A dataset of EU Funds and Socio-Economic Indicators in EU-27 (2007–2020)

This dataset provides a comprehensive panel data structure covering 27 EU member states from 2007 to 2020. It includes economic, social, governance, and development indicators alongside data on EU funds allocated as a percentage of GDP. The primary objective of this dataset is to facilitate the analysis of the impact of EU funding on socio-economic progress across different countries and periods.The time period covered: 2007–2020Geographical coverage: 27 EU member statesTemporal resolution: Annual observationsThe dataset contains yearly observations for each country, with the following key indicators:EU Funds (EUfunds) – Ratio of annual EU funds paid to member states as a percentage of GDP (European Commission).Human Development Index (HDI) – Composite index of life expectancy, education, and income (UNDP).GINI Index (GINI) – Measure of income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 100 = maximum inequality, World Bank).Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI ave.) – Business and consumer confidence indicator (European Commission).Economic Complexity Index (ECI) – Measure of a country’s ability to produce knowledge-intensive goods (Harvard Growth Lab).Educational Attainment (Educ.att.) – Percentage of the population with secondary or higher education (World Bank).Gender Parity Index (GPI) – Ratio of female-to-male school enrollment rates (World Bank).Index of Economic Freedom – Score based on property rights, trade freedom, and government intervention (Heritage Foundation).Governance Indicators (World Bank Governance Indicators):Control of Corruption (Contr.of.Corr.)Rule of Law (Rule.of.Law)Regulatory Quality (Regul.Qual.)Political Stability and Absence of Violence (Pol.stab.and.Abs.viol.)Voice and Accountability (Voice.and.Account.)Government Effectiveness (Gov.effect.)Sustainable Development Goals (SDG Index) – Composite measure of progress toward the UN SDGs (Sustainable Development Solutions Network).This dataset provides a rich foundation for empirical analysis, policy evaluation, and academic research on the role of EU funding in economic and social development.