2025 QUARTERLY LABOUR FORCE SURVEY (Q1-Q3)

Ghana

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DDI-GHA-GSS-QLFS-2025Q1-Q3-v1.1

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Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)

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Data file: 2025QLFS_Q2-Q3

Cases:	121665
Variables:	524

Variables

hhid

Unique household ID

quarter

qtr

Numeric quarter

cluster

HholdID

pid

region

Region of enumeration

urbrur

Type of locality

s1aq1

s1aq2

Relationship to head

s1aq4y

s1aq4m

s1aq5

s1aq6

Religious denomination

s1aq7

s1aq8

Name of Other Nationality Country

s1aq9a

Ethnicity (Major)

s1aq9b

Detail Ethnicity

s1bq1

Was (NAME) born in this village or town?

s1bq2a

In what region/country was (NAME) born?

s1ba2b

In what District was name born

s1bq3

Has (NAME) been living in this town/village since birth?

s1bq4a

How long has (NAME) been living continuously in this town/village? Year

s1bq4b

How long has (NAME) been living continuously in this town/village? Month

s1bq5a

Where was (NAME) living before moving here?

s1bq5b

Which Region Name living before moving here

s1bq6

How long did (NAME) live in ???

s1bq7

What was (NAME?s) main reason for moving to this village/town?

s1bq8

What us NAME's household membership status

s2aq1

Has [NAME] ever attended school or is [NAME] attending school now?

s2aq2

What is/was the main reason why (NAME) has never attended school?

s2aq3

What is the highest level of schooling [NAME] is attending now/attended in the p

s2aq4

What is the highest grade (form/class/level, etc.) [NAME] has completed at that

s2aq5

Did (NAME) attend school/college at any time during the past 3 months?

s2aq6

Is (NAME) still in school?

s2aq7

Is the school (Name) attending Private or Public?

s2aq8a

By what means does (NAME) usually go to and from school? - From

s2aq8b

By what means does (NAME) usually go to and from school? - To

s2aq9a

How much time does (NAME) spend going to and from school daily? Hours

s2aq9b

How much time does (NAME) spend going to and from school daily? Minutes

s2aq13

Did (NAME) receive a scholarship/ bursary during the past 3 months?

s2aq15_1

Dummy_Coding & Software Development

s2aq15_2

Dummy_Data Science & AI

s2aq15_3

s2aq15_4

Dummy_Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

s2aq15_5

Dummy_Blockchain & Fintech

s2aq15_6

Dummy_Electronics/Device Refurbishing

s2aq15_7

Dummy_Solar Energy Technician

s2aq15_8

Dummy_Automotive & Drone Technology

s2aq15_9

Dummy_Digital Marketing

s2aq15_10

Dummy_Marketing (non-digital)

s2aq15_11

Dummy_Social Media Management

s2aq15_12

Dummy_Graphic Design & Video Editing

s2aq15_13

Dummy_Animation & Game Development

s2aq15_14

Dummy_E-commerce/ Accounting

s2aq15_15

Dummy_Digital Business Management

s2aq15_16

Dummy_Agri-Tech & Agro-Processing

s2aq15_17

Dummy_Handicrafts

s2aq15_18

Dummy_Waste Management & Recycling

s2aq15_19

Dummy_Climate -Smart Agriculture

s2aq15_20

Dummy_Carpentry

s2aq15_21

Dummy_3D Printing

s2aq15_22

Dummy_Masonry & Construction Tech

s2aq15_23

s2aq15_24

s2aq15_25

Dummy_Managerial /Leadership

s2aq15_26

s2aq15_27

Dummy_Farming Practices

s2aq15_96

s2aq15_98

s2bq1

Is (Name) an apprentice or has (Name) ever been an apprentice?

s2bq2a

How long was (is) the apprenticeship? Years

s2bq2b

How long was (is) the apprenticeship? Months

s2bq3a

What is the main trade (NAME) is learning or learnt? Trade

s2bq3b

s3aq1

During the past 2 weeks has (NAME) suffered from either an illness or injury?

s3aq2

For how many days during the past 2 weeks has (NAME) suffered from this conditi

s3aq3

During the past 2 weeks, did (NAME) have to stop the usual activities because of

s3aq4

For how many days?

s3aq5

During the past 2 weeks has (NAME) consulted a health practitioner, visited a he

s3aq6

On the most recent visit whom did (NAME) consult?

s3aq7

What was the main reason for the most recent visit?

s3aq8m

Where did the consultation take place? Name of facility (Main Group)

s3aq8a

Where did the consultation take place? Name of facility

s3aq8b

Where did the consultation take place? facility code

s3bq1

Has (NAME) ever been registered with a health insurance scheme?

s3bq2

Is (NAME) currently covered?

s3cq1

Does (NAME) have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses? Will you say that [

s3cq2

Does (NAME) have difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid? Will you say t

s3cq3

Does (NAME) have difficulty walking or climbing stairs? Will you say that [NAME]

s3cq4

Does (NAME) have difficulty remembering or concentrating Will you say that [NAME

s3cq5

Does (NAME) have difficulty with self-care such as washing all over the body or

s3cq6

Using (his/her) usual language, does (NAME) have difficulty communicating (e.g.

s4aq1

During the past 7 days, did [NAME] do any activities as his/her main job for a w

s4aq2

During the past 7 days, how many hours did [NAME] work for a wage/salary?

s4aq3a

For the ?? . days worked, how many hours did [NAME] work for a wage/salary in ea

s4aq3b

s4aq3c

s4aq3d

s4aq3e

s4aq3f

s4aq3g

s4aq4

During the past 7 days, did [NAME] work as a domestic worker for a wage, salary,

s4aq5

During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) do domestic work?

s4aq6a

For the ?? . days worked, how many hours did [NAME] do domestic work in each of

s4aq6b

s4aq6c

s4aq6d

s4aq6e

s4aq6f

s4aq6g

s4aq7

During the past 7 days, did [NAME] work on a farm that is owned or rented by a m

s4aq8

During the past 7 days, how many days has (NAME) done on this farm or other agri

s4aq9a

For the ?? . days worked, how many hours did [NAME] work in this farm or other a

s4aq9b

s4aq9c

s4aq9d

s4aq9e

s4aq9f

s4aq9g

s4aq10

Are the products obtained from this activity on the farm mainly intended for sal

s4aq11

During the past 7 days, did [NAME] run/manage a non-farm enterprise of any size

s4aq12

During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) work in the non-farm enterp

s4aq13a

For the ?? . days worked, how many hours did [NAME] work in the non-farm enterp

s4aq13b

s4aq13c

s4aq13d

s4aq13e

s4aq13f

s4aq13g

s4aq14

Are the products/services obtained from this activity on the non-farm enterprise

s4aq15

During the past 7 days, did [NAME] help/work in a farm/non-farm enterprise of an

s4aq16

During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) help/work in the farm/non-f

s4aq17a

For the ?? . days worked, how many hours did [NAME] help/work in the farm/non-fa

s4aq17b

s4aq17c

s4aq17d

s4aq17e

s4aq17f

s4aq17g

s4aq18

Are the products/services obtained from this activity on the non-farm enterprise

s4aq19

During the past 7 days, did [NAME] catch fish, prawns, wildlife or collect any o

s4aq20

During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) do this activity?

s4aq21a

For the ?? . days worked, how many hours did [NAME] do this activity? Day 1

s4aq21b

s4aq21c

s4aq21d

s4aq21e

s4aq21f

s4aq21g

s4aq22

During the past 7 days, did [NAME] work as an apprentice as his/her main job, fo

s4aq23

During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) work as an apprentice?

s4aq24a

For the ?? . days worked, how many hours did [NAME] work as an apprentice? Day 1

s4aq24b

s4aq24c

s4aq24d

s4aq24e

s4aq24f

s4aq24g

s4aq25

During the past 7 days, did [NAME] do any voluntary work for someone who is not

s4aq26

During the past 7 days, for how many days did [NAME] do voluntary/involuntary wo

s4aq27a

For the ?? days worked, how many hours did [NAME] do voluntary/involuntary work?

s4aq27b

s4aq27c

s4aq27d

s4aq27e

s4aq27f

s4aq27g

s4aq28

INTERVIEWER: IS THERE A 'YES' RESPONSE IN QUESTIONS 1, 4, 7, 11, 15, 19, 22 or

s4aq29

Even though [NAME] did not do any activity in the past seven days, does [NAME] h

s4aq29aa

For how many hours does [NAME] usually work per week? Hours

s4aq29a

Even though (NAME) did not do any activities in the past seven days , does Name

s4aq29ab

For how many hours does [NAME] usually work per week? Hours

s4aq30

Even though [NAME] did not do any activity in the past seven days, does [NAME] r

s4aq31

Are the products obtained from this activity on the farm mainly intended for sal

s4aq31a

For how many hours does [NAME] usually work per week? Hours

s4aq32

Even though [NAME] did not do any activity in the past seven days, does [NAME] r

s4aq33

Are the products/services obtained from this activity on the non-farm enterprise

s4aq33a

For how many hours does [NAME] usually work per week?

s4aq34

Even though [NAME] did not do any activities in the past seven days, does [NAME]

s4aq34a

For how many hours does [NAME] usually work per week? Hours

s4aq35

Even though [NAME] did not do any activities in the past seven days, does [NAME]

s4aq35a

For how many hours does [NAME] usually work per week? Hours

s4aq36

Even though [NAME] did not do any activities in the past seven days, does [NAME]

s4aq36a

For how many hours does [NAME] usually work per week? Hours

s4aq37

Does [NAME] do any work involuntarily for someone who is not a member of [NAME?s

s4aq37a

For how many hours does [NAME] usually work per week? Hours

s4aq38

INTERVIEWER CHECK: IS THERE A 'YES' RESPONSE IN QUESTIONS 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 3

s4aq39

What is the main reason [NAME] did not do this activity during the past seven da

s4aq40a1

Main occupation (code) - Major

s4aq40a2

Main occupation (code) - Detail (4)

s4aq40a3

Main occupation (code) - Detail (6)

s4aq41a1

Industry of main occupation (code) - Major

s4aq41a2

Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)

s4aq41a3

Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)

s4aq42

In what sector is [NAME] mainly working?

s4aq43

How long has (NAME) been doing this work?

s4aq43m

How long has (NAME) been doing this work?

s4aq44

Where do you usually do your main work?

s4aq45

Is the work you do regular or temporary?

s4aq46

What is [NAME?s] status in this job?

s4aq47

Does [NAME] have a contract/agreement (written or verbal) or letter of appointme

s4aq48

Does [NAME's] employer provide health insurance coverage (either partial or full

s4aq49

In this job, is (NAME) entitled to paid holidays/leave?

s4aq50

Is (NAME) entitled to paid sick leave and/or maternity leave on this job?

s4aq51

Is [NAME] entitled to any social security benefits in this job?

s4aq52_A

Dummy_Three tier Scheme

s4aq52_B

Dummy_Two tier Scheme

s4aq52_C

Dummy_SSNIT scheme

s4aq52_D

s4aq52_Z

Dummy_Other(specify)

s4aq53

Is [NAME] entitled to free or subsidized medical care in this job?

s4aq54

Is [NAME] paid on a timely basis or a piece rate basis

s4aq55a

How much is [NAME's] payment for this job? IF [NAME] HAS NOT YET BEEN PAID, ASK:

s4aq55b

Time Unit of payment

s4aq56

Does [NAME] receive other payments (including bonuses, commission, allowances, t

s4aq57a

ow much is [NAME's] other cash payments (including bonuses, commission, allowanc

s4aq57b

Time Unit of payment

s4aq58

Does [NAME] receive any payment in-kind?

s4aq59a

What is the value of goods and services you received?

s4aq59b

Time Unit of payment

s4aq60

Who in your household mainly decides on the use of this payment?

s4aq60a

Who in your household mainly decides on the use of this payment?

s4aq60b

Who in your household mainly decides on the use of this payment?

s4aq61

Is [NAME?S] business incorporated (e.g., as a limited company or partnership)?

s4aq62

Is [NAME?S] business registered with Registrar General?s Department?

s4aq63

What kind of accounts or records does [NAME?S] business keep?

s4aq64

Does [NAME?S] business get customers or buyers through someone else, for example

s4aq65

Does this company / intermediary / person set the price of the products or servi

s4aq66

Does this company / intermediary / person decide on where, when or how you shoul

s4bq1

During the past 7 days, how many jobs did you do/have altogether?

s4bq2a1

Main occupation (code) - Major

s4bq2a2

Main occupation (code) - Detail (4)

s4bq2a3

Main occupation (code) - Detail (6)

s4bq3a1

Industry of main occupation (code) - Major

s4bq3a2

Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)

s4bq3a3

Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)

s4bq4

During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) on this second job?

s4bq5a

For the ?? . days worked, how many hours did [NAME] do in this second job? Day 1

s4bq5b

s4bq5c

s4bq5d

s4bq5e

s4bq5f

s4bq5g

s4bq6

In what sector is [NAME] mainly working?

s4bq7

What is [NAME?s] status in this job?

s4bq8

Is [NAME] paid on a timely basis or a piece rate basis

s4bq9

How much is [NAME's] payment for this job? IF [NAME] HAS NOT YET BEEN PAID, ASK:

s4bq9a

Time Unit of payment

s4bq10

Does [NAME] receive any payment for this work in the form of goods and services?

s4bq11a

What is the value of goods and services you received?

s4bq11b

Time Unit of payment

s4bq12

Does [NAME] have a contract/agreement (written or verbal) or letter of appointme

s4bq13

In this job, is (NAME) entitled to paid holidays/leave?

s4bq14

Is (NAME) entitled to paid sick leave and/or maternity leave on this job?

s4bq15

Is [NAME] entitled to any social security benefits in this job?

s4bq16_A

Dummy_Three tier Scheme

s4bq16_B

Dummy_Two tier Scheme

s4bq16_C

Dummy_SSNIT scheme

s4bq16_D

s4bq17

Is [NAME] entitled to free or subsidized medical care in this job?

s4bq18

Where do you usually do your main work?

s4bq19

Is the work you do regular or temporary?

s4bq20

Is [NAME?S] business incorporated (e.g., as a limited company or partnership)?

s4bq21

Is [NAME?S] business registered with Registrar General?s Department?

s4bq22

What kind of accounts or records does [NAME?S] business keep?

s4bq23

Does [NAME?S] business get customers or buyers through someone else, for example

s4bq24

Does this company / intermediary / person set the price of the products or servi

s4bq25

Does this company / intermediary / person decide on where, when or how you shoul

s4cq1

During the past 7 days, what were your total hours of work in your economic acti

s4cq2

Total Number of hours

s4cq3

During the last 7 days [NAME] worked, was [NAME] available for additional hours

s4cq4

During the last 7 days [NAME] worked, was [NAME] willing to work for additional

s4cq5

During the last 7 days [NAME] worked , how many hours would [NAME] have liked to

s4cq6

Did [NAME] wish to change job(s) or to have another job in addition to [NAME?S]

s4cq7

During the last 7 days [NAME] worked, did [NAME] seek to change job?

s4cq8

What was the most important reason that made [NAME] seek to do that?

s4cq9

What step did [NAME] take to change [NAME'S] work situation or increase earnings

s4cq10

Is [NAME] ready and has the requirements to change his/her work situation during

s4c1q1

During the past 7 days, what were your total hours of work in your economic acti

s4c1q2

Total Number of hours

s4c1q3

During the last 7 days [NAME] worked, was [NAME] available for additional hours

s4c1q4

During the last 7 days [NAME] worked, was [NAME] willing to work for additional

s4c1q5

During the last 7 days [NAME] worked , how many hours would [NAME] have liked to

s4c1q6

Did [NAME] wish to change job(s) or to have another job in addition to [NAME?S]

s4c1q7

During the last 7 days [NAME] worked, did [NAME] seek to change job?

s4c1q8

What was the most important reason that made [NAME] seek to do that?

s4c1q8o

s4c1q9

What step did [NAME] take to change [NAME'S] work situation or increase earnings

s4c1q9o

s4c1q10

Is [NAME] ready and has the requirements to change his/her work situation during

s4d1q1

To what extent does [NAME] feel [NAME?s] skills and qualifications are being ful

s4d1q2

Does [NAME] feel qualified, overqualified or underqualified for [NAME?s] current

s4d1q3

What was [NAME]?s highest educational level attained before acquiring [NAME?s] c

s4d1q4a

What was [NAME]?s area of study in school?

s4d1q4b

s4d1q4bo

s4d1q5

Would [NAME] say, that [NAME?s] field of study is related to [NAME?s] current em

s4d1q6

In [NAME?s] opinion, does your current job require a higher, lower, or the same

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