Socio-economic contexts (C1, C2, C3) in the European Union 27 Member States, Switzerland and United Kingdom at NUTS 2 scale.

Spatial reference: ETRS 1989 LAEA. Description: European regions were classified into three socioeconomic contexts (C1, C2, and C3) based on combined economic, demographic, and farmer-related variables at the NUTS 2 level. C1 or "High-profile" regions demonstrate positive characteristics like higher organic farming prevalence, younger and more trained farm managers, larger farms, lower unemployment, and a predominantly urban/intermediate character, suggesting a strong economic base for agroforestry. C3 or "Low-profile" regions face challenges such as lower organic farming adoption, fewer trained managers, an older farming population, lower economic output, higher unemployment, and a predominantly rural character, requiring targeted support. C2 or "Medium profile" regions encompass those not meeting C1 or C3 criteria (at least four of six socioeconomic factors), representing an intermediate category with unique attributes requiring a tailored approach to agroforestry implementation. Spatial reference: ETRS 1989 LAEA. UBR_VALUE = Degree of urbanisation value (0, 1, 2 or 3).URB_CLASS = Degree of urbanisation. Four classes: No data (0), Predominantly urban (1), intermediate (2), predominantly rural (3). AGE_VALUE = Ratio of young (<40 years old) to elderly farm managers (>40 years old).AGE_CLASS = Ratio of young to elderly farm managers. Seven classes: very low, low, medium to low, medium to high, high, very high, no data.ECS_VALUE = Mean economic size of farms in Euros. ECS_CLASS = Mean economic size. Seven classes: very small, small, medium to small, medium to large, large and very large, no data.UNR_VALUE = Unemployment rate (%).UNR_CLASS = Unemployment rate. Seven classes: very low, low, medium to low, medium to high, high, very high, no data. TRN_VALUE = Ratio of farm managers with full training to farm managers with basic knowledge or practical experience only.TRN_CLASS = Ratio of farm managers with full training to farm managers with basic knowledge or practical experience only. Seven classes: very low, low, medium to low, medium to high, high, very high, no data. ORG_VALUE = Share of organic farming holdings (%).ORG_CLASS = Organic farming holdings. Seven classes: very low, low, medium to low, medium to high, high, very high, no data.