Individuals' level of computer skills (until 2019)
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DATA_DESCR Data given in this domain are collected by the National Statistical Institutes or Ministries and are based on Eurostat's annual model surveys on ICT (Information and Communication Technologies) usage and e-commerce in enterprises and ICT usage in households and by individuals. Large part of the data collected is used in the context of the 2011 - 2015 benchmarking framework (endorsed by i2010 High Level Group in November 2009) and for the Digital Agenda, Europe's strategy for a flourishing digital economy by 2020. This conceptual framework follows the i2010 Benchmarking Framework which itself followed-up the eEurope 2005 Action Plan. Some data for the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia and Korea have been supplied via the OECD (or coming from other sources which are given) in ratio format with no validation by Eurostat. The aim of the European ICT surveys is to collect and disseminate harmonised and comparable information on the use of Information and Communication Technologies in households and by individuals and in enterprises at European level. Data for this collection are supplied directly from the surveys with no separate treatment. ICT usage in enterprises The aim of this survey is the timely provision of statistics on enterprises and the information society. This module provides a framework for the requirements in terms of coverage, duration and periodicity, subjects covered, breakdowns of data provision and any necessary pilot studies.This survey covers enterprises having their main economic activity in NACE sections as specified under section 3.3 "Sector Coverage" below. Coverage: The characteristics for this domain are drawn from the specific module on e-skills in the 2007 survey. These cover among others the following subjects:á -áááááááá Employment of IT/ICT specialists-áááááááá Recruitment of personnel for jobs requiring ICT skills-áááááááá Main reasons for hard-to-fill vacancies for ICT specialist jobs-áááááááá Enterprises which provided training to develop/upgrade ICT skills of their personnel-áááááááá Enterprises where external suppliers performed ICT functions Breakdowns: - by size class- by NACE heading- by region: regional breakdowns are limited to no more than three groupings. á ICT usage in households and by individuals The aim of this survey is the timely provision of statistics on individuals, households and the information society. This module provides a framework for the requirements in terms of coverage, duration and periodicity, subjects covered, breakdowns of data provision and any necessary pilot studies. Coverage: The characteristics for this domain are drawn from the (specific) module on e-skills.á They cover among others the following subjects:á -áááááááá Last training course on computer use-áááááááá Which computer related activities have already been carried out-áááááááá Which Internet related activities have already been carried out-áááááááá How have the skills been obtained?-áááááááá Reasons for not having taken a computer course Breakdowns: Relating to households:- by region of residence (optional: NUTS 2)- by geographical location- by degree of urbanisation- by type of household- by households net monthly income (optional) Relating to individuals:- by region of residence (optional: NUTS 2)- by geographical location- by degree of urbanisation- by gender- by country of birth, country of citizenship (as of 2010, optional in 2010)- by educational level- by occupation- by employment situation- by age (in completed years and by groups)- legal / de facto marital status (as of 2011, optional)
CLASS_SYSTEM For the household/individuals survey: - by educational level: ISCED- by employment situation- by occupation: 3 digit ISCO categoriesá - by geographical location: convergence/non-convergence regions, NUTS - by type of locality: densely/intermediate/thinly populated areas For the enterprise survey: - by size class: enterprises with 250 persons employed- by NACE - by region: convergence/non-convergence regions, NUTS on optional basis.
STAT_CONC_DEF IICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS This is a household survey with questions at household level and individual level. The age limit is 16-74 years. Household level data is available according to household type: the number of adults and the number of children in the household and locality; Individual characteristics are split into the categories of: Age, sex, education level, employment situation and location ICT USAGE IN ENTERPRISES The survey population consists of enterprises with at least 10 persons employed. Concerning economic activity standards, enterprises having their main activity ináNACEásections as mentioned under point 3.3. The 2002 survey covered NACE DGHIK only. Size class breakdowns are according to number of persons employed, see point 3.2. The Indicators published here derive from the questions on e-skills ináthe Eurostat ICT Household/Individualásurvey andáEnterpriseásurveysáand are collected by the National Statistical Institutes and Ministries of the Member States.
STAT_UNIT ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS: Households and individuals. ICT USAGE IN ENTERPRISES: Enterprises witháat least 10 persons employed.
STAT_POP ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS The population of household consists of all households having at least one member in the age group 16 to 74 years.The population of individuals consists of all individuals aged 16 to 74 (some countries collect separate data on other age groups). Optionally: individuals aged 15 or less, aged 75 or more. ICT USAGE IN ENTERPRISES The survey population consists of enterprises with 10 or more persons employed (optionally: 1-9 persons employed). Size classes according to number of persons employed:á10-49 (small enterprises),á -50-249 (medium enterprises),á 250+ (large enterprises),á10+.
REF_AREA EU-Member States, Candidate countries, Iceland and Norway.
BASE_PER Not available.
UNIT_MEASURE The most common units in which ICT usage data is disseminatedáare: % of households, % of individuals % of enterprises, % of persons employed.
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