Country: Cyprus

Year: 2020

Title: SURVEY ON ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2020

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 2 April – 30 April 2020

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the 2011 Population Census Frame, with reference date the 1st of October 2011. The units listed therein are households and individuals.

The 2011 Census frame was updated in September 2014 with the domestic consumers of electricity that were connected after Census, obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus and in September 2016 with the domestic consumers of electricity that were connected in the period from September 2014 to September 2016. In September 2018, the  2011 Census frame was updated with the domestic consumers of electricity that were connected after Census, obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus with the domestic consumers of electricity that were connected in the period from September 2016 to September 2018.

There is one-to-one correspondence between the domestic consumer of electricity and the statistical definition of households.

A probability sampling design is used, with 1 sampling stage in urban areas and 2 sampling stages in rural areas.

The sampling methods at first stage are:

-simple random sampling in urban areas

-systematic sampling with probabilities proportional-to-size, without stratification effect in rural areas.

The sampling unit at the ultimate stage is the household. All individuals in the household are interviewed.

Reference period: First quarter of 2020

Collection method:

Stand-alone survey. Telephone interviews (CATI).

The electronic questionnaire was developped with BLAISE.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered: aged 16-74.

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 307 246

Individuals: 656 378

Net Sample size:

Households: 1 771

Individuals:   3 612

Overall response rate:

Households: 94%

Individuals:   99.8%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

In 2020, Telephone interviews (CATI) replaced Face-to-face interviews (CAPI) as they were not allowed due to Covid crisis.

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2019

Title: SURVEY ON ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2019

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 8 April – 9 August 2019

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the 2011 Population Census Frame, with reference date the 1st of October 2011. The units listed therein are households and individuals.

The 2011 Census frame was updated in September 2014 with the domestic consumers of electricity that were connected after Census, obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus and in September 2016 with the domestic consumers of electricity that were connected in the period from September 2014 to September 2016. There is one-to-one correspondence between the domestic consumer of electricity and the statistical definition of households.

A probability sampling design is used, with 1 sampling stage in urban areas and 2 sampling stages in rural areas.

The sampling methods at first stage are:

-simple random sampling in urban areas

-systematic sampling with probabilities proportional-to-size, without stratification effect in rural areas.

The sampling unit at the ultimate stage is the household. All individuals in the household are interviewed.

Reference period: First quarter of 2019

Collection method:

Stand-alone survey. Face-to-face interviews -

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI). The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered: aged 16-74.

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 301 110

Individuals: 648 193

Net Sample size:

Households: 1 824

Individuals:   3 860

Overall response rate:

Households: 95.3%

Individuals:   99.6%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): None

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2018

Title: SURVEY ON ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2018

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 16 April – 31 July 2018

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the 2011 Population Census Frame, with reference date the 1st of October 2011. The units listed therein are households and individuals.

The 2011 Census frame was updated in September 2014 with the domestic consumers of electricity that were connected after Census, obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus and in September 2016 with the domestic consumers of electricity that were connected in the period from September 2014 to September 2016. There is one-to-one correspondence between the domestic consumer of electricity and the statistical definition of households.

A probability sampling design is used, with 1 sampling stage in urban areas and 2 sampling stages in rural areas.

The sampling methods at first stage are:

-simple random sampling in urban areas

-systematic sampling with probabilities proportional-to-size, without stratification effect in rural areas.

The sampling unit at the ultimate stage is the household. All individuals in the household are interviewed.

Reference period: First quarter of 2018

Collection method:

Stand-alone survey. Face-to-face interviews -

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI). The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered: aged 16-74.

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 294 730

Individuals: 640 522

Net Sample size:

Households: 1902

Individuals:   3 973

Overall response rate:

Households: 96.5%

Individuals:   99.6%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): None

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2017

Title: SURVEY ON ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2017

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 27 March – 31 July 2017

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the 2011 Population Census Frame, with reference date the 1st of October 2011. The units listed therein are households and individuals.

The 2011 Census frame was updated in September 2014 with the domestic consumers of electricity that were connected after Census, obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus and in September 2016 with the domestic consumers of electricity that were connected in the period from September 2014 to September 2016. There is one-to-one correspondence between the domestic consumer of electricity and the statistical definition of households.

A probability sampling design is used, with 1 sampling stage in urban areas and 2 sampling stages in rural areas.

The sampling methods at first stage are:

-simple random sampling in urban areas

-systematic sampling with probabilities proportional-to-size, without stratification effect in rural areas.

The sampling unit at the ultimate stage is the household. All individuals in the household are interviewed.

Reference period: First quarter of 2017

Collection method:

Stand-alone survey. Face-to-face interviews -

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI). The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered: aged 16-74.

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 283 354 (end of 2015)

Individuals: 646 047 (end of 2015)

Net Sample size:

Households: 1902

Individuals:   4038

Overall response rate:

Households: 96.4%

Individuals:   99.6%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): None

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2016

Title: SURVEY ON ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2016

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 04/04/2016-30/06/2016

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the 2011 Population Census Frame, with reference date the 1st of October 2011. The units listed therein are households and individuals. The 2011 Census frame was updated in September 2014, with the newly-constructed housing units, obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus. There is one-to-one correspondence between the domestic consumer of electricity and the statistical definition of households.

A probability sampling design is used, with 1 sampling stage in urban areas and 2 sampling stages in rural areas.

The sampling methods at first stage are:

-simple random sampling in urban areas

-systematic sampling with probabilities proportional-to-size, without stratification effect in rural areas.

The sampling unit at the ultimate stage is the household. All individuals in the household are interviewed.

Reference period: First quarter of 2016

Collection method:

Stand-alone survey. Face-to-face interviews -

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI). The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered: aged 16-74.

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 283 772 (end of 2014)

Individuals: 647 002 (end of 2014)

Net Sample size:

Households: 1967

Individuals:   4264

Overall response rate:

Households: 97.3%

Individuals:   99.7%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): None

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2015

Title: SURVEY ON ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2015

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 20/04/2015-15/07/2015

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the 2011 Population Census Frame, with reference date the 1st of October 2011. The units listed therein are households. A Post Enumeration Survey, launched one week after the completion of Census 2011 in Cyprus, showed that the degree of coverage of the number of persons enumerated in the Census was very high. The 2011 Census frame was updated in September 2014, with the newly-constructed housing units, obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus. There is one-to-one correspondence between the domestic consumer of electricity and the statistical definition of households.

A probability sampling design is used, with 1 sampling stage in urban areas and 2 sampling stages in rural areas.

The sampling methods at first stage are:

-simple random sampling in urban areas

-systematic sampling with probabilities proportional-to-size, without stratification effect in rural areas.

The sampling unit at the ultimate stage is the household. All individuals in the household are interviewed.

Reference period: First quarter of 2015

Collection method:

Stand-alone survey. Face-to-face interviews -

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI). The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered: aged 16-74.

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 289 075 (end of 2013)

Individuals: 659 093 (end of 2013)

Net Sample size:

Households: 1849

Individuals:   4057

Overall response rate:

Households: 96%

Individuals:   97%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): None

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2014

Title: SURVEY ON ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2014

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 23/04/2014-16/07/2014

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the 2011 Population Census Frame, with reference date the 1st of October 2011. The units listed therein are households. A Post Enumeration Survey, launched one week after the completion of Census 2011 in Cyprus, showed that the degree of coverage of the number of persons enumerated in the Census was very high.

A probability sampling design is used, with 1 sampling stage in urban areas and 2 sampling stages in rural areas.

The sampling methods at first stage are:

-simple random sampling in urban areas

-systematic sampling with probabilities proportional-to-size, without stratification effect in rural areas.

The sampling unit at the ultimate stage is the household. All individuals in the household are interviewed.

Reference period: First quarter of 2014

Collection method:

Stand-alone survey. Face-to-face interviews -

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI). The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered: aged 16-74.

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 291 100 (end of 2012)

Individuals: 666 170 (end of 2012)

Net Sample size:

Households: 1884

Individuals:   4141

Overall response rate:

Households: 96%

Individuals:   99%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): None

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2013

Title: SURVEY ON ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2013

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 03/4/2013-02/7/2013

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the 2011 Population Census Frame, with reference date the 1st of October 2011.

A Post Enumeration Survey, launched one week after the completion of Census 2011 in Cyprus, showed that the degree of coverage of the number of persons enumerated in the Census was very high.

A probability sampling design is used, with 1 sampling stage in urban areas and 2 sampling stages in rural areas.

The sampling methods at first stage are:

-simple random sampling in urban areas

-systematic sampling with probabilities proportional-to-size, without stratification effect in rural areas.

The sampling unit at the ultimate stage is the household. All individuals in the household are interviewed.

Reference period: First quarter of 2013

Collection method:

Stand-alone survey. Face-to-face interviews -

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI). The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered: aged 16-74.

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 289 700 (end of 2011)

Individuals: 673 409 (end of 2011)

Net Sample size:

Households: 1664

Individuals:   3633

Overall response rate:

Households: 96%

Individuals:   99%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): None

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2012

Title: SURVEY ON ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2012

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 18/4/2012-10/7/2012

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the 2011 Population Census Frame, with reference date the 1st of October 2011.

The problem of timeliness does not exist, since the sampling frame used was the 2011 Population Census Frame which has as reference date the 1st of October 2011. Additionally a Post Enumeration Survey, launched one week after the completion of Census 2011 in Cyprus, showed that the degree of coverage of the number of persons enumerated in the Census was very high.

Stratification:

The sampling frame is stratified into urban and rural strata by district.

There are 9 stratums. The size of the sample is predetermined on the basis of the average size of households having at least one individual in age group 16-74. The size of the sample should satisfactorily serve the desirable and acceptable confidence limits of the survey results, taking always into consideration time and cost constraints.

The households are then allocated in each stratum according to the number of households with at least one member of age 16-74 in the 2011 Population Census Frame. The selection of the sample in urban areas is done by simple random sampling.

The selection in rural areas is done in two stages. The villages of each district are the Primary Sampling Units and the households the Ultimate Sampling Units. Villages with a very small number of households are merged with neighbouring villages in order to form a complex with sufficiently large number of households.

All the villages/complexes of each district are listed in ascending order of size. The sample of villages is drawn with Probability proportional to size (P.P.S), the latter being determined from the number of households.

For the selection of the households in each selected village, simple random sampling is employed in each village separately.  

Reference period: First quarter of 2012

Collection method:

Stand-alone, Face-to-face interview -

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI). The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered:

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 292 289 (end of 2011)

Individuals: 668 920 (end of 2011)

Net Sample size:

Households: 1806

Individuals:   3916

Overall response rate:

Households: 98%

Individuals:   99%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

None

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2011

Title: SURVEY ON ICT USAGE IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2011

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 06/4/2011-7/7/2011

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the Population Census 2001 register.

In addition, the newly constructed housing units since 2001 were also included in the frame. A list of domestic consumers of electricity that incorporates new consumers was obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC). It has already been tested that there is one to one correspondence between the definition of the housing units of EAC and the statistical definition of household.

Stratification:

The sampling frame is stratified into urban and rural strata by district.

The size of the sample is predetermined on the basis of the average size of households having at least one individual in age group 16-74. The size of the sample should satisfactorily serve the desirable and acceptable confidence limits of the survey results, taking always into consideration time and cost constraints. 

The households are then allocated in each stratum according to the number of households in the population census register.

The selection of the sample in the urban areas is done by using simple systematic random sample. A random start is selected and by using the sampling interval N/n for each district (urban areas) were selected.

The selection in rural areas is done two stages. The villages of each district are the Primary Sampling Units and the households the Ultimate Sampling Units.

All the villages of each district are listed in ascending order of size. The sample is drawn with Probability proportional to size (P.P.S.), the latter being determined from the number of individuals. Once a PPS sampling is employed the number of households in each selected village is fixed at 20. In cases of very small villages with less than 20 households, these villages are attached to other neighbouring ones and they are considered as one village.

For the selection of the households in each selected village, simple systematic random sampling is employed in each village separately.  

Reference period: First quarter of 2011

Collection method:

Stand-alone, Face-to-face interview.

The survey was mandatory.

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI).

The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE.

Population covered:

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 263 967 (end of 2009)

Individuals: 591 006 (end of 2009)

Net Sample size:

Households: 1588

Individuals:   3652

Overall response rate:

Households: 96%

Individuals:   99%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2010

Title: ICT USAGE SURVEY IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2010

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 19/4/2010-14/7/2010

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the Population Census 2001 register.

In addition, the newly constructed housing units since 2001 were also included in the frame. A list of domestic consumers of electricity that incorporates new consumers was obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC). It has already been tested that there is one to one correspondence between the definition of the housing units of EAC and the statistical definition of household.

Stratification:

The sampling frame is stratified into urban and rural strata by district.

The size of the sample is predetermined on the basis of the average size of households having at least one individual in age group 16-74. The size of the sample should satisfactorily serve the desirable and acceptable confidence limits of the survey results, taking always into consideration time and cost constraints. 

The households are then allocated in each stratum according to the number of households in the population census register.

The selection of the sample in the urban areas is done by using simple systematic random sample. A random start is selected and by using the sampling interval N/n for each district (urban areas) respectively.

The selection in rural areas is done two stages. The villages of each district are the Primary Sampling Units and the households the Ultimate Sampling Units.

All the villages of each district are listed in ascending order of size. The sample is drawn with Probability proportional to size (P.P.S.), the latter being determined from the number of individuals. Once a PPS sampling is employed the number of households in each selected village is fixed at 20. In cases of very small villages with less than 20 households, these villages are attached to other neighbouring ones and they are considered as one village.

For the selection of the households in each selected village, simple systematic random sampling is employed in each village separately.  

Reference period: First quarter of 2010

Collection method: Stand-alone, Face-to-face interview. The survey was mandatory.

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI).

The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE. Stand-alone survey.

Population covered:

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 252 727 (end of 2008)

Individuals: 582 609 (end of 2008)

Sample size:

Households: 1522

Individuals:   3443

Overall response rate:

Households: 0,94

Individuals: 0,92

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2009

Title: ICT USAGE SURVEY IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2009

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 6/4/2009-10/7/2009

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the Population Census 2001 register. The problem of timeliness faced in previous years has been solved, since the newly constructed housing units are incorporated in the frame. The results will be adjusted to the 2006 population estimates.

Stratification:

The sampling frame is stratified into urban and rural strata by district.

The size of the sample is predetermined on the basis of the average size of households having at least one individual in age group 16-74. The size of the sample should satisfactorily serve the desirable and acceptable confidence limits of the survey results, taking always into consideration time and cost constraints. 

The households are then allocated in each stratum according to the number of households in the population census register.

The selection of the sample in the urban areas is done by using simple systematic random sample. A random start is selected and by using the sampling interval N/n for each district (urban areas) respectively.

The selection in rural areas is done two stages. The villages of each district are the Primary Sampling Units and the households the Ultimate Sampling Units.

All the villages of each district are listed in ascending order of size. The sample is drawn with Probability proportional to size (P.P.S.), the latter being determined from the number of individuals. Once a PPS sampling is employed the number of households in each selected village is fixed at 20. In cases of very small villages with less than 20 households, these villages are attached to other neighbouring ones and they are considered as one village.

For the selection of the households in each selected village, simple systematic random sampling is employed in each village separately.  

Reference period: First quarter of 2009.

Collection method: Stand-alone, Face-to-face interview. The survey was mandatory.

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI).

The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE. Stand-alone survey.

Population covered:

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 241 518 (end of 2006)

Individuals: 565 099 (end of 2006)

Sample size:

Households: 1.551

Individuals: 3.584

Overall response rate:

Households: 0,95

Individuals: 0,95

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

The reference sampling frame has changed. In addition to the frame used in previous surveys (Pop Census 2001 register), a list of the newly constructed housing units, obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus, was used. 

See also methodological summary – Nature of the basic data - footnotes

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2008

Title: ICT USAGE SURVEY IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2008

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 14.04.2008-16.07.2008

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the Population Census 2001 register. The problem of timeliness faced in previous years surveys, caused by the fact that the reference date of the Population Census 2001 was the 1^st of October 2001, does no longer exist, since the newly constructed housing units are incorporated in the frame. The results will be adjusted to the 2007 population estimates.

Stratification:

The sampling frame is stratified into urban and rural strata by district.

The size of the sample is predetermined on the basis of the average size of households having at least one individual in age group 16-74. The size of the sample should satisfactorily serve the desirable and acceptable confidence limits of the survey results, taking always into consideration time and cost constraints. 

The households are then allocated in each stratum according to the number of households in the population census register.

The selection of the sample in the urban areas is done by using simple systematic random sample. A random start is selected and by using the sampling interval N/n for each district (urban areas) respectively.

The selection in rural areas is done two stages. The villages of each district are the Primary Sampling Units and the households the Ultimate Sampling Units.

All the villages of each district are listed in ascending order of size. The sample is drawn with Probability proportional to size (P.P.S.), the latter being determined from the number of individuals. Once a PPS sampling is employed the number of households in each selected village is fixed at 20. In cases of very small villages with less than 20 households, these villages are attached to other neighbouring ones and they are considered as one village.

For the selection of the households in each selected village, simple systematic random sampling is employed in each village separately.  

Reference period: First quarter of 2008.

Collection method: Stand-alone, Face-to-face interview. The survey was mandatory.

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI).

The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE. Stand-alone survey.

Population covered:

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 248 034

Individuals:   575 877

Sample size:

Households: 2031

Individuals:  5746

Overall response rate:

Households: 0,92

Individuals: 0,95

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the Population Census 2001. In addition, the newly constructed housing units since 2001 were also included in the frame. A list of domestic consumers of electricity that incorporates new consumers was obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC).  

See also methodological summary – Nature of the basic data - footnotes

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2007

Title: ICT USAGE SURVEY IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2007

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: 20.04.2007-06.09.2007

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the Population Census 2001 register. The problem of timeliness faced in previous years has been solved, since the newly constructed housing units are incorporated in the frame. The results will be adjusted to the 2006 population estimates.

Stratification:

The sampling frame is stratified into urban and rural strata by district.

The size of the sample is predetermined on the basis of the average size of households having at least one individual in age group 16-74. The size of the sample should satisfactorily serve the desirable and acceptable confidence limits of the survey results, taking always into consideration time and cost constraints. 

The households are then allocated in each stratum according to the number of households in the population census register.

The selection of the sample in the urban areas is done by using simple systematic random sample. A random start is selected and by using the sampling interval N/n for each district (urban areas) respectively.

The selection in rural areas is done two stages. The villages of each district are the Primary Sampling Units and the households the Ultimate Sampling Units.

All the villages of each district are listed in ascending order of size. The sample is drawn with Probability proportional to size (P.P.S.), the latter being determined from the number of individuals. Once a PPS sampling is employed the number of households in each selected village is fixed at 20. In cases of very small villages with less than 20 households, these villages are attached to other neighbouring ones and they are considered as one village.

For the selection of the households in each selected village, simple systematic random sampling is employed in each village separately.  

Reference period: First quarter of 2007.

Collection method: Stand-alone, Face-to-face interview. The survey was mandatory.

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI).

The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE. Stand-alone survey.

Population covered:

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 241 518 (end of 2006)

Individuals: 565 099 (end of 2006)

Sample size:

Households: 1.551

Individuals: 3.584

Overall response rate:

Households: 0,95

Individuals: 0,95

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

The reference sampling frame has changed. In addition to the frame used in previous surveys (Pop Census 2001 register), a list of the newly constructed housing units, obtained from the Electricity Authority of Cyprus, was used. 

See also methodological summary – Nature of the basic data - footnotes

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2006

Title: ICT USAGE SURVEY IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2006

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: Data collection period: 28.04.2006-04.08.2006

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the Population Census 2001 register. There is a problem of timeliness. The results will be adjusted to the 2005 population estimates.

Stratification:

The sampling frame is stratified into urban and rural strata by district.

The size of the sample is predetermined on the basis of the average size of households having at least one individual in age group 16-74. The size of the sample should satisfactorily serve the desirable and acceptable confidence limits of the survey results, taking always into consideration time and cost constraints. 

The households are then allocated in each stratum according to the number of households in the population census register.

The selection of the sample in the urban areas is done by using simple systematic random sample. A random start is selected and by using the sampling interval N/n for each district (urban areas) respectively.

The selection in rural areas is done two stages. The villages of each district are the Primary Sampling Units and the households the Ultimate Sampling Units.

All the villages of each district are listed in ascending order of size. The sample is drawn with Probability proportional to size (P.P.S.), the latter being determined from the number of individuals. Once a PPS sampling is employed the number of households in each selected village is fixed at 20. In cases of very small villages with less than 20 households, these villages are attached to other neighbouring ones and they are considered as one village.

For the selection of the households in each selected village, simple systematic random sampling is employed in each village separately.  

Reference period: First quarter of 2006.

Collection method: Face-to-face interview.

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI).

The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE. Stand-alone survey.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered:

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 236 921 (2005)

Individuals: 554 820 (2005)

Sample size:

Households: 2.039

Individuals: 6062

Overall response rate:

Households: 95%

Individuals: 94%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

See also methodological summary – Nature of the basic data - footnotes

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2005

Title: ICT USAGE SURVEY IN HOUSEHOLDS AND BY INDIVIDUALS 2005

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: Data collection period: April – June 2005

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the Population Census 2001 register.

Stratification:

The sampling frame is stratified into urban and rural strata by district.

The size of the sample is predetermined on the basis of the average size of households having at

least one individual in age group 16-74. The size of the sample should satisfactorily serve the

desirable and acceptable confidence limits of the survey results, taking always into consideration

time and cost constraints.

The households are then allocated in each stratum according to the number of households in the

population census register.

The selection of the sample in the urban areas is done by using simple systematic random

sample. A random start is selected and by using the sampling interval N/n for each district

(urban areas) respectively.

The selection in rural areas is done two stages. The villages of each district are the Primary

Sampling Units and the households the Ultimate Sampling Units.

All the villages of each district are listed in ascending order of size. The sample is drawn with

Probability proportional to size (P.P.S.), the latter being determined from the number of

individuals. Once a PPS sampling is employed the number of households in each selected village

is fixed at 20. In cases of very small villages with less than 20 households, these villages are

attached to other neighbouring ones and they are considered as one village.

For the selection of the households in each selected village, simple systematic random sampling

is employed in each village separately.

Reference period: First quarter of 2005.

Collection method: Face-to-face interview.

Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI).

The electronic questionnaire was developed with BLAISE.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered:

The recommendations were applied.

It should be noted that according to the model questionnaire of 2005 Q5 refers to households

and in addition, there is MODULE E.

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 228 390 (2004)

Individuals: 538 250 (2004)

Sample size:

Households: 1.839

Individuals: 5381

Overall response rate:

Households: 95%

Individuals: 95%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

Change of definition of household Internet access between 2004 and 2005. In 2004 – household Internet access was measured by the technical capacity households had to access the Internet. In Cyprus users need not have a subscription to an ISP but just dial the number of the service (cytanetforall).

In 2005 - The definition was changed so only those households which accessed the Internet at least once during the first quarter of 2005 were taken into account.

See also methodological summary – Nature of the basic data - footnotes

Country: Cyprus

Year: 2004

Title: ΕΡΕΥΝΑ ΣΤΗ ΧΡΗΣΗ ΤΕΧΝΟΛΟΓΙΩΝ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΚΗΣ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΙΚΟΙΝΩΝΙΩΝ ΣΤΑ ΝΟΙΚΟΚΥΡΙΑ 2004

Organisation running the survey:  Statistical Service of Cyprus

Survey period: First quarter of 2004

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling frame used for the selection of the sample was the Population Census 2001 register.

Stratification:

The sampling frame was stratified into urban and rural strata by district.

The size of the sample, 1.702 households, was predetermined on the basis of the average size of households having at least one individual in age group 16-74, i.e. 2,35, therefore 4.000 individuals / 2,35 = 1.702 households. The size of the sample, i.e. 1.702 households and 4.000 individuals, could satisfactorily serve the desirable and acceptable confidence limits of the survey results, taking always into consideration time and cost constraints. 

The households were then allocated in each stratum according to the number of households in the population census register.

The selection of the sample in the urban areas was done by using simple systematic random sample. A random start was selected and by using the sampling interval N/n for each district (urban areas) respectively.

The selection in rural areas was in two stages. The villages of each district were the Primary Sampling Units and the households the Ultimate Sampling Units.

All the villages of each district were listed in ascending order of size. The sample was drawn with Probability proportional to size (P.P.S.), the latter being determined from the number of individuals. Once a PPS sampling was employed the number of households in each selected village was fixed at 20. In cases of very small villages with less than 20 households, these villages were attached to other neighbouring ones and they were considered as one village.

For the selection of the households in each selected village, simple systematic random sampling was employed in each village separately.  

Reference period:

Collection method: Face-to-face interview.

The survey was mandatory.

Population covered:

Age groups covered 16 – 74.

Data refers to the government controlled area of the Republic of Cyprus.

Population size:

Households: 209 870 (2001)

Individuals: 494 129 (2001)

Sample size:

Households: 1.702

Individuals: 3.973

Overall response rate:

Households: 96%

Individuals: 95%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

First time survey