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Europe (Major survey series)
[Page last updated 5 July 2018]
There are several regular Europe-wide surveys, data from which are placed in the public domain. These include the European Social Survey, the European Quality of Life Survey, the European Values Study and various surveys carried out for the European Commission
There are several regular Europe-wide surveys, data from which are placed in the public domain. These include the European Social Survey, the European Quality of Life Survey, the European Values Study and various surveys carried out for the European Commission
European Social Survey
The European Social Survey (ESS) is an academically-driven social survey designed to chart and explain the interaction between Europe's changing institutions and the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns of its diverse populations. So far there have been 8 waves conducted every 2 years from 2002 to 2016: details of data and documentation are available to all and analysis can be performed on-line. Now preparing for its 9th round, the survey covers more than 30 nations and employs the most rigorous methodologies. A repeat cross-sectional survey, it has been funded through the European Commission’s Framework Programmes, the European Science Foundation and national funding bodies in each country.
European Quality of Life Surveys (EQLS)
Carried out every four years, the European Quality of Life Survey (EQLS) is a unique, pan-European survey examines both the objective circumstances of European citizens' lives and how they feel about those circumstances and their lives in general. It looks at a range of issues, such as employment, income, education, housing, family, health and work-life balance. It also looks at subjective topics, such as people's levels of happiness, how satisfied they are with their lives, and how they perceive the quality of their societies.
Since 1973, the European Commission has been monitoring the evolution of public opinion in the Member States, thus helping the preparation of texts, decision-making and the evaluation of its work. Our surveys and studies address major topics concerning European citizenship: enlargement, social situation, health, culture, information technology, environment, the Euro, defence, etc. The Public Opinion Analysis sector maintains a website open to the public which gives access to the Eurobarometer surveys.
Since 1973, the European Commission has been monitoring the evolution of public opinion in the Member States, thus helping the preparation of texts, decision-making and the evaluation of its work. Our surveys and studies address major topics concerning European citizenship: enlargement, social situation, health, culture, information technology, environment, the Euro, defence, etc. The Public Opinion Analysis sector maintains a website open to the public which gives access to the Eurobarometer surveys.
European Values Study
The European Values Study is a large-scale, cross-national, and longitudinal survey research program on basic human values. It provides insights into the ideas, beliefs, preferences, attitudes, values and opinions of citizens all over Europe. It is a unique research project on how Europeans think about life, family, work, religion, politics and society. The European Values Study started in 1981, when a thousand citizens in the European Member States of that time were interviewed using standardized questionnaires. Every nine years, the survey is repeated in an increasing number of countries.
European Commission - Public Opinion
Since 1973, the European Commission has been monitoring the evolution of public opinion in the Member States, thus helping the preparation of texts, decision-making and the evaluation of its work. Our surveys and studies address major topics concerning European citizenship: enlargement, social situation, health, culture, information technology, environment, the Euro, defence, etc. The Public Opinion Analysis sector maintains a website open to the public which gives access to the Eurobarometer surveys.
Eurobarometer
The Standard Eurobarometer was established in 1973. Each survey consists of approximately 1000 face-to-face interviews per Member State (except Germany: 2000, Luxembourg: 500, United Kingdom 1300 including 300 in Northern Ireland). Reports are published twice yearly. Reproduction is authorized, except for commercial purposes, provided the source is acknowledged.
Eurobarometer Special Survey reports are based on in-depth thematical studies carried out for various services of the European Commission or other EU Institutions and integrated in Standard Eurobarometer's polling waves. Reproduction is authorized, except for commercial purposes, provided the source is acknowledged.
Flash Eurobarometers are ad hoc thematical telephone interviews conducted at the request of any service of the European Commission. Flash surveys enable the Commission to obtain results relatively quickly and to
focus on specific target groups, as and when required. Reproduction is authorized, except for commercial purposes, provided the source is acknowledged.
The Eurobarometer Interactive Search System is a tool which runs a search of the Trends questions database. It is possible to look for data on specific countries or a group of countries. In addition to comparing the results of several countries for a specific question, it allows analysis of country trends . The data can be displayed as a graph, a pie chart, in an excel table or in columns. Survey results can also be displayed on a map of the EU. The colour coding facilitates quick and easy comparisons between countries.
Eurobarometer Special Survey reports are based on in-depth thematical studies carried out for various services of the European Commission or other EU Institutions and integrated in Standard Eurobarometer's polling waves. Reproduction is authorized, except for commercial purposes, provided the source is acknowledged.
Flash Eurobarometers are ad hoc thematical telephone interviews conducted at the request of any service of the European Commission. Flash surveys enable the Commission to obtain results relatively quickly and to
focus on specific target groups, as and when required. Reproduction is authorized, except for commercial purposes, provided the source is acknowledged.
The Eurobarometer Interactive Search System is a tool which runs a search of the Trends questions database. It is possible to look for data on specific countries or a group of countries. In addition to comparing the results of several countries for a specific question, it allows analysis of country trends . The data can be displayed as a graph, a pie chart, in an excel table or in columns. Survey results can also be displayed on a map of the EU. The colour coding facilitates quick and easy comparisons between countries.