Labour Force Survey 4. quarter 2012 - 3. quarter 2014, panel

Labour Force Survey 4. quarter 2012 - 3. quarter 2014, panel (4 quarters)

As of the 1st quarter of 1972, SSB has conducted official quarterly labour force surveys (AKU). These surveys aim to give the labour force authorities (and other people interested) knowledge of the occupational structure of the population and how it develops over time. The surveys are meant to give a foundation and statistical material for occupational prognoses and labour research.

In 1996, AKU was significantly revised: The questionnaire, the file description and the standard for coding of industry and occupation. The data collection also changed to CATI - Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing. A new classification of industry was put into use (NOS C 182, based on the EU standard NACE, Rev.1). This standard was updated in 2002 and 2007. Also, the new Norwegian standard classification of occupations (STYRK) based on ISCO 88 was used from 1996 and onwards. The variable indicating socio-economic status was omitted, as a similar variable was not developed in the new occupational classification.

Every second quarter AKU is extended with a number of questions to collect data accordant to Eurostats / EUs spesifications.

From 1996, the rotation schedule changed, each family now attends eight consecutive quarters. As of 1996 the selection shedule was changed as well with stratification at the county level.

Annual files and quarterly files consist of respondents who are participating for 1st time, 2nd time, and so on. The weights allow such cross-sections (columns) can be balanced with national figures. If 4 quarters is merged into an annual volume, the quarterly weights be divided by four to attain correct weighted annual numbers.