by communicating with educators or learners using audio or video online tools

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUOFE

Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for formal education (such as school or university)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IUOLC = 1 or IUOLM = 1 or IUOCIS1 = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUOW

Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for professional/work-related purposes

1

Ticked

Individuals where IUOLC = 1 or IUOLM = 1 or IUOCIS1 = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUOPP

Learning activities the respondent participated in, in the last 3 months, for private purpose

1

Ticked

Individuals where IUOLC = 1 or IUOLM = 1 or IUOCIS1 = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Internet activities

IUACRG

Having opened an account or registered with a free app or service (such as subscription/account for social media, apps for buying transport tickets, music streaming, games)

1

Yes

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

No

9

Not stated

Internet activities

IUACDL

Deleted or tried to delete (or close) own account of a free app or service (such as social media, apps for buying transport tickets, music streaming, games) in the last 3 months

1

Yes

Individuals where IUACRG = 1

Collected

0

No

9

Not stated

Internet activities

IUACDLP

Problems encountered when trying to delete own account of a free app or service (such as difficulty to find a way to delete the account, spending a disproportionate amount of time to do it, technical issues, unacceptable conditions for withdrawal, inability to succeed) in the last 3 months

1

Yes

Individuals where IUACRG = 1 and IUACDL = 1

Collected

0

No

9

Not stated

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVIP

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in accessing by the respondent information stored about himself/herself by public authorities or public services (such as information regarding [national examples])

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVIDB

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in accessing by the respondent information from public databases or registers (such as information about availability of books in public libraries, cadastral registers, enterprise registers)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOV12IF

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in obtaining information by the respondent (for example about services, benefits, entitlements, laws, opening hours)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVIX

Respondent has not accessed any personal records or databases nor obtained any information via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOV12FM

Downloading/printing official forms by the respondent from a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months

1

Yes

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

No

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVAPR

Making an appointment or reservation by the respondent via a website or app with public authorities or public services (such as reservation of a book in a public library, appointment with a government servant or a state healthcare provider) for private purpose in the last 12 months

1

Yes

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

No

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVPOST

(Optional)

Receiving by the respondent any official communication or documents sent by public authorities via the respondent’s account on a website or app (name of the service, if applicable in the country) of public authorities or services (such as notifications of fines or invoices, letters, service of court summons, court documents [national examples]) for private purpose in the last 12 months? Usage of email or SMS based information messages or notifications that a document is available should be excluded (optional)

1

Yes

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

No

Blank

Option not included or Not Stated

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVTAX2

Completed, edited, reviewed or approved respondent’s own tax declaration via a website or app for private purpose in the last 12 months

1

Yes

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

No

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVODC

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in requesting by the respondent official documents or certificates (such as graduation, birth, marriage, divorce, death, residence certificates, police or criminal records [national examples])

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVBE

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in requesting benefits or entitlements by the respondent (such as pension, unemployment, child allowance, enrolment in schools, universities [national examples])

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVRCC

Activities via a website or app of public authorities or public services for private purpose in the last 12 months consisting in making other requests, claims or complaints by the respondent (such as reporting theft to the police, launching a legal complaint, requesting legal aid, initiating a civil claim procedure in front of a court [national examples])

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVNN

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –respondent did not have to request any documents or to make any claims

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVLS

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – lack of skills or knowledge (such as respondent did not know how to use the website or app or it was too complicated to use)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVSEC

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – concerns about the security of personal data or unwillingness to pay online (credit card fraud)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVEID

(Optional)

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – lack of electronic signature, activated electronic identification (eID) or any other tool to use the eID (required for using the services) [national examples] (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVOP

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – another person did it on the respondent’s behalf (such as consultant, adviser, relative)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVNAP

(Optional)

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – there was no such online service available (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IRGOVOTH

Reasons for not requesting any official documents or not making any claims via a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – other reason

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVODC = 0 and IGOVBE = 0 and IGOVRCC = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IGOVANYS

Respondent has interacted with public authorities

9

IF IU<> 1 and IU<> 2 THEN 9

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Derived

1

ELSE IF IGOVIP = 1 or IGOVIDB = 1 or IGOV12IF = 1 or IGOV12FM = 1 or IGOVAPR = 1 or IGOVPOST = 1 or IGOVTAX2 = 1 or IGOVODC = 1 or IGOVBE = 1 or IGOVRCC = 1 THEN 1

0

ELSE 0

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVDU

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – website or app was difficult to use (such as it was not user-friendly, the wording was not clear, procedure was not well explained)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVTP

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –technical problems experienced when using website or app (such as long loading, website crashed)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVEID

(optional)

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –problems in using the electronic signature or electronic identification (eID) (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVPAY

(optional)

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – the respondent was not able to pay via the website or app (such as due to lack of access to the payment methods required) (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVMOB

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months – the respondent was not able to access the service on smartphone or tablet (such as non compatible device version or non-available applications)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVOTH

Issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months –other issue

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Interaction with public authorities

IIGOVX

The respondent has not encountered any issues when using a website or app of public authorities or public services in the last 12 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IGOVANYS = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

IBUY

Last purchase or order of goods or services over the internet for private use

1

Within the last 3 months

Individuals where IU = 1 or IU = 2

Collected

2

Between 3 months and a year ago

3

More than 1 year ago

4

Never bought or ordered over the internet

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BCLOT1

Internet use for buying clothes (including sport clothing), shoes or accessories (such as bags, jewellery) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where

IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BSPG

Internet use for buying sports goods (excluding sport clothing) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BCG

Internet use for buying children toys or childcare items (such as nappies, bottles, baby strollers) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BFURN1

Internet use for buying furniture, home accessories (such as carpets or curtains) or gardening products (such as tools, plants) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BMUFL

Internet use for buying music as CDs, vinyls etc. and/or films or series as DVDs, Blu-ray etc. from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BBOOKNLG

Internet use for buying printed books, magazines or newspapers from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BHARD1

Internet use for buying computers, tablets, mobile phones or accessories from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BEEQU1

Internet use for buying consumer electronics (such as TV-sets, stereos, cameras, sound bars or smart speakers, virtual assistants) or household appliances (such as washing machines) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BMED1

Internet use for buying medicine or dietary supplements such as vitamins (excluding online renewal of prescriptions) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BFDR

Internet use for buying deliveries from restaurants, fast-food chains, catering services from enterprises or private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BFDS

Internet use for buying food or beverages from stores or from meal-kits providers from enterprises or private persons via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BCBW

Internet use for buying cosmetics, beauty or wellness products from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BCPH

Internet use for buying cleaning products or personal hygiene products (such as toothbrushes, handkerchiefs, washing detergents, cleaning cloths) from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BBMC

Internet use for buying bicycles, mopeds, cars, or other vehicles or their spare parts from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BOPG

Internet use for buying other physical goods from enterprises or private persons (including used goods) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BSIMC

Internet use for buying subscriptions to the internet or mobile phone connections via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BSUTIL

Internet use for buying subscriptions to electricity, water or heating supply, waste disposal or similar services via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BTPS_E

Internet use for buying transport services from enterprises, such as bus, train, flight ticket or taxi ride, via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BRA_E

Internet use for renting accommodation from enterprises such as hotels or travel agencies via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BTICK2

Internet use for buying tickets to events (such as concerts, cinema, sports events, fairs) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BBOOK2

Internet use for buying e-books or audio books as downloads (including updates) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BSOFT2

Internet use for buying software as downloads (including upgrades) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BGAMES2

Internet use for buying games as downloads (including upgrades) or virtual in-game items via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BMUSS2

Internet use for having a paid subscription (including existing and new subscriptions) to a music streaming service for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BFLMS2

Internet use for having a paid subscription (including existing and new subscriptions) to films, series or sports streaming services for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BBOOKNLS2

Internet use for having a paid subscription (including existing and new subscriptions) to online news sites, online newspapers (e-papers) or online magazines via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BGAMSS

Internet use for having a paid subscription (including existing and new subscriptions) to gaming streaming services for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BHLFTS2

Internet use for having a paid subscription (including existing and new subscriptions) to apps related to health or fitness for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BAPP2

Internet use for having a paid subscription (including existing and new subscriptions) to other apps (such as apps related to learning languages, travelling, weather) for private use in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BOTS (optional)

Internet use for buying any other services (excluding financial and insurance services) via a website or app for private use in the last 3 months (optional)

1

Yes

Individuals where IBUY = 1

Collected

0

No

Blank

Option not included or not stated

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BFIN_IN1

Internet use for buying insurance policies, including travel insurance, also as a package together with for example a plane ticket, via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BFIN_CR1

Internet use for taking a loan, mortgage or arranging credit from banks or other financial providers via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

e-Commerce

BFIN_SH1

Internet use for buying or selling shares, bonds, units in funds or other financial assets via a website or app for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DEM2

Use of internet-connected (smart) thermostat, utility meter, lights, plug-ins or other internet-connected solutions for energy management for the respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DSEC2

Use of internet-connected home alarm system, smoke detector, security cameras, door locks or other internet-connected security or safety solutions for the respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DHA2

Use of internet-connected home appliances such as robot vacuums, fridges, ovens, coffee machines, gardening or irrigation tools for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DVA2

Use of a virtual assistant in the form of a smart speaker or of an app for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DX2

Respondent did not use any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where (IOT_DEM2 = Blank or IOT_DEM2 = 0) and (IOT_DSEC2 = Blank or IOT_DSEC2 = 0) and (IOT_DHA2 = Blank or IOT_DHA2 = 0) and (IOT_DVA2 = Blank or IU = 1IOT_DVA2 = 0)

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BDK2

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months – respondent did not know that such devices or systems exist

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_DX2 = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BNN2

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months – respondent had no need to use those connected devices or systems

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_BDK2 = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BCST2

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months – costs too high

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_BDK2 = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BLC2

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months – lack of compatibility with other devices or systems

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_BDK2 = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BLSK2

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months – lack of skills to use those devices or systems

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_BDK2 = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BCPP2

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months – concerns about the privacy and protection of data about the respondent generated by those devices or systems

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_BDK2 = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BCSC2

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months – concerns about security (such as that the device or system will be hacked)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_BDK2 = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BCSH2

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months – concerns about safety or health (such as that the use of the device or system could lead to an accident, injury or health problem)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_BDK2 = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_BOTH2

Reasons for not using any of the internet-connected devices for energy management, security or safety solutions, home appliances or virtual assistants for private purposes in the last 3 months – other reasons

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_BDK2 = 0

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_IUTV2

Internet use on an internet-connected TV in the respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_IUGC2

Internet use on an internet-connected game console in the respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_IUHA2

Internet use on an internet-connected home audio system or smart speakers in the respondent’s home for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DCS2

Use of an internet-connected smart watch, fitness band, internet-connected goggles or headsets, safety- trackers, internet-connected accessories, internet-connected clothes or shoes for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DHE2

Use of internet-connected devices for monitoring blood pressure, sugar level, body weight (such as smart scales), care robots or other internet-connected devices for health and medical care for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DTOY2

Use of toys connected to the internet (including for children or adults), such as robot toys, drones or dolls for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_DCAR2

Use of a car with built-in wireless internet connection for private purposes in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_USE2

Respondent used internet of things in the last 3 months

9

IF IU = Blank or IU<> 1 THEN 9

Individuals where IU = 1

Derived

1

ELSE IF IOT_DEM2 = 1 or

IOT_DSEC2 = 1 or IOT_DHA2 = 1 or IOT_DVA2 = 1 or IOT_IUTV2 = 1 or IOT_IUGC2 = 1 or IOT_IUHA2 = 1 or IOT_DCS2 = 1 or IOT_DHE2 = 1 or IOT_DTOY2 = 1 or IOT_DCAR2 = 1 THEN 1

0

ELSE 0

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_PSEC2

Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – security or privacy problems (such as the device or system was hacked, problems with the protection of information about the respondent and his/her family generated by those devices or systems) in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_USE2 = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_PSHE2

Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – safety or health problems (such as the use of the device or system lead to an accident, injury or health problem) in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_USE2 = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_PDU2

Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – difficulties with using the device (such as setting-up, installing, connecting, pairing the device) in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_USE2 = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_POTH2

Problems encountered with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems – other problems (such as connection problems, support problems) in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_USE2 = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Connection to the internet from anywhere

IOT_PX2

Respondent has not encountered any problem with the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems in the last 3 months

1

Ticked

Individuals where IOT_USE2 = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_DMOB

Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her mobile phone or smartphone that he/she replaced or no longer uses (excluding devices provided by employers)

1

It is still kept in respondent’s household, but it is currently not in use

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

2

It was sold by the respondent or given to someone else

3

It was disposed of in electronic waste collection/recycling (including leaving it to the retailer to dispose of)

4

It was disposed of but not in electronic waste collection/recycling

5

Respondent never owned one or it is still in use

6

Other

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_DLT

Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her laptop or tablet that he/she replaced or no longer uses (excluding devices provided by employers)

1

It is still kept in respondent’s household, but it is currently not in use

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

2

It was sold by the respondent or given to someone else

3

It was disposed of in electronic waste collection/recycling (including leaving it to the retailer to dispose of)

4

It was disposed of but not in electronic waste collection/recycling

5

Respondent never owned one or it is still in use

6

Other

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_DPC

Way in which the respondent dealt with his/her desktop computer that he/she replaced or no longer uses (excluding devices provided by employers)

1

It is still kept in respondent’s household, but it is currently not in use

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

2

It was sold by the respondent or given to someone else

3

It was disposed of in electronic waste collection/recycling (including leaving it to the retailer to dispose of)

4

It was disposed of but not in electronic waste collection/recycling

5

Respondent never owned one or it is still in use

6

Other

Blank

Not stated

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_PP

(optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – price (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_BDS

(optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – brand, design or size

(optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_PHD

(optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – hardware characteristics (such as storage, processor speed, camera, graphics card) (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_PECD

(optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – eco-design of the device such as durable, upgradeable and reparable design that requires fewer materials; environmentally friendly materials used for packaging (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_PEG

(optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – possibility to extend the life span of the device by buying extra guarantee (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_PEE

(optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – energy efficiency of the device (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_PTBS

(optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – a take-back scheme offered by manufacturer or seller (i.e. the manufacturer or seller takes the device which becomes obsolete at no cost or offers discounts to the client to purchase another device) (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_PX

(optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – the respondent has not considered any of the mentioned characteristics (optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable

Effect of use

ECO_PBX

(optional)

Characteristics considered as important by the respondent when he/she most recently bought a mobile or smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer – the respondent never bought any of these devices

(optional)

1

Ticked

Individuals where IU = 1

Collected

0

Not ticked

Blank

Option not included

9

Not applicable