Germany

 

 

Country: Germany

 Year: 2021

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2021

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

 

Survey period:

March 2021 - 10.07.2021

For both surveys: 10+ and <10 p.e.

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling was undertaken in December 2020. The time lag regarding administrative variables was corrected for - if necessary - by information from the business register in January 2021. The same frame is used for sampling and grossing up in the ICT survey. The frame population of the ICT usage and e-commerce survey is not coordinated with other statistic, incl. the SBS.

 

Stratification:

For sampling a random stratified sample was used. The variables of stratification were the federal state, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 1555.

The sample of enterprises is selected using a stratified random sampling method. Enterprises are grouped into strata taking into account "Federal state", "economic activity" and size classes of employees. The allocation of sample size to strata is following the optimum allocation (minimizing variance for a fixed cost) in compliance to the quality requirements.  At the end, the sample is reweighted by a calibration approach using updated survey and business register information. For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (federal state x economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 0 to 1 persons employed in table 3.1.A2 and C includes enterprises of the  „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum, see annex.)

 

Reference period:  The reference period corresponds to the one in the model questionnaire: January 2021. For certain variables (sales, turnover, employees) the reference period was 2020.

 

Collection method:

It is a combination of a self-administered mail and a web survey - respondents can choose either. The web-questionnaire is provided barrier-free.

Stand alone and voluntary survey.

 

Population covered:

NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, M and N, division 95.1.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered.

The entire territory of Germany is covered.

 

Population size: 2.929.404 enterprises (whereof  2.566.955 less than 10 pers. employed)

 

Sample size : 69.992 enterprises (whereof  19.581 less than 10 pers. employed)

 

 Overall response rate: 30% for enterpr 10+;

24% for micro-enterprises

 

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

NACE Rev. 2 division 75 covered

 

 

 

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2020

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period:

February 2020 - 10.07.2020

For both surveys: 10+ and <10 p.e.

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling was undertaken in December 2019. The time lag regarding administrative variables was corrected for - if necessary - by information from the business register in January 2020. The same frame is used for sampling and grossing up in the ICT survey.

 

Stratification:

For sampling a random stratified sample was used. The variables of stratification were the federal state, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 1554.

The sample of enterprises is selected using a stratified random sampling method. Enterprises are grouped into strata taking into account "Federal state", "economic activity" and size classes of employees. The allocation of sample size to strata is following the optimum allocation (minimizing variance for a fixed cost) in compliance to the quality requirements.  At the end, the sample is reweighted by a calibration approach using updated survey and business register information. For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (federal state x economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 0 to 1 persons employed in table 3.1.A2 and C includes enterprises of the  „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum, see annex.)

No coordination with samples of other surveys took place.

Reference period: The reference period corresponds to the one in the model questionnaire: January 2020. For certain variables (sales, turnover, employees) the reference period was 2019.

Collection method: It is a combination of a self-administered mail and a web survey – respondents can choose either. The web-questionnaire is provided barrier-free. Stand alone and voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, 77-82 and 95.1.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.891.050 enterprises (whereof  2.531.492 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 67.151 enterprises (whereof  28.340 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 31% for enterpr 10+;

22% for micro-enterprises

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

 

 

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2019

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period:

March  2019 - 10 July 2019

For both surveys: 10+ and <10 p.e.

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling was undertaken in December 2018. The time lag regarding administrative variables was corrected for - if necessary - by information from the business register in January 2019.The same frame is used for sampling and grossing up in the ICT survey.

 

Stratification:

For sampling a random stratified sample was used. The variables of stratification were the federal state, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 1548.

The sample of enterprises is selected using a stratified random sampling method. Enterprises are grouped into strata taking into account "Federal state", "economic activity" and size classes of employees. The allocation of sample size to strata is following the optimum allocation (minimizing variance for a fixed cost) in compliance to the quality requirements.  At the end, the sample is reweighted by a calibration approach using updated survey and business register information. For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (federal state x economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 0 to 1 persons employed in table 3.1.A2 and C includes enterprises of the  „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum, see annex.)

No coordination with samples of other surveys took place.

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: It is a combination of a self-administered mail and a web survey – respondents can either choose. The web-questionnaire is provided barrier-free. Stand alone and voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, 77-82 and 95.1.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.807.347 enterprises (whereof  2.459.125 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 61.933 enterprises (whereof  24.443 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 35% for enterpr 10+;

24% for micro-enterprises

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

 

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2018

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March  2018 - 10 July 2018

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling was undertaken in December 2017. The time lag regarding administrative variables was corrected for - if necessary - by information from the business register in January 2018.The same frame is used for sampling and grossing up in the ICT survey.

 

Stratification:

For sampling a random stratified sample was used. The variables of stratification were the federal state, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 1544.

 

The sample of enterprises is selected using a stratified random sampling method. Enterprises are grouped into strata taking into account "Federal state", "economic activity" and size classes of employees. The allocation of sample size to strata is following the optimum allocation (minimizing variance for a fixed cost) in compliance to the quality requirements.  At the end, the sample is reweighted by a calibration approach using updated survey and business register information. For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (federal state x economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 0 to 1 persons employed in table 3.1.A2 and C includes enterprises of the  „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum).

No coordination with samples of other surveys took place.

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: It is a combination of a self-administered mail and a web survey – respondents can either choose. The web-questionnaire is provided barrier-free. Stand alone and voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, 77-82 and 95.1.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.781.879 enterprises (whereof  2.440.182 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 61.933 enterprises (whereof  24.443 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 35% for enterpr 10+

27% for micro-enterprises

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

 

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2017

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March  2017 - 10 July 2017 for both surveys

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling was undertaken in December 2016. The time lag regarding administrative variables was corrected for - if necessary - by information from the business register in January 2017.The same frame is used for sampling and grossing up in the ICT survey.

 

Stratification:

For sampling a random stratified sample was used. The variables of stratification were the federal state, the economic activity (NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 1546.

The sample of enterprises is selected using a stratified random sampling method. Enterprises are grouped into strata taking into account "Federal state", "economic activity" and size classes of employees. The allocation of sample size to strata is following the optimum allocation (minimizing variance for a fixed cost) in compliance to the quality requirements.  At the end, the sample is reweighted by a calibration approach using updated survey and business register information. For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (federal state x economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 0 to 1 persons employed in table 3.1.A2 and C includes enterprises of the  „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum, see annex.)

No coordination with samples of other surveys took place.

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: It is a combination of a self-administered mail and a web survey – respondents can either choose. The web-questionnaire is provided barrier-free. Stand alone and voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, 77-82 and 95.1.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.728.306 enterprises (whereof  2.393.407 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 64.296 enterprises (whereof  21.217 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 33% (27% for less than 10 pers. employed)

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

Considerable increase of sample size:

2016 survey:

20.000 (whereof 6.596 < 10 persons empl.)

 

2017 survey:

64.296 (whereof 21.217 <10 persons empl.)

 

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2016

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March  2016 - 8 July 2016 for all surveys

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling was undertaken in December 2015. The time lag regarding administrative variables was corrected for - if necessary - by information from the business register in January 2016.The same frame is used for sampling and grossing up in the ICT survey.

 

Stratification:

For sampling a two-stage stratified random sample was used. The variables of stratification were the federal state, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 1546.
At first stage the total sample size was allocated to the variables federal state and economic activity using the "Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision" (method of equivalent precision). At second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied for the variable number of employees in each stratum (federal state x economic activity). For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (federal state x economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 1 to 4 persons employed in table 3.1A)2 and C  includes enterprises of the „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum, see annex.)
No coordination with samples of other surveys took place.

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: It is a combination of a self-administered mail and a web survey – respondents can either choose. The web-questionnaire is provided barrier-free. Stand alone and voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, 77-82 and 95.1.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.732.965 enterprises (whereof  2.408.710 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 20.000 enterprises (whereof  6.596 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 49% (42% <10pe)

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

  

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2015

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March  2015 – 10 July 2015 for all surveys

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling was undertaken in December 2014. The time lag regarding administrative variables was corrected for - if necessary - by information from the business register in January 2015.The same frame is used for sampling and grossing up in the ICT survey.

 

Stratification:

For sampling a two-stage stratified random sample was used. The variables of stratification were the federal state, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 1542.
At first stage the total sample size was allocated to the variables federal state and economic activity using the "Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision" (method of equivalent precision). At second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied for the variable number of employees in each stratum (federal state x economic activity). For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (federal state x economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 1 to 4 persons employed in table 12.1.C2 and table 12.1.E includes enterprises of the „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum, see annex.)
No coordination with samples of other surveys took place.

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: It is a combination of a self-administered mail and a web survey – respondents can either choose. The web-questionnaire is provided non-barrier-free.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, 77-82 and 95.1.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.797.433 enterprises (whereof  2.537.445 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 20.000 enterprises (whereof  6.596 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 57,3% (38,3% <10pe)

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2014

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2014

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March  2014 – 11th July 2014 for all surveys

Sampling and statistical methodology:

All active enterprises recorded in the German business register (snapshot 2013) form the frame population. For sampling and grossing up the same frame is used.

 

Stratification:

For sampling a two-stage stratified random sample was used. The variables of stratification were the federal state, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 1600.

At first stage the total sample size was allocated to the variables federal state and economic activity using the “Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision” (method of equivalent precision).

At second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied for the variable number of employees in each stratum (federal state x economic activity).

For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (federal state x economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 1 to 4 persons employed in table 12.1.C2 and table 12.1.E includes enterprises of the „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum, see annex.)

No coordination with samples of other surveys took place. 

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: It is a combination of a self-administered mail and a web survey – respondents can either choose. The web-questionnaire is provided non-barrier-free and barrier-free for disabled persons.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, 77-82 and 95.1.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.761.120 enterprises (whereof  2.505.232 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 20.000 enterprises (whereof  6.596 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 75% (25%)

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

  

Country: Germany

Year: 2013

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2013

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March  2013 – 12.7.2013 for all 3 surveys

Sampling and statistical methodology:

All active enterprises recorded in the German business register (snapshot 2012) form the frame population. For sampling and grossing up the same frame is used.

 

Stratification:

For sampling a two-stage stratified random sample was used. The variables of stratification were the Federal State, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 2,240.

At first stage the total sample size was allocated to the variables Federal State and economic activity using the “Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision”. At second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied for the variable number of employees in each stratum (Federal State x economic activity).

For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (Federal State x Economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-Stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 1 to 4 persons employed in table 5.3 and table 6.2 includes enterprises of the „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum please see annex)

No coordination with samples of other surveys took place.

 

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: Combination of a self-administered mail and a web survey – respondents can either choose. The web-questionnaire is provided barrier-free and not barrier-free. Stand alone, voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, groups 65.1, 65.2 and 95.1 and classes 64.19, 64.92, 66.12 and 66.19.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.758.127 enterprises excl financial sector (whereof  2.508.389 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 18.446 enterprises excl fin sector (whereof  6.260 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 52% (10+), 34% (<10)

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

  

Country: Germany

Year: 2012

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2012

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March  2012 – 15.7.2012 for all 3 surveys

Sampling and statistical methodology:

All active enterprises recorded in the German business register form the frame population. For sampling and grossing up the same frame is used.

 Stratification:

For sampling a two-stage stratified random sample was used. The variables of stratification were the Federal State, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 2,240.

At first stage the total sample size was allocated to the variables Federal State and economic activity using the “Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision”.

At second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied for the variable number of employees in each stratum (Federal State x economic activity).

For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (Federal State x Economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-Stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 1 to 4 persons employed in table 5.3 and table 6.2 includes enterprises of the „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum please see annex)

No coordination with samples of other surveys took place.

 

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: Mail survey, facility to respond by web-questionnaire (barrier-free, not barrier-free).; stand alone, voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, groups 65.1, 65.2 and 95.1 and classes 64.19, 64.92, 66.12 and 66.19.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.747.115 enterprises excl financial sector (whereof  2.501.847 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 18.447 enterprises excl fin sector (whereof  7.499 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 58% (<10: 40%)

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2011

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2011

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March  2011 – 15.7.2011 for all 3 surveys

Sampling and statistical methodology:

All active enterprises recorded in the German business register form the frame population. For sampling and grossing up the same frame is used.

 Stratification:

For sampling a two-stage stratified random sample was used. The variables of stratification were the Federal State, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 2,240.

At first stage the total sample size was allocated to the variables Federal State and economic activity using the “Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision”.

At second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied for the variable number of employees in each stratum (Federal State x economic activity).

For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (Federal State x Economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-Stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%. (Size class 1 to 4 persons employed in table 5.3 and table 6.2 includes enterprises of the „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum please see annex)

No coordination with samples of other surveys took place.

 

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: Mail survey, facility to respond by web-questionnaire; stand alone survey; voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, groups 65.1, 65.2 and 95.1 and classes 64.19, 64.92, 66.12 and 66.19.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.766.847 enterprises

(whereof  2.518.764 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 20.000 (whereof  7.992 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 56%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2010

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2010

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March  2010 – 16.7.2010

Sampling and statistical methodology:

All active enterprises recorded in the German business register form the frame population. For sampling and grossing up the same frame is used.

 Stratification:

For sampling a two-stage stratified random sample was used. The variables of stratification were the Federal State, the economic activity (according to NACE Rev. 2) and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see annex for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 2,240.

At first stage the total sample size was allocated to the variables Federal State and economic activity using the “Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision”.

At second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied for the variable number of employees in each stratum (Federal State x economic activity).

For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (Federal State x Economic activity) a certain number of enterprises from the “0”-Stratum was selected. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1. No coordination with samples of other surveys took place.

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: Mail survey, facility to respond by web-questionnaire; stand alone survey; voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE Rev. 2 sections C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, L and N, divisions 69-74, groups 65.1, 65.2 and 95.1 and classes 64.19, 64.92, 66.12 and 66.19.

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.745.954 enterprises

(whereof  2.501.297 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 20.000 (whereof  6.954 less than 10 pers. employed)

 Overall response rate: 52% (10+)

33% (enterprises 1-9 persons employed)

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

 

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2009

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2009

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March – 20.7.2009

Sampling and statistical methodology:

In previous years the German business register was used as sampling base whereas for grossing-up the results of SBS were used. To harmonize sampling and grossing-up base, to facilitate national regional comparisons and since no data acc. NACE rev 2 is available from the SBS for the current year, from this year on the business register will also serve as base for weighting the results.

 

Stratification:

For sampling a two-stage stratified random sample was used. The variables of stratification were the Federal State, the NACE-category and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see separately attached file for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 2.160. It was made sure that all strata acc NACE rev 1.1 also consist of a sufficient number of enterprises to allow adequate double report in 2009.

At first stage the total sample size was allocated to the variables Federal State and NACE-category using the “Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision”.

At second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied for the variable number of employees in each stratum (Federal State x NACE-category).

For the „0”-stratum in each stratum of the sample (Federal State x NACE) a certain number of enterprises from the 0 stratum was chosen. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%.

Reference period: according to model questionnaire

Collection method: Mail survey, facility to respond by web-questionnaire; stand alone survey; voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE Rev 1.1: sections D, F, G, I, K; groups 55.1, 55.2, 92.1, 92.2; classes 65.12, 65.22, 66.01 and 66.03. Optional classes: section E, 55.3-55.5, 67.12, 67.13, 67.2.

NACE Rev 2: Sections CDEFGHIJLN, divisions 69-74, groups 65.1, 65.2, classes 64.19, 64.92, 66.12, 66.19

Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed were also covered. Whole country covered.

Population size: 2.681.597 enterprises

(whereof  2.443.182 less than 10 pers. employed)

Sample size : 20.000 (whereof  6.801 less than 10 pers. employed)

Overall response rate:  49,66% (10+); 35,39% (<10)

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): In previous years the German business register was used as sampling base whereas for grossing-up the results of SBS were used. To harmonize sampling and grossing-up base, to facilitate national regional comparisons and since no data acc. NACE rev 2 is available from the SBS for the current year, from this year on the business register will also serve as base for weighting the results. As the data from the business register and from the SBS can differ for some economic activities this might impact the results for some aggregates. 

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

 

 

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2008

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2008

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March – End June 2008

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling base for the ICT enterprise survey is the business register. For grossing-up the latest available data from Structural Business Statistics is used. 

Stratification:

For sampling a two-stage stratified random sample was used. The variables of stratification were the Federal State, the NACE-category and the number of employees (including a „0”-stratum, see separately attached file for further information). The final number of strata amounted to 1,260.

At first stage the total sample size was allocated to the variables Federal State and NACE-category using the “Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision”.

At second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied for the variable number of employees in each stratum (Federal State x NACE-category).

For the „0”-stratum a fixed number of enterprises per stratum (Federal State x NACE-category) was chosen. For most cases this corresponded to an inclusion probability of less than 1%.

(Size class 1 to 4 persons employed in table 5.3 and table 6.2 includes enterprises of the „0”-stratum; for the exact number of enterprises in the „0”-stratum please see annex)

Reference period: Year 2007 for the % of sales/orders data and where specified, January 2008 for other data

Collection method: Mail survey, facility to respond by web-questionnaire; stand alone survey; voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE sections: D, E, F, G, H [55.3-55.5], I, J, K, 92 [92.3-92.7], 93, 67.12, 67.13, 67.2

Enterprises with 10 or more persons employed. Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed are also covered.  The whole territory is covered. Geographical breakdown (convergence, non-convergence regions) is warranted.

Population size: 3.345.375 enterprises

(whereof  237.588 with 10 or more pers. employed)

Sample size : 8838

(whereof  2697 with less than 10 pers. employed)

Overall response rate:    55%  (incl micro-enterpr.)

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): First-time that enterprises have the possibility to respond online by web-questionnaire. This possibility was used by 29% of the respondents.

 

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

 

Germany

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2007

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2007

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March - June 2007

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling base of the survey is the active enterprise register

 

Stratification:

Germany used a two-stage stratified random sample. The stratified variables were federal states (first stage), economic activities (NACE) and number of employees (including the "0"-Stratum). The final number of strata was 1260.

At first stage the total sample size was allocated to the variables Federal State and NACE categories by “Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision”.

On the second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied concerning the variable employees in each stratum (Land x NACE categories).

For the "0"-Stratum a fixed number of three enterprises per stratum was chosen. For most cases this corresponds to an inclusion probability of less than 1% (see also Annex to "metadata report")

Reference period: Year 2006 for the % of sales/orders data and where specified, January 2007 for other data

Collection method:

Mail survey; stand alone survey; voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE sections: D, E, F, G, H [55.3-55.5], I, J, K, 92 [92.3-92.7], 93, 67.12, 67.13, 67.2

Enterprises with 10 or more persons employed. Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed are also included.

 

Population size: 3.270.374 enterprises

(whereof 2.079.736 with 10 or more pers. employed)

Sample size 20.253

(whereof  10.640 with 10 or more pers. employed)

Overall response rate: 44.3% (incl micro-enterpr.)

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): Compared to 2006 the sample of enterprises with 10+ has decreased (40%) whereas it has increased for enterprises with less than 10 persons employed.

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2006

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien in Unternehmen 2006

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: End of February - end of May 2006

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling base of the survey is the active enterprise register

 

Stratification:

Germany used a two-stage stratified random sample. The stratified variables were federal states (first stage), economic activities (NACE) and number of employees (second stage). The final number of strata was 1320.

On the first stage there was an allocation of the total sample size between “Länder” and NACE categories by “Methode der vergleichbaren Präzision”.

On the second stage the optimal allocation by Neyman-Tschuprow was applied concerning the variable employees in each stratum (Land x NACE categories).

Reference period: Year 2005 for the % of sales/orders data and where specified, January 2006 for other data

Collection method:

Mail survey; stand alone survey; voluntary survey.

Population covered: NACE sections: D, E, F, G, H [55.3-55.5], I, J, K, 92 [92.3-92.7], 93, 67.12, 67.13, 67.2

Enterprises with 10 or more persons employed. Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed are also included.

 

Population size: 1.980.495 enterprises

Sample size 20.245

Overall response rate: 52.55%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s): The new national regulation of Information Society Statistics impacts that we had to reduce the sample size from 40,000 units from the previous year to 20,000 units this year.

Germany could not embed the variable turnover in the questionnaire. We have to use this information from our business register.

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2005

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie in Unternehmen 2005

 

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: First quarter 2005

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling base of the survey is the active enterprise register

 

Stratification:

Germany used a two-stage stratified random sample. The stratified variables were federal states (first stage), economic activities (NACE) and number of employees (second stage).

Reference period: Year 2004 for the % of sales/orders data and where specified, January 2005 for other data

Collection method:

Mail survey, voluntary survey

Population covered: NACE sections: D, E, F, G, H [55.1-55.5], I, J, K, 92 [92.1-92.7], 93

Enterprises with 10 or more persons employed. Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed are also included.

 

Population size: 1363348 enterprises

Sample size: 39229

Overall response rate: 46%

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

See also Summary methodology 4. – Footnotes

 

 

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2004

Title: Nutzung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie in Unternehmen 2004

 

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: First quarter 2004

Sampling and statistical methodology:

The sampling base of the survey is the active enterprise register

 

Stratification:

Germany used a two-stage stratified random sample. The stratified variables were federal states (first stage). Economic activities (NACE) and number of employees (second stage).

Reference period: Year 2003 for the % of sales/orders data and where specified, January2004 for other data

Collection method:

Mail survey, voluntary survey

Population covered: NACE sections: D, E, F, G, H [55.1-55.5], I, J, K, 92 [92.1-92.7], 93

Enterprises with 10 or more persons employed. Enterprises with less than 10 persons employed are  also included.

 

Population size: 1425311 enterprises

Sample size: 35000

Overall response rate: 42.5%

Main methodological differences compared to previous survey(s):

See also Summary methodology 4. – Nature of the basic data

 

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2003

Title: Use of information technology in enterprises in 2003

(Nutzung von Informationstechnologie in Unternehmen 2003)

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: May – August 2003

Sampling and statistical methodology:

German Business Register (URS)

 

Stratification:

Stratified random sampling, according to:

  1. Economic activity (NACE two-digit level: 15-37, 45, 50-52, 55, 60-64 and 70-74)
  2. Enterprise size classes (1-4, 5-9, 10-19, 20-49, 50-249, 250-999 and 1 000+)
  3. Regional breakdown (16 strata: National NUTS1 level “Länder”)

providing in total 4 256 strata (with each including at least 45 enterprises). Census survey for 250+ employees and for each stratum with less than 45 enterprises in the 16 “Länder”.

Reference period: Year 2002 for financial data/ 31/03/2003 for the other data

Collection method: Voluntary, postal survey

Population covered: NACE sections D, F, G, H, I and K, enterprises with at least one employee

Population size: 2.9 million enterprises

Sample size: 35 000 enterprises

Overall response rate: 65%

Deviations from Eurostat model: NACE Section J excluded

 

 

Country: Germany

Year: 2002

Title: ICT Usage and E-Commerce 2002

(Nutzung Informationstechnologie und E-Commerce 2002)

Organisation running the survey: Statistisches Bundesamt

Survey period: March – April 2002

Sampling and statistical methodology:

National Business Register

 

Stratification:

Stratified random sampling, according to:

1.     28 economic classes

2.     5 enterprise size classes,

providing in total 140 strata (with each including at least 30 enterprises).

 

Reference period: Year 2001 for financial data/ January 2002 for the other data

Collection method: Voluntary, postal survey

Population covered: NACE Sections: DA-DE, DF-DH, DI+DJ, DK-DN, G 50, G 51, G 52, H (55.1+55.2), I (60-63), I 64 and K, enterprises with at least one employee

Population size: 2.3 million enterprises

Sample size: 29 366 enterprises

Overall response rate: 24.8% (<9 employees), 33% (>9employees)

Deviations from Eurostat model: NACE Section J excluded