Labour Force Survey 2012
Albania, 2012
Institute of Statistics of Albania
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ALB_2012_LFS_v01_M_ILO
Title
Labour Force Survey 2012
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Albania | ALB |
Abstract
The Labour Force Survey (LFS) in Albania has been carrying out by INSTAT since 2007 with annual periodicity. The survey is household-based and the unit of observation are all household members aged 15 years and older. The main objective of LFS is to establish a sustainable labour market statistics system according to EUROSTAT recommendations and guidelines. Based on the data gathered through LFS it is possible to make a quantitative and dynamic assessment of labour market developments, to define the participation of all persons aged 15 years and over in labour market, the employment rate, the employment by economic activity, by sex and age-group, unemployment rate, women participation in labour market, etc.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Unit of Analysis
The Labour Force Survey (LFS) have the following units of analysis:
- Individuals
- Households
- Individuals
- Households
Version
Version number
Version 01
Version Date
2012
Scope
Topic Classification
| Topic | Vocabulary |
|---|---|
| Employment | ILO |
| Unemployment | ILO |
| Labour Force & Labour force Participation rate | ILO |
| Working age population | ILO |
| Inactive Population | ILO |
Coverage
Geographic Coverage
National
Unit of Analysis
The Labour Force Survey (LFS) have the following units of analysis:
- Individuals
- Households
- Individuals
- Households
Universe
All individuals 15 years and over residing in the selected private households are in the scope of the labour force survey.
Producers and sponsors
Authoring entity/Primary investigators
| Agency Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Institute of Statistics of Albania | Ministry of Public Affairs and Agriculture |
Sampling
Sampling Procedure
The sample is based in a two-stage sampling procedure. In the first stage are selected the geographical areas (PSU) with a proportional probability to the size of the enumeration area. In the second stage within each geographical areas (once selected in the first stage) are selected a fix number of households by equal probability systematic sampling method. The sampling frame for LFS is based on the Population Census of 2001 and the updated household list. Two sample stage selections are done: in the firs step were chosen geographic zones or primary sampling units (PSU), and in the second stage were selected the families inside these selected zones.
The sample selection was made in two stages; in the first step were selected the geographical areas and in the second stage were randomly selected the households inside these areas. The sample size for LFS 2012 was 5040 household for each calendar quarter of 2012. During 2012 the LFS became a quarterly survey, with a rotating sampling scheme, in order to provide reliable quarterly estimates on employment and unemployment at national level.
The sample selection was made in two stages; in the first step were selected the geographical areas and in the second stage were randomly selected the households inside these areas. The sample size for LFS 2012 was 5040 household for each calendar quarter of 2012. During 2012 the LFS became a quarterly survey, with a rotating sampling scheme, in order to provide reliable quarterly estimates on employment and unemployment at national level.
Deviations from the Sample Design
Albania's LFS is carried out on a continuous basis since 2012, with a quarterly sample which is:
a) spread evenly throughout all reference weeks of the quarters and of the year;
b) representativeof the whole target population; and c) with a full geographical coverage.
a) spread evenly throughout all reference weeks of the quarters and of the year;
b) representativeof the whole target population; and c) with a full geographical coverage.
Response Rate
From the selected households, the 69 percent answered the LFS questionnaire. According to the table below, the selected households shows that the answered of the LFS questionnaire is equal to 68 percent.
Annual non-response rates by survey waves
Period Non-response rates by survey waves (%)
Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4 Wave 5
Annual average 2012 32.0 34.9 33.9 30.9 28.4
Annual non-response rates by survey waves
Period Non-response rates by survey waves (%)
Wave 1 Wave 2 Wave 3 Wave 4 Wave 5
Annual average 2012 32.0 34.9 33.9 30.9 28.4
Weighting
The LFS methodology is in full accordance with the EUROSTAT standards and guidelines as regards to the representation of sample, coefficient of the variation of the main indicators, the drafting and the weighting of data. The sampling weights are calculated following several steps and take into account the sample design, adjustment for the household level no-responses, and the calibration with the demographic data. For the Labour Force Survey data weighting procedure is used the population calculated based on the Population and Housing Census, and on the demographic events (births and deaths) provided by the General Directory of Civil Status.
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection (YYYY/MM/DD)
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 2012 |
Time periods (YYYY/MM/DD)
| Start date | End date |
|---|---|
| 2012-01 | 2012-12 |
Mode of data collection
Face-to-face [f2f]
Type of Research Instrument
The Questionnaires for the LFS includes the following modules:
- HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: List of demographic characteristics of household members.
- INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONNAIRE: For all persons aged 15 years old and over on last day of the reference week and usually present in the household. This module includes: Labour Status, Characteristics of Main Job, Working Time, Second Job, Work Patterns, Work Experience Abroad, Previous Work Experience of Persons Not in Employment, Search For Employment, Education and Training, School-To-Work Transition of Young People Module, First Significant Job After First Leaving Formal Education, School-To-1st Significant Job Transition Period and Situation One Year Ago.
- HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS: List of demographic characteristics of household members.
- INDIVIDUAL QUESTIONNAIRE: For all persons aged 15 years old and over on last day of the reference week and usually present in the household. This module includes: Labour Status, Characteristics of Main Job, Working Time, Second Job, Work Patterns, Work Experience Abroad, Previous Work Experience of Persons Not in Employment, Search For Employment, Education and Training, School-To-Work Transition of Young People Module, First Significant Job After First Leaving Formal Education, School-To-1st Significant Job Transition Period and Situation One Year Ago.
Data access
Contact
| Name | Affiliation | URI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Statistics of Albania | Ministry of Public Affairs and Agriculture | info@instat.gov.al | http://www.instat.gov.al/en/ |
Conditions
Dissemination formats and periodicity:
- news release (annual)
- comprehensive report (annual)
Time needed for an initial release of the survey results: 7 months
The public is informed in advance on the date of the initial release of survey results: Yes
Non-published results can be made available on request: Yes
Micro data are made available on request: Yes
- news release (annual)
- comprehensive report (annual)
Time needed for an initial release of the survey results: 7 months
The public is informed in advance on the date of the initial release of survey results: Yes
Non-published results can be made available on request: Yes
Micro data are made available on request: Yes
Citation requirement
Use of the dataset must be acknowledged using a citation which would include:
- the Identification of the Primary Investigator
- the title of the survey (including country, acronym and year of implementation)
- the survey reference number
- the source and date of download
- the Identification of the Primary Investigator
- the title of the survey (including country, acronym and year of implementation)
- the survey reference number
- the source and date of download
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.
Contacts
Contact
| Name | Affiliation | URI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institute of Statistics of Albania | Ministry of Public Affairs and Agriculture | info@instat.gov.al | http://www.instat.gov.al/en/ |
Metadata production
Document ID
DDI_ALB_2012_LFS_v01_M_ILO
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Statistics | ILO | International Labour Organization | Producer of DDI |
Date of Production
2018-04-06