Detailed topic Variable identifier Variable name

Data collection information DB010 Year of the survey

24 technical variables (annual) DB020 Country of residence

3 derived variable (annual) DB040 Region of residence

DB050 Stratum

DB060 Primary sampling unit (PSU)

DB062 Secondary sampling unit (SSU)

DB070 Order of selection of PSU

DB075 Rotational group

DB076 Interview wave

DB110 Household status

DB120 Contact at address

DB130 Household questionnaire result

DB135 Household interview acceptance

RB010 Year of the survey

RB020 Country of residence

HB010 Year of the survey

HB020 Country of residence

HB040 Day of the household interview

HB050 Month of the household interview

HB060 Year of the household interview

HB100 Number of minutes to complete the household questionnaire

PB010 Year of the survey

PB020 Country of residence

PB090 Day of the personal interview

PB100 Month of the personal interview

PB110 Year of the personal interview

PB120 Number of minutes to complete the personal questionnaire

Identification DB030 Household ID

9 technical variables (annual) RB030 Personal ID

RB032 Sequential number of the person in the household

RB040 Current household identification (ID)

RB100 Sample person or co-resident

HB030 Household ID

HB070 Personal ID of the person responding to the household questionnaire

PB030 Personal ID

PB265 Personal ID of the person who filled in the individual questionnaire

Weights DB080 Household design weight

16 technical variables (annual) DB090 Household cross-sectional weight

DB095 Household longitudinal weight

RB050 Personal cross-sectional weight

RB060 Personal base weight

RB062 Longitudinal weight (two-year duration)

RB063 Longitudinal weight (three-year duration)

RB064 Longitudinal weight (four-year duration)

RB065 Longitudinal weight (five-year duration)

RB066 Longitudinal weight (six-year duration)

RL070 Children’s cross-sectional weight for childcare

PB040 Personal cross-sectional weight (all household members aged 16 and over)

PB050 Personal base weight (all household members aged 16 and over)

PB060 Personal cross-sectional weight for selected respondent

PB070 Personal design weight for selected respondent

PB080 Personal base weight for selected respondent

Interview characteristics RB250 Data status

4 technical variables (annual) HB130 Interviewing mode used (household)

PB260 Nature of participation in the survey

PB270 Interviewing mode used (person)

Localisation 1 technical variable (annual) DB100 Degree of urbanisation

Demography RB080 Year of birth

9 collected variables (annual) RB081 Age in completed years

9 derived variables (annual) RB082 Age in completed years at the time of the interview

RB083 Passing of birthday at the time of the interview

RB090 Sex

RB110 Membership status

RB120 Location where the person moved

RB220 Father ID

RB230 Mother ID

RB240 Spouse/partner ID

RB245 Respondent status

PB140 Year of birth

PB150 Sex

PB160 Father ID

PB170 Mother ID

PB180 Spouse/partner ID

PB190 Marital status

PB200 Consensual union

Citizenship and migrant background RB280 Country of birth

4 collected variables (annual) RB290 Country of main citizenship

PB230 Country of birth of the father

PB240 Country of birth of the mother

Household composition RB200 Residential status

2 collected variables (annual) RG_Z# Household grid

Household composition — additional specific details HB110 Household type

3 derived variables (annual) HB120 Household size

PB205 Partners living in the same household

Duration of stay in the country 1 collected variable (annual) RB285 Duration of stay in the country of residence in completed years

Disability and Minimum European Health Module PH010 Self-perceived general health

3 collected variables (annual) PH020 Long standing health problems

PH030 Limitation in activities because of health problems

Children health RCH010 General health (child)

2 collected variables (every 3 years) RCH020 Limitation in activities because of health problems (child)

Access to healthcare PH040 Unmet need for medical examination or treatment

4 collected variables (annual) PH050 Main reason for unmet need for medical examination or treatment

PH060 Unmet need for dental examination or treatment

PH070 Main reason for unmet need for dental examination or treatment

Access to health care (children) HCH010 Unmet need for medical examination or treatment (children)

4 collected variables (every 3 years) HCH020 Main reason for unmet need for medical examination or treatment (children)

HCH030 Unmet need for dental examination or treatment (children)

HCH040 Main reason for unmet need for dental examination or treatment (children)

Main activity status (self-defined) RB211 Main activity status (self-defined)

4 collected variables (annual) PL032 Self-defined current economic status

PL040A Status in employment

PL040B Status in employment (last job)

Elementary job characteristics PL051A Occupation in main job

5 collected variables (annual) PL051B Occupation (last job)

PL111A Economic activity of the local unit for the main job

PL111B Economic activity of the local unit (last job)

PL145 Full or part-time main job (self-defined)

Duration of contract 1 collected variable (annual) PL141 Permanency of main job

Detailed labour market situation PL073 Number of months spent in full-time work as employee

1 collected variable (annual) PL074 Number of months spent in part-time work as employee

11 derived variables (annual) PL075 Number of months spent in full-time work as self-employed (including family worker)

PL076 Number of months spent in part-time work as self-employed (including family worker)

PL080 Number of months spent in unemployment

PL085 Number of months spent in retirement

PL086 Number of months unable to work due to long-standing health problems

PL087 Number of months spent studying

PL088 Number of months spent in compulsory military service

PL089 Number of months spent fulfilling domestic tasks

PL090 Number of months spent in other activity

PL271 Duration of the most recent unemployment spell

Supervisory responsibilities 1 collected variable (annual) PL150 Supervisory responsibility in the main job

Previous work experience PL016 Existence of previous employment experience

2 collected variables (annual) PL200 Number of years spent in paid work (as employee or self-employed)

Calendar of activities PL211A Main activity in January

12 collected variables (annual) PL211B Main activity in February

PL211C Main activity in March

PL211D Main activity in April

PL211E Main activity in May

PL211F Main activity in June

PL211G Main activity in July

PL211H Main activity in August

PL211I Main activity in September

PL211J Main activity in October

PL211K Main activity in November

PL211L Main activity in December

Working hours PL060 Number of hours usually worked per week in the main job

2 collected variables (annual) PL100 Total number of hours usually worked per week in the second, third, … jobs

Educational attainment level 1 collected variable (annual) PE041 Educational attainment level

Participation in formal education activities (current) RL010 Education at pre-school

4 collected variables (annual) RL020 Education at compulsory school

PE010 Participation in formal education and training (student or apprentice)

PE021 Level of current/most recent formal education or training activity

Quality of life PW010 Overall life satisfaction

2 collected variables (annual) PW191 Trust in others

Material deprivation HD080 Replacing worn-out furniture

14 collected variables (annual) HH050 Ability to keep home adequately warm

HS040 Capacity to afford paying for one week annual holiday away from home

HS050 Capacity to afford a meal with meat, chicken, fish (or vegetarian equivalent) every second day

HS060 Capacity to face unexpected financial expenses

HS090 Do you have a computer

HS110 Do you have a car

HS120 Ability to make ends meet

PD020 Replace worn-out clothes by some new (not second-hand) ones

PD030 Two pairs of properly fitting shoes (including a pair of all-weather shoes)

PD050 Get-together with friends/family (relatives) for a drink/meal at least once a month

PD060 Regularly participate in a leisure activity

PD070 Spend a small amount of money each week on yourself

PD080 Internet connection for personal use at home

Children-specific deprivation HD100 Some new (not second-hand) clothes

13 collected variables (every 3 years) HD110 Two pairs of properly fitting shoes (including a pair of all-weather shoes)

HD120 Fruits and vegetables once a day

HD140 One meal with meat, chicken or fish (or vegetarian equivalent) at least once a day

HD150 Books at home suitable for their age

HD160 Outdoor leisure equipment

HD170 Indoor games

HD180 Regular leisure activity

HD190 Celebrations on special occasions

HD200 Invite friends round to play or eat from time to time

HD210 Participate in school trips and school events that cost money

HD220 Suitable place to study or do homework

HD240 Go on holiday away from home at least one week per year

Main housing characteristics HH010 Dwelling type

3 collected variables (annual) HH021 Tenure status of the household

HH030 Number of rooms available to the household

Housing cost including reduced utility costs HH060 Current rent related to the occupied dwelling

4 collected variables (annual) HH070 Total housing cost

HH071 Mortgage principal repayment

HS022 Reduced utility cost

Childcare RL030 Childcare at centre-based services outside school hours (before/after)

4 collected variables (annual) RL040 Childcare at day-care centre

RL050 Childcare by a professional child-minder at child’s home or at child-minder’s home

RL060 Childcare by grandparents, household members other than parents, other relatives, friends or neighbours

Income from work PY010G/PY010N Employee cash or near cash income

5 collected variables (annual) PY020G/PY020N Non-cash employee income

PY021G/PY021N Company car

PY030G Employer’s social insurance contribution

PY050G/PY050N Cash profits or losses from self-employment

Income from social transfers HY050G/HY050N Family/Children-related allowances

8 collected variables (annual) HY060G/HY060N Social exclusion allowances/benefits not classified elsewhere

32 variables known to the countries (annual) HY070G/HY070N Housing allowances

PY090G/PY090N Unemployment benefits

PY110G/PY110N Survivor’ benefits

PY120G/PY120N Sickness benefits

PY130G/PY130N Disability benefits

PY140G/PY140N Education-related allowances

HY051G Family/Children-related allowances (Contributory and means-tested)

HY052G Family/Children-related allowances (Contributory and non means-tested)

HY053G Family/Children-related allowances (Non-contributory and means-tested)

HY054G Family/Children-related allowances (Non-contributory and non means-tested)

HY061G Social exclusion allowances/benefits not classified elsewhere (Contributory and means-tested)

HY062G Social exclusion allowances/benefits not classified elsewhere (Contributory and non means-tested)

HY063G Social exclusion allowances/benefits not classified elsewhere (Non-contributory and means-tested)

HY064G Social exclusion allowances/benefits not classified elsewhere (Non-contributory and non means-tested)

HY071G Housing allowances (Contributory and means-tested)

HY072G Housing allowances (Contributory and non means-tested)

HY073G Housing allowances (Non-contributory and means-tested)

HY074G Housing allowances (Non-contributory and non means-tested)

PY091G Unemployment benefits (Contributory and means-tested)

PY092G Unemployment benefits (Contributory and non means-tested)

PY093G Unemployment benefits (Non-contributory and means-tested)

PY094G Unemployment benefits (Non-contributory and non means-tested)

PY111G Survivor’ benefits (Contributory and means-tested)

PY112G Survivor’ benefits (Contributory and non means-tested)

PY113G Survivor’ benefits (Non-contributory and means-tested)

PY114G Survivor’ benefits (Non-contributory and non means-tested)

PY121G Sickness benefits (Contributory and means-tested)

PY122G Sickness benefits (Contributory and non means-tested)

PY123G Sickness benefits (Non-contributory and means-tested)

PY124G Sickness benefits (Non-contributory and non means-tested)

PY131G Disability benefits (Contributory and means-tested)

PY132G Disability benefits (Contributory and non means-tested)

PY133G Disability benefits (Non-contributory and means-tested)

PY134G Disability benefits (Non-contributory and non means-tested)

PY141G Education-related allowances (Contributory and means-tested)

PY142G Education-related allowances (Contributory and non means-tested)

PY143G Education-related allowances (Non-contributory and means-tested)

PY144G Education-related allowances (Non-contributory and non means-tested)

Income from pensions PY080G/PY080N Pension from individual private plans

2 collected variables (annual) PY100G/PY100N Old-age benefits

4 variables known to the countries (annual) PY101G Old-age benefits (Contributory and means-tested)

PY102G Old-age benefits (Contributory and non means-tested)

PY103G Old-age benefits (Non-contributory and means-tested)

PY104G Old-age benefits (Non-contributory and non means-tested)

Other incomes, including income from property and capital and inter-household transfers HY040G/HY040N Income from rental of property or land

7 collected variables (annual) HY080G/HY080N Regular inter-household cash transfer received

HY081G/HY081N Alimonies received (compulsory + voluntary)

HY090G/HY090N Interest, dividends, profit from capital investments in unincorporated business

HY100G/HY100N Interest repayments on mortgage

HY110G/HY110N Income received by people aged under 16

HY170G/HY170N Value of goods produced for own consumption

Taxes and contributions actually paid after reductions HY120G/HY120N Regular taxes on wealth

7 collected variables (annual) HY121G/HY121N Taxes paid on ownership of household main dwelling

HY130G/HY130N Regular inter-household cash transfer paid

HY131G/HY131N Alimonies paid (compulsory + voluntary)

HY140G/HY140N Tax on income and social contributions

HY145N Repayments/receipts for tax adjustment

PY035G/PY035N Contributions to individual private pension plans

Total annual income at the level of persons and households HI010 Change in the household income compared to the previous year

4 collected variables (annual) HI020 Reason for increase in income

4 derived variables (annual) HI030 Reason for decrease in income

HI040 Expectation of the household income in the next 12 months

HY010 Total household gross income

HY020 Total disposable household income

HY022 Total disposable household income before social transfers other than old-age and survivor’s benefits

HY023 Total disposable household income before social transfers including old-age and survivor’s benefits

Arrears HS011 Arrears on mortgage or rental payments

4 collected variables (annual) HS021 Arrears on utility bills

HS031 Arrears on hire purchase instalments or other loan payments

HS150 Financial burden of the repayment of debts from hire purchases or loans

Ad-hoc subject module 2021

Living arrangements and conditions of children in separated and blended families HK010 Number of children who are household members and whose other parent lives outside the household

12 collected variables HK020 Number of children who are not household members and whose parent lives inside the household

1 derived variable PK010 Household member has children who are not household members

RK010 Parent ID and sequential number of the child who is not household member

RK020 Age of the child who is not household member

PK020 Main reason for not spending more time with children who are household members

PK030 Main reason for not spending more time with children who are not household members

RK030 Usual time the parent needs to get to the child who is not household member

RK040 Frequency of contact during the last 12 months (via phone, social media etc.) with the child who is not household member

RK050 Child having a bedroom in which to sleep (including bedroom shared with siblings)

RK060 Frequency of actively spending time with the child (meals, play, homework, walking, talking, etc.)

RK070 Number of nights per month the child spends in the household (average)