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2025 QUARTERLY LABOUR FORCE SURVEY (Q1-Q3)

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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

s4d1q7
In [NAME]?s opinion, does [NAME?s] skills match with current job?
s4d2q1
Does [NAME] have a shift-based work schedule that involves night shifts as part
s4d2q2
Would [NAME] be interested in taking up employment that involves night shifts or
s4d2q3
Why would [NAME] be interested in taking up employment that involves night shift
s4d2q4
Why would [NAME] not be interested in taking up employment that involves night s
s4d2q5
Does [NAME] currently work in a shift-based job?
s4d2q6
How many hours of shift schedule does [NAME] primarily work?
s4d2q7a
How frequently does [NAME] shift schedule change? Frequency
s4d2q7b
How frequently does [NAME] shift schedule change? Unit
s4d2q8
Is [NAME] given advance notice before a shift change?
s4d2q9
How long have you been working in a shift-based job?
s4d3q1
What do you think about working in shifts?
s4d3q2_A
Dummy_Higher pay due to shift differentials
s4d3q2_B
Dummy_More flexibility for personal tasks during off-peak hours
s4d3q2_C
Dummy_Fewer workplace distractions during night/early shifts
s4d3q2_D
Dummy_Better work-life balance compared to traditional hours
s4d3q2_E
Dummy_To avoid peak-hour traffic congestion
s4d3q2_F
Dummy_To continue regular education
s4d3q2_G
Dummy_To pick up a secondary job or engage in own business
s4d3q2_Z
Dummy_Other(specify)
s4d3q3_A
Dummy_Difficulty maintaining a regular sleep schedule
s4d3q3_B
Dummy_Less time with family and friends
s4d3q3_C
Dummy_Increased stress and fatigue
s4d3q3_D
Dummy_Harder to manage personal responsibilities (childcare, errands)
s4d3q3_E
Dummy_Negative impact on health (e.g., diet, exercise, mental health)
s4d3q3_Z
Dummy_Other(specify)
s4d3q3
In your opinion what do you consider the biggest challenges of working shifts?
s4d3q4
If given the choice, would you prefer a non-shift-based job?
s4eq1
Was (NAME) available for work during the past 7 days, if there had been an oppor
s4eq1a
For how long has [NAME] been without work and trying to find a paid job or start
s4eq1b
Why did [NAME] not work?
s4eq2
Has (NAME) made any effort during the past 30 days to find work or start own bus
s4eq3
What is the main reason why [NAME] did not make any effort to find a paid job or
s4eq4
What did (NAME) do in this period to find work or start a business?
s4eq5
Will (NAME) be willing to take up a job even if it is part time?
s4eq6
During this period what type of employment was (NAME) mainly seeking and availab
s4eq6a
During this period what sector of employment was [NAME] mainly seeking and avail
s4eq7a
How long has (NAME) been seeking and available for work? Years
s4eq7b
How long has (NAME) been seeking and available for work? Months
s4eq8a1
Main occupation (code) - Major
s4eq8a2
Main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4eq8a3
Main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4eq9
What is the lowest wage is for which (NAME) is willing to work for someone?
s4eq9a
Time Unit of payment
s4eq10
Why was (NAME) not available for work during the past 7 days?
s4eq11
Under which conditions, if any, would (NAME) become available for work?
s4eq12
Has (NAME) ever refused a job that was offered to him/her?
s4eq13
Why did (NAME) refuse the job?
s4eq14
What is the main reason (NAME) is not getting a job?
s4fq1
Has [NAME] ever had a job, by this I mean engagement in paid employment or self-
s4fq2a
How long did it take [NAME] to secure [NAME?s] first job/ income earning activit
s4fq2b
How long did it take [NAME] to secure [NAME?s] first job/ income earning activit
s4fq2c
How long did it take [NAME] to secure [NAME?s] first job/ income earning activit
s4fq3a
How long did it take [NAME] to secure employment/ income earning activities afte
s4fq3b
How long did it take [NAME] to secure employment/ income earning activities afte
s4fq3c
How long did it take [NAME] to secure employment/ income earning activities afte
s4fq4
At what age did you start to work for the first time in your life? (As regular o
s4gq1a
Superficial injuries or open wounds
s4gq1b
Fractures
s4gq1c
Dislocations, sprains or strains
s4gq1d
Burns, corrosions, scalds or frostbite
s4gq1e
Breathing problems
s4gq1f
Eye problems
s4gq1g
Skin problems
s4gq1h
Stomach problems/ diarrhoea
s4gq1i
Fever
s4gq1j
Extreme fatigue
s4gq1k
Snake bite
s4gq1l
Insect bite (including mosquito bites)
s4gq1m
Ear problems (eg. Ear pain, hearing problem)
s4gq1n
Waist problem
s4gq1o
Spine problem
s4gq2
Think about (NAME?s) most serious illness/injury, how did this/these affect your
s4gq3
Why did (NAME) not stop work as result of this illness or injury?
s4gq3a
For how many days did [NAME] stay out of work due to this illness/injury?
s4gq3b
Think about [NAME?S] most recent illness/ injury, did [NAME] visit any health fa
s4gq4a1
Main occupation (code) - Major
s4gq4a2
Main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4gq4a3
Main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4gq5
Does (NAME) operate any tool/machinery/heavy equipment at work?
s4gq6
What type of tools, equipment or machines does (NAME) use at work?
s4gq7a
Dust, fumes
s4gq7b
Fire, gas, flames
s4gq7c
Loud noise or vibration
s4gq7d
Extreme cold or heat
s4gq7d1
Extreme heat
s4gq7e
Dangerous tools (knives etc)
s4gq7f
Work underground
s4gq7g
Work at heights
s4gq7h
Work in waterbodies (e.g. ocean/dam/lake/river/pond)
s4gq7i
Workspace in workplace too dark
s4gq7i1
Workspace in workplace too confined (e.g. work in a very small space without fre
s4gq7j
Insufficient ventilation
s4gq7k
Chemicals (pesticides, glues, etc.)
s4gq7l
Explosives (e.g. dynamite, carbide, etc)
s4gq7m
Narcotic drugs (e.g cocaine, indian hemp (weed), etc)
s4gq7n
Arms (guns) (e.g AK 47 rifle, pump action guns, bow and arrow, machete etc)
s4gq8a
Constantly shouted at
s4gq8b
Repeatedly insulted
s4gq8c
Beaten /physically hurt (e.g bruises, open cuts on the skin etc)
s4gq8d
Sexually harassed (touched or done things to NAME that NAME did not want) (e.g
s4gq13a
Freedom of association
s4gq13b
Effective recognition of the rights to collective bargaining
s4gq13c
Minimum wage salary
s4gq13d
Elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation
s4gq14
In your opinion do you think these laws are enforced/implemented by the agencies
s4iq1
In the past 3 months, has [NAME] participated in any employment or job training
s4iq1a
Has [NAME] ever participated in any employment or job training programme since J
s4iq1b
In which period, did [NAME] start the employment or job training programme?
s4iq2
Who implemented the programme?
s4iq3_A
Dummy_Adwumawura
s4iq3_B
Dummy_24-hour economy
s4iq3_C
Dummy_Digital jobs initiative
s4iq3_D
Dummy_Agriculture for jobs
s4iq3_E
Dummy_Rapid industrialization for jobs
s4iq3_F
Dummy_Big push
s4iq3_G
Dummy_Public sector recruitment
s4iq3_H
Dummy_Ghana green jobs initiative
s4iq3_I
Dummy_Business development and entrepreneurship
s4iq3_J
Dummy_Other employment programme (Specify)
s4iq3_M
Dummy_National apprenticeship programme
s4iq3_N
Dummy_Digital training
s4iq3_O
Dummy_Vocational or skills training
s4iq3_P
Dummy_Entrepreneurial training
s4iq3_Z
Dummy_Other training programme(Specify)
s4iq3o
Which of the following employment or job training programmes has [NAME] particip
s4iq4
Did [NAME] gain employment as a result of participating in the programme?
s4iq5
What type of employment did [NAME] obtain after participating in the programme?
s4iq5_07
What type of employment did [NAME] obtain after participating in the programme?
s4iq5_09
What type of employment did [NAME] obtain after participating in the programme?
s4iq5_10
What type of employment did [NAME] obtain after participating in the programme?
s4iq5_11
What type of employment did [NAME] obtain after participating in the programme?
s4iq5_13
What type of employment did [NAME] obtain after participating in the programme?
s4iq5_14
What type of employment did [NAME] obtain after participating in the programme?
s4iq5_15
What type of employment did [NAME] obtain after participating in the programme?
s4iq6a1
main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq6a1_04
main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq6a1_07
main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq6a1_09
main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq6a1_10
main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq6a1_11
main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq6a1_15
main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq6a2
main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq6a2_04
main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq6a2_07
main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq6a2_09
main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq6a2_10
main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq6a2_11
main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq6a2_13
main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq6a2_14
main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq6a2_15
main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq6a3
main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq6a3_04
main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq6a3_07
main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq6a3_09
main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq6a3_10
main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq6a3_11
main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq6a3_13
main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq6a3_14
main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq6a3_15
main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq7a
What kind of goods and services or industry is this work connected with?(DESCRIB
s4iq7a1
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq7a1_04
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq7a1_07
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq7a1_09
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq7a1_10
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq7a1_11
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq7a1_13
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq7a1_14
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq7a1_15
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4iq7a2
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq7a2_04
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq7a2_07
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq7a2_09
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq7a2_10
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq7a2_11
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq7a2_13
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq7a2_14
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq7a2_15
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4iq7a3
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq7a3_06
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq7a3_07
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq7a3_09
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq7a3_10
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq7a3_11
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq7a3_13
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq7a3_14
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq7a3_15
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4iq8
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
s4iq8_01
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
s4iq8_02
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
s4iq8_04
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
s4iq8_07
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
s4iq8_09
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
s4iq8_10
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
s4iq8_11
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
s4iq8_13
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
s4iq8_14
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
s4iq8_15
How satisfied is [NAME] with the support provided by the programme?
pop_weight
Population weight
HH_weight
Household weight
econact_old
worked
Person who worked
wagework
Wage work
domesticwork
Domestic work
farmwork
Farm work
nonfarmwork
Non farm work
familyhelpwork
Family help work
nonproagricwork
Non Productive agric work
apprenticework
Paid apprentice work
employed
Persons employed
nonwagework
No wage work
ownusework
Own use work
unpaidappwork
Unpaid apprentice work
voluntwork
Voluntary work
nowork
Persons with no work
unemployed
Persons unemployed
outsidelabforce
Outside the labour force
LU1
Strict unemployed persons
LU2
Time-related underemployed + strict unemployment
LU3
Strict unemployed + potential labour force
LU4
Composite measure of labour underutilization
econact
Economic activity status
vulnerable_emp
Total: 524
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