[DE] Sample survey of income and expenditure

Full name of the series in original language

Einkommens- und Verbrauchsstichprobe

Abstract

The EVS is one of the core instruments for assessing the economic situation of private households in Germany. It was first carried out in 1962 and since 1973 has been carried out every 5 years. The sample for the EVS is drawn via a quota sample and participation is voluntary. Beyond detailed information on income, expenditure and wealth the EVS collects information on household composition, the housing situation and the households personal effects. Interviews are conducted once at the beginning and once at the end of the year. Data on income is collected for the entire calendar year via a household book. Data on expenditures is only collected for one month of the year. The EVS is comparable with other household budget surveys conducted within the EU.

Geographic coverage

Germany

Notes

Setups and Microdata tools for use with the EVS Scientific use files are available at GESIS German Microdata Lab. http://www.gesis.org/unser-angebot/daten-analysieren/amtliche-mikrodaten...

Time method

Cross-section

Time period

1962 => 1968

Types of available microdata

Consistency type

	Public Use Files	Scientific Use Files	Secure Use Files
Public	N/A	N/A	N/A
Students	N/A	N/A	N/A
PhD students	N/A	N/A	N/A
Researchers	N/A	N/A	N/A
Foreign researchers	N/A	N/A	N/A

Access mode

	Public Use Files	Scientific Use Files	Secure Use Files
Online access	N/A	N/A	N/A
For download	N/A	N/A	N/A
Onsite access	N/A	N/A	N/A
Remote access	N/A	N/A	N/A
Remote execution	N/A	N/A	N/A

Update date

15/09/2021