Title of dataset
ESS round
Production date
Respondent's identification number
Country
TV watching, total time on average weekday
TV watching, news/politics/current affairs on average weekday
Radio listening, total time on average weekday
Radio listening, news/politics/current affairs on average weekday
Newspaper reading, total time on average weekday
Newspaper reading, politics/current affairs on average weekday
Personal use of internet/e-mail/www
Most people can be trusted or you can't be too careful
Most people try to take advantage of you, or try to be fair
Most of the time people helpful or mostly looking out for themselves
How interested in politics
Politics too complicated to understand
Making mind up about political issues
Trust in country's parliament
Trust in the legal system
Trust in the police
Trust in politicians
Trust in political parties
Trust in the European Parliament
Trust in the United Nations
Voted last national election
Party voted for in last national election, Belgium
Party voted for in last national election, Bulgaria
Party voted for in last national election, Switzerland
Party voted for in last national election, Cyprus
Party voted for in last national election, Czech Republic
Party voted for in last national election 1, Germany
Party voted for in last national election 2, Germany
Party voted for in last national election, Denmark
Party voted for in last national election, Estonia
Party voted for in last national election, Spain
Party voted for in last national election, Finland
Party voted for in last national election, France (ballot 1)
Party voted for in last national election, United Kingdom
Party voted for in last national election, Greece
Party voted for in last national election, Croatia
Party voted for in last national election, Hungary
Party voted for in last national election, Israel
Party voted for in last national election, Latvia
Party voted for in last national election, Netherlands
Party voted for in last national election, Norway
Party voted for in last national election, Poland
Party voted for in last national election, Portugal
Party voted for in last national election, Romania
Party voted for in last national election, Russian Federation
Party voted for in last national election, Sweden
Party voted for in last national election, Slovenia
Party voted for in last national election, Slovakia
Party voted for in last national election, Turkey
Party voted for in last national election, Ukraine
Contacted politician or government official last 12 months
Worked in political party or action group last 12 months
Worked in another organisation or association last 12 months
Worn or displayed campaign badge/sticker last 12 months
Signed petition last 12 months
Taken part in lawful public demonstration last 12 months
Boycotted certain products last 12 months
Feel closer to a particular party than all other parties
Which party feel closer to, Belgium
Which party feel closer to, Bulgaria
Which party feel closer to, Switzerland
Which party feel closer to, Cyprus
Which party feel closer to, Czech Republic
Which party feel closer to, Germany
Which party feel closer to, Denmark
Which party feel closer to, Estonia
Which party feel closer to, Spain
Which party feel closer to, Finland
Which party feel closer to, France
Which party feel closer to, United Kingdom
Which party feel closer to, Greece
Which party feel closer to, Croatia
Which party feel closer to, Hungary
Which party feel closer to, Israel
Which party feel closer to, Latvia
Which party feel closer to, Netherlands
Which party feel closer to, Norway
Which party feel closer to, Poland
Which party feel closer to, Portugal
Which party feel closer to, Romania
Which party feel closer to, Russian Federation
Which party feel closer to, Sweden
Which party feel closer to, Slovenia
Which party feel closer to, Slovakia
Which party feel closer to, Turkey
Which party feel closer to, Ukraine
How close to party
Member of political party
Member of which party, Belgium
Member of which party, Bulgaria
Member of which party, Switzerland
Member of which party, Cyprus
Member of which party, Czech Republic
Member of which party, Germany
Member of which party, Denmark
Member of which party, Estonia
Member of which party, Spain
Member of which party, Finland
Member of which party, France
Member of which party, United Kingdom
Member of which party, Greece
Member of which party, Croatia
Member of which party, Hungary
Member of which party, Israel
Member of which party, Latvia
Member of which party, Netherlands
Member of which party, Norway
Member of which party, Poland
Member of which party, Portugal
Member of which party, Romania
Member of which party, Russian Federation
Member of which party, Sweden
Member of which party, Slovenia
Member of which party, Slovakia
Member of which party, Turkey
Member of which party, Ukraine
Placement on left right scale
How satisfied with life as a whole
How satisfied with present state of economy in country
How satisfied with the national government
How satisfied with the way democracy works in country
State of education in country nowadays
State of health services in country nowadays
Government should reduce differences in income levels
Gays and lesbians free to live life as they whish
Ban political parties that wish overthrow democracy
Modern science can be relied on to solve environmental problems
European Union: European unification go further or gone too far
Allow many/few immigrants of same race/ethnic group as majority
Allow many/few immigrants of different race/ethnic group from majority
Allow many/few immigrants from poorer countries outside Europe
Immigration bad or good for country's economy
Country's cultural life undermined or enriched by immigrants
Immigrants make country worse or better place to live
How happy are you
How often socially meet with friends, relatives or colleagues
Anyone to discuss intimate and personal matters with
Take part in social activities compared to others of same age
Respondent or household member victim of burglary/assault last 5 years
Feeling of safety of walking alone in local area after dark
How often worry about your home being burgled
Worry about home burgled has effect on quality of life
How often worry about becoming a victim of violent crime
Worry about becoming victim of violent crime has effect on quality of life
How likely terrorist attack in Europe during next twelve months
How likely terrorist attack in country during next twelve months
Terrorist suspect in prison until police satisfied
Torture in country never justified even to prevent terrorist attack
Subjective general health
Hampered in daily activities by illness/disability/infirmary/mental problem
Belonging to particular religion or denomination
Religion or denomination belonging to at present
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Switzerland
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Cyprus
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Finland
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, United Kingdom
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Greece
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Hungary
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Israel
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Latvia
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Netherlands
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Norway
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Poland
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Portugal
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Romania
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Russian Federation
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Sweden
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Slovakia
Religion or denomination belonging to at present, Ukraine
Ever belonging to particular religion or denomination
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Switzerland
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Cyprus
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Finland
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, United Kingdom
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past,Greece
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Hungary
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Israel
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Latvia
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Netherlands
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Norway
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Poland
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Portugal
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Romania
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Russian Federation
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Sweden
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Slovakia
Religion or denomination belonging to in the past, Ukraine
How religious are you
How often attend religious services apart from special occasions
How often pray apart from at religious services
Member of a group discriminated against in this country
Discrimination of respondent's group: colour or race
Discrimination of respondent's group: nationality
Discrimination of respondent's group: religion
Discrimination of respondent's group: language
Discrimination of respondent's group: ethnic group
Discrimination of respondent's group: age
Discrimination of respondent's group: gender
Discrimination of respondent's group: sexuality
Discrimination of respondent's group: disability
Discrimination of respondent's group: other grounds
Discrimination of respondent's group: don't know
Discrimination of respondent's group: refusal
Discrimination of respondent's group: not applicable
Discrimination of respondent's group: no answer
Citizen of country
Citizenship
Born in country
Country of birth
How long ago first came to live in country
Language most often spoken at home: first mentioned
Language most often spoken at home: second mentioned
Belong to minority ethnic group in country
Father born in country
Country of birth, father
Mother born in country
Country of birth, mother
Large differences in income acceptable to reward talents and efforts
Schools teach children obey authority
Woman should be prepared to cut down on paid work for sake of family
For fair society, differences in standard of living should be small
People who break the law much harsher sentences
Men should have more right to job than women when jobs are scarce
Of every 100 working age how many unemployed and looking for work
Of every 100 working age how many long-term sick, disabled
Of every 100 working age how many not money for basic necessities
Of every 100 working age how many born outside country
Standard of living of pensioners
Standard of living of unemployed
Provision of affordable child care services for working parents
Opportunities for young people to find first full-time job
Job for everyone, governments' responsibility
Health care for the sick, governments' responsibility
Standard of living for the old, governments' responsibility
Standard of living for the unemployed, governments' responsibility
Child care services for working parents, governments' responsibility
Paid leave from work to care for sick family, governments' responsibility
Social benefits/services place too great strain on economy
Social benefits/services prevent widespread poverty
Social benefits/services lead to a more equal society
Social benefits/services encourage people other countries to come live here
Social benefits/services cost businesses too much in taxes/charges
Social benefits/services make it easier to combine work and family
Social benefits/services make people lazy
Social benefits/services make people less willing care for one another
Social benefits/services make people less willing look after themselves/family
Provision of health care, how efficient
Tax authorities, how efficient in doing their job
Doctors, nurses give special advantages or deal with everyone equally
Tax authorities give special advantages or deal with everyone equally
Government decrease/increase taxes and social spending
Taxation for higher versus lower earners
Higher or lower earners should get larger old age pensions
Higher or lower earners should get larger unemployment benefits
When should immigrants obtain rights to social benefits/services
Immigrants receive more or less than they contribute
Most unemployed people do not really try to find a job
Many with very low incomes get less benefit than legally entitled to
Many manage to obtain benefits/services not entitled to
Insufficient benefits in country to help people in real need
Employees often pretend they are sick to stay at home
Level of public health care affordable 10 years from now
Level of old age pension affordable 10 years from now
How likely unemployed and looking for work next 12 months
How likely less time paid work than like because care for family next 12 months
How likely not enough money for household necessities next 12 months
How likely not receive health care needed if become ill next 12 months
Age people stop being described as young
Age people start being described as old
Which age group belonging to
Strong or weak sense of belonging to age group
How most people view status of people in their 20s
How most people view status of people in their 40s
How most people view status of people over 70
How worried about level of crime committed by people in their 20s
How worried that employers prefer people in 20s rather than 40 or older
People in their 20s effect on customs and way of life
People in their 20s contribution to the economy these days
People over 70 a burden on health service these days
People over 70 effect on customs and way of life
People over 70 contribution to the economy these days
Most people view those in their 20s as friendly
Most people view those in their 20s as competent
Most people view those in their 20s as having high moral standards
Most people view those in their 20s with respect
Most people view those over 70 as friendly
Most people view those over 70 as competent
Most people view those over 70 as having high moral standards
Most people view those over 70 with respect
How acceptable for most people if qualified 30 year old appointed as their boss
How acceptable for most people if qualified 70 year old appointed as their boss
Most people view those in their 20s with envy
Most people view those in their 20s with pity
Most people view those in their 20s with admiration
Most people view those in their 20s with contempt
Most people view those over 70 with envy
Most people view those over 70 with pity
Most people view those over 70 with admiration
Most people view those over 70 with contempt
Overall how negative or positive feel towards people in their 20s
Overall how negative or positive feel towards people over 70
How often past year treated with prejudice because of age
How often past year treated with prejudice because of sex
How often past year treated with prejudice because of ethnic background
How often past year felt lack of respect because of age
How often past year treated badly because of age
How many friends other than family younger than 30
Can discuss personal issues with friends younger than 30
How many friends other than family aged over 70
Can discuss personal issues with friends aged over 70
Respondents age, younger or older than 30
Any children or grandchildren between age 15 and 30
Can discuss personal issues with children or grandchildren age 15 to 30
Any members of family aged over 70
Can discuss personal issues with members of family aged over 70
Done paid or voluntary work last month
Time spent working with colleagues in their 20s last month
Time spent working with colleagues aged over 70 last month
How see people in their 20s and over 70
How important to be unprejudiced against other age groups
How important to be seen as being unprejudiced against other age groups
How serious is discrimination against people because of age
Number of people living regularly as member of household
Gender
Gender of second person in household
Gender of third person in household
Gender of fourth person in household
Gender of fifth person in household
Gender of sixth person in household
Gender of seventh person in household
Gender of eighth person in household
Gender of ninth person in household
Gender of tenth person in household
Gender of eleventh person in household
Gender of twelfth person in household
Gender of thirteenth person in household
Gender of fourteenth person in household
Gender of fifteenth person in household
Gender of sixteenth person in household
Year of birth
Age of respondent, calculated
Year of birth of second person in household
Year of birth of third person in household
Year of birth of fourth person in household
Year of birth of fifth person in household
Year of birth of sixth person in household
Year of birth of seventh person in household
Year of birth of eighth person in household
Year of birth of ninth person in household
Year of birth of tenth person in household
Year of birth of eleventh person in household
Year of birth of twelfth person in household
Year of birth of thirteenth person in household
Year of birth of fourteenth person in household
Year of birth of fifteenth person in household
Year of birth of sixteenth person in household
Second person in household: relationship to respondent
Third person in household: relationship to respondent
Fourth person in household: relationship to respondent
Fifth person in household: relationship to respondent
Sixth person in household: relationship to respondent
Seventh person in household: relationship to respondent
Eighth person in household: relationship to respondent
Ninth person in household: relationship to respondent
Tenth person in household: relationship to respondent
Eleventh person in household: relationship to respondent
Twelfth person in household: relationship to respondent
Thirteenth person in household: relationship to respondent
Fourteenth person in household: relationship to respondent
Fifteenth person in household: relationship to respondent
Sixteenth person in household: relationship to respondent
Domicile, respondent's description
Highest level of education
Highest level of education, Belgium
Highest level of education, Switzerland
Highest level of education, Cyprus
Highest level of education, Czech Republic
Highest level of education, Denmark
Highest level of education, Estonia
Highest level of education, Spain
Highest level of education, France
Highest level of education, United Kingdom
Highest level of education, Greece
Highest level of education, Croatia
Highest level of education, Hungary
Highest level of education, Israel
Highest level of education, Latvia
Highest level of education, Netherlands
Highest level of education, Norway
Highest level of education, Poland
Highest level of education, Portugal
Highest level of education, Romania
Highest level of education, Russian Federation
Highest level of education, Sweden
Highest level of education, Slovenia
Highest level of education, Slovakia
Highest level of education, Turkey
Highest level of education, Ukraine
Field or subject, highest qualification
Years of full-time education completed
Doing last 7 days: paid work
Doing last 7 days: education
Doing last 7 days: unemployed, actively looking for job
Doing last 7 days: unemployed, not actively looking for job
Doing last 7 days: permanently sick or disabled
Doing last 7 days: retired
Doing last 7 days: community or military service
Doing last 7 days: housework, looking after children, others
Doing last 7 days: other
Doing last 7 days: don't know
Doing last 7 days: refusal
Doing last 7 days: no answer
Main activity last 7 days
Main activity, last 7 days. All respondents. Post coded
Control paid work last 7 days
Ever had a paid job
Year last in paid job
Employment relation
Number of employees respondent has/had
Employment contract unlimited or limited duration
Establishment size
Responsible for supervising other employees
Number of people responsible for in job
Allowed to decide how daily work is organised
Allowed to influence policy decisions about activities of organisation
Total contracted hours per week in main job overtime excluded
Total hours normally worked per week in main job overtime included
Industry, NACE rev.1.1
What type of organisation work for
Occupation, ISCO88 (com)
Paid work in another country, period more than 6 months last 10 years
Ever unemployed and seeking work for a period more than three months
Any period of unemployment and work seeking lasted 12 months or more
Any period of unemployment and work seeking within last 5 years
Member of trade union or similar organisation
Main source of household income
Household's total net income, all sources
Feeling about household's income nowadays
Borrow money to make ends meet, difficult or easy
Lives with husband/wife/partner at F4
Partner's highest level of education
Partner's highest level of education, Belgium
Partner's highest level of education, Switzerland
Partner's highest level of education, Cyprus
Partner's highest level of education, Czech Republic
Partner's highest level of education, Denmark
Partner's highest level of education, Estonia
Partner's highest level of education, Spain
Partner's highest level of education, France
Partner's highest level of education, United Kingdom
Partner's highest level of education, Greece
Partner's highest level of education, Croatia
Partner's highest level of education, Hungary
Partner's highest level of education, Israel
Partner's highest level of education, Latvia
Partner's highest level of education, Netherlands
Partner's highest level of education, Norway
Partner's highest level of education, Poland
Partner's highest level of education, Portugal
Partner's highest level of education, Romania
Partner's highest level of education, Russian Federation
Partner's highest level of education, Sweden
Partner's highest level of education, Slovenia
Partner's highest level of education, Slovakia
Partner's highest level of education, Turkey
Partner's highest level of education, Ukraine
Partner doing last 7 days: paid work
Partner doing last 7 days: education
Partner doing last 7 days: unemployed, actively looking for job
Partner doing last 7 days: unemployed, not actively looking for job
Partner doing last 7 days: permanently sick or disabled
Partner doing last 7 days: retired
Partner doing last 7 days: community or military service
Partner doing last 7 days: housework, looking after children, others
Partner doing last 7 days: other
Partner doing last 7 days: don't know
Partner doing last 7 days: not applicable
Partner doing last 7 days: refusal
Partner doing last 7 days: no answer
Partner's main activity last 7 days
Partner, control paid work last 7 days
Occupation partner, ISCO88 (com)
Partner's employment relation
Number of employees partner has
Partner responsible for supervising other employees
Number of people partner responsible for in job
Partner allowed to decide how daily work is organised
Partner allowed to influence policy decisions about activities of organisation
Hours normally worked a week in main job overtime included, partner
Father's highest level of education
Father's highest level of education, Belgium
Father's highest level of education, Switzerland
Father's highest level of education, Cyprus
Father's highest level of education, Czech Republic
Father's highest level of education, Denmark
Father's highest level of education, Estonia
Father's highest level of education, Spain
Father's highest level of education, France
Father's highest level of education, United Kingdom
Father's highest level of education, Greece
Father's highest level of education, Croatia
Father's highest level of education, Hungary
Father's highest level of education, Israel
Father's highest level of education, Latvia
Father's highest level of education, Netherlands
Father's highest level of education, Norway
Father's highest level of education, Poland
Father's highest level of education, Portugal
Father's highest level of education, Romania
Father's highest level of education, Russian Federation
Father's highest level of education, Sweden
Father's highest level of education, Slovenia
Father's highest level of education, Slovakia
Father's highest level of education, Turkey
Father's highest level of education, Ukraine
Father's employment status when respondent 14
Number of employees father had
Father responsible for supervising other employees
Father's occupation when respondent 14
Mother's highest level of education
Mother's highest level of education, Belgium
Mother's highest level of education, Switzerland
Mother's highest level of education, Cyprus
Mother's highest level of education, Czech Republic
Mother's highest level of education, Denmark
Mother's highest level of education, Estonia
Mother's highest level of education, Spain
Mother's highest level of education, France
Mother's highest level of education, United Kingdom
Mother's highest level of education, Greece
Mother's highest level of education, Croatia
Mother's highest level of education, Hungary
Mother's highest level of education, Israel
Mother's highest level of education, Latvia
Mother's highest level of education, Netherlands
Mother's highest level of education, Norway
Mother's highest level of education, Poland
Mother's highest level of education, Portugal
Mother's highest level of education, Romania
Mother's highest level of education, Russian Federation
Mother's highest level of education, Sweden
Mother's highest level of education, Slovenia
Mother's highest level of education, Slovakia
Mother's highest level of education, Turkey
Mother's highest level of education, Ukraine
Mother's employment status when respondent 14
Number of employees mother had
Mother responsible for supervising other employees
Mother's occupation when respondent 14
Improve knowledge/skills: course/lecture/conference, last 12 months
Legal marital status
Currently living with husband/wife/civil partner
Currently living with partner
Ever lived with a partner without being married
Ever been divorced
Children living at home or not at F4
Ever had children living in household
Fixed-line telephone in accommodation
Personally have mobile telephone
Use the Internet for telephone calls at home
Important to think new ideas and being creative
Important to be rich, have money and expensive things
Important that people are treated equally and have equal opportunities
Important to show abilities and be admired
Important to live in secure and safe surroundings
Important to try new and different things in life
Important to do what is told and follow rules
Important to understand different people
Important to be humble and modest, not draw attention
Important to have a good time
Important to make own decisions and be free
Important to help people and care for others well-being
Important to be successful and that people recognise achievements
Important that government is strong and ensures safety
Important to seek adventures and have an exiting life
Important to behave properly
Important to get respect from others
Important to be loyal to friends and devote to people close
Important to care for nature and environment
Important to follow traditions and customs
Important to seek fun and things that give pleasure
Region, Belgium
Region, Bulgaria
Region, Switzerland
Region, Cyprus
Region, Czech Republic
Region, Germany
Region, Denmark
Region, Estonia
Region, Spain
Region, Finland
Region, France
Region, United Kingdom
Region, Greece
Region, Croatia
Region, Hungary
Region, Israel
Region, Latvia
Region, Netherlands
Region, Norway
Region, Poland
Region, Portugal
Region, Romania
Region, Russian Federation
Region, Sweden
Region, Slovenia
Region, Slovakia
Region, Turkey
Region, Ukraine
Place of interview: East/West Germany
Start of interview, day of month
Start of interview, month
Start of interview, year
Start of interview, hour
Start of interview, minute
End of interview, day of month
End of interview, month
End of interview, year
End of interview, hour
End of interview, minute
Interview length in minutes, main questionnaire
Administration of split ballot and MTMM
Administration of supplementary questionnaire 1
Administration of supplementary questionnaire 2
Day of month,supplementary questionnaire
Month,supplementary questionnaire
Year,supplementary questionnaire
Design weight
Population size weight (must be combined with dweight)