Regulation (EU) 2020/258 – Income and living

Article 1

The number and the titles of the variables for the data set in the income and living conditions domain are set out in the Annex.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .

Supplementary provisions

ANNEXSupplementary provisions

ANNEX Number and titles of the variables for the income and living conditions domain 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) RK080 Legal child custody situation

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/258 of 16 December 2019 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1700 of the European Parliament and of the Council by specifying the number and the titles of the variables for the income and living conditions domain (Text with EEA relevance)

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