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HIES

Household Income and Expenditure Survey 2022

Ghana, 2022
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GHA_2022_HIES_v01_M_ILO_VAR
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Ghana Statistical Service
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Household income and expenditure surveys
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Data file: GHA_HIES_2022_FULL

Cases: 209943
Variables: 708
Producer: Rapi

Variables

hhid
Household ID
quarter
Quarter
cluster
Cluster
hholdid
Household ID
personid
Personid
s1aq1
Sex
s1aq2
Relationship to head
s1aq4y
Age
s1aq4m
Age in Month
s1aq5
Marital Status
s1aq6
Religious denomination
s1aq6o
Other Specify
s1aq7
Nationality
s1aq8
Name of Other Nationality Country
s1aq9a
Ethnicity (Major)
s1aq9ao
Other Soecify Major
s1aq9b
Detail Ethnicity
s1aq9bo
Other Specify Detail
s1aq2x
Relationship to head
s1aq5x
Marital Status
s1bq1
Was (NAME) born in this village or town?
s1bq2a
Born in another region
s1bq2o
Other specify
s1bq2b
In what District was name born
s1bq3
Has (NAME) been living in this town/village since birth?
s1bq4
How long has (NAME) been living continuously in this town/village?
s1bq5a
Where was (NAME) living before moving here?
s1bq5b
Which Region Name living before moving here
s1bq6
How long did (NAME) live in ???
s1bq7
What was (NAME?s) main reason for moving to this village/town?
s1bq7o
Other specify
s2aq1
Has [NAME] ever attended school or is [NAME] attending school now?
s2aq2
What is/was the main reason why (NAME) has never attended school?
s2aq2o
Other Specify
s2aq3
What is the highest level of schooling [NAME] is attending now/attended in the p
s2aq3o
Other specify
s2aq4
What is the highest grade (form/class/level, etc.) [NAME] has completed at that
s2aq4o
Other Specify
s2aq5
Did (NAME) attend school/college at any time during the past 3 months?
s2aq6
Is (NAME) still in school?
s2aq7
Is the school (Name) attending Private or Public?
s2aq8a
By what means does (NAME) usually go to and from school? - From
s2aq8ao
Other Specify
s2aq8b
By what means does (NAME) usually go to and from school? - To
s2aq8bo
Other Specify
s2aq9a
How much time does (NAME) spend going to and from school daily? Hours
s2aq9b
How much time does (NAME) spend going to and from school daily? Minutes
s2aq10
Indicate which of the following you spent on:
s2aq11a1
Application_form
s2aq11a2
Tution_Fee
s2aq11a3
Administrative_Fee
s2aq11a4
Registration_Fee
s2aq11a5
Sports Fee
s2aq11a6
Medical Fee
s2aq11a7
Uniform Cost
s2aq11a8
Cadet Uniform Cost
s2aq11a9
Change Over Dress Cost
s2aq11a10
PTA Dues
s2aq11a11
Exercise Books Cost
s2aq11a12
Text Books Cost
s2aq11a13
Toilettries/Utilities Fees
s2aq11a14
School Supplies Cost
s2aq11a15
Transportation Cost
s2aq11a16
Cost of Food at School
s2aq11a17
School Accomodation Cost
s2aq11a18
School Extra Classes Cost
s2aq11a19
Private Extra Classes Cost
s2aq11a20
Printing Fee
s2aq11a21
School Development Levy
s2aq11a22
Graduation Fee
s2aq11a23
Teachers Appreciation Fee
s2aq11a24
In-Kind Expenses
s2aq11a25
Our Day Levy
s2aq11a26
Other expense 1
s2aq11a27
Other expense 2
s2aq11a28
Other expense 3
s2aq11a26o
How much did you spend on?? Other 1
s2aq11a27o
How much did you spend on?? Other 2
s2aq11a28o
How much did you spend on?? Other 3
s2aq11a29
Lump Sum
s2aq12
Who paid for most of (NAME?S) the educational expenses?
s2aq12o
Other Specify
s2aq13
Did (NAME) receive a scholarship/ bursary during the past 3 months?
s2aq13o
Other Specify
s2aq14
What was the amount of (NAME?S) scholarship/ bursary received for the past 3 mon
s2aq15
Is (NAME) currently receiving any of these training?
s2aq15a
Clerical
s2aq15b
Managerial
s2aq15c
Data Science
s2aq15d
ICT
s2aq15e
Marketing
s2aq15f
Teaching
s2aq15g
Leadership
s2aq15h
Medicine
s2aq15i
Accounting
s2aq15j
Skills/Trade
s2aq15k
Farming practices
s2aq15l
Other training
s2aq15z
None
s2aq15o
Other specify
s2aq16
How much in all did (NAME) pay for the training in the past 3 months?
s2aq7n
RECODE of s2aq7 (Is the school (Name) attending Private or Public?)
s2aq10_02
Tuition fee
s2aq10_22
Graduation fee
s2aq10_29
Lump sum (if cannot give breakdown)
s2aq10_30
None
s2bq1
Is (Name) an apprentice or has (Name) ever been an apprentice?
s2bq2a
How long was (is) the apprenticeship? Years
s2bq2b
How long was (is) the apprenticeship? Months
s2bq3a
What is the main trade (NAME) is learning or learnt? Trade
s2bq3b
Trade Code
s3aq1
During the past 2 weeks has (NAME) suffered from either an illness or injury?
s3aq2
For how many days during the past 2 weeks has (NAME) suffered from this conditi
s3aq3
During the past 2 weeks, did (NAME) have to stop the usual activities because of
s3aq3a
Other specify
s3aq4
For how many days?
s3aq4o
Other specify
s3aq5
During the past 2 weeks has (NAME) consulted a health practitioner, visited a he
s3aq6
On the most recent visit whom did (NAME) consult?
s3aq6o
Other Specify
s3aq7
What was the main reason for the most recent visit?
s3aq7o
Other specify
s3aq8m
Where did the consultation take place? Name of facility (Main Group)
s3aq8a
Where did the consultation take place? Name of facility
s3aq8b
Where did the consultation take place? facility code
s3aq8o
Other specify
s3aq9
How much did (NAME) pay for the registration/ card/folder at the health facility
s3aq10
How much did (NAME) pay for consultation?
s3aq11
How much did (NAME) pay for diagnosis (x-ray, lab, etc.)?
s3aq12
How much did (NAME) pay for drugs and treatment?
s3aq13
How much did (NAME) pay for overall treatment or services received?
s3aq14
How much did (NAME) pay for any other services?
s3aq15
How much did (NAME) pay to travel there and return?
s3aq16
During the past 2 weeks was (NAME) admitted to a hospital or health facility for
s3aq17
How many nights did (NAME) stay in hospital/health facility during the past 2 we
s3aq18
How much did (NAME) or will (NAME) pay for staying in a hospital/health facility
s3aq19
During the past 2 weeks did (NAME) buy any medicine or medical supplies?
s3aq20
How much did (NAME) pay altogether for these medicines and medical supplies?
s3aq21
Total medical expenses
s3aq22a
During the past 3 months was (NAME) admitted to a hospital or health facility fo
s3aq22b
How much did (NAME) spend on admissions for any illness or injury in the last 3
s3aq23
Who usually pays for the largest portions of (NAME?s) health expenses incl. Cons
s3aq23o
Other Specify
s3aq23hhid
HH Member ID
s3bq1
Has (NAME) ever been registered with a health insurance scheme?
s3bq2
Is (NAME) currently covered?
s3bq3
TAKE WEIGHT (KG) OF MEMBER
s3bq3o
Other Specify
s3bq4
TAKE HEIGHT (CM) OF MEMBER
s3bq4o
Other Specify
s3bq5
WHAT IS THE MODE OF MEASUREMENT (HEIGHT)
s3cq1
Does (NAME) have difficulty seeing, even if wearing glasses? Will you say that [
s3cq2
Does (NAME) have difficulty hearing, even if using a hearing aid? Will you say t
s3cq3
Does (NAME) have difficulty walking or climbing stairs? Will you say that [NAME]
s3cq4
Does (NAME) have difficulty remembering or concentrating Will you say that [NAME
s3cq5
Does (NAME) have difficulty with self-care such as washing all over the body or
s3cq6
Using (his/her) usual language, does (NAME) have difficulty communicating (e.g.
s4aq6o
Which of the following type of work did Name do in the past 7 days
s4aq1
During the past 7 days, did [NAME] work for a wage, salary, commission, other pa
s4aq2
During the past 7 days, how many hours did [NAME] work for a wage/salary?
s4aq3a
Wage/salary work hours: Day 1
s4aq3b
Wage/salary work hours: Day 2
s4aq3c
Wage/salary work hours: Day 3
s4aq3d
Wage/salary work hours: Day 4
s4aq3e
Wage/salary work hours: Day 5
s4aq3f
Wage/salary work hours: Day 6
s4aq3g
Wage/salary work hours: Day 7
s4aq4
During the past 7 days, did [NAME] work as a domestic worker for a wage, salary,
s4aq5
During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) do domestic work?
s4aq6a
Domestic work hours: Day 1
s4aq6b
Domestic work hours: Day 2
s4aq6c
Domestic work hours: Day 3
s4aq6d
Domestic work hours: Day 4
s4aq6e
Domestic work hours: Day 5
s4aq6f
Domestic work hours: Day 6
s4aq6g
Domestic work hours: Day 7
s4aq7
During the past 7 days, did [NAME] work on a farm that is owned or rented by a m
s4aq8
During the past 7 days, how many days has (NAME) done on this farm or other agri
s4aq9a
Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 1
s4aq9b
Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 2
s4aq9c
Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 3
s4aq9d
Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 4
s4aq9e
Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 5
s4aq9f
Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 6
s4aq9g
Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 7
s4aq10
Are the products obtained from this activity on the farm mainly intended for sal
s4aq11
During the past 7 days, did [NAME] run/manage a non-farm enterprise of any size
s4aq12
During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) work in the non-farm enterp
s4aq13a
Non-Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 1
s4aq13b
Non-Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 2
s4aq13c
Non-Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 3
s4aq13d
Non-Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 4
s4aq13e
Non-Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 5
s4aq13f
Non-Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 6
s4aq13g
Non-Farm Enterprise work hours: Day 7
s4aq14
Are the products/services obtained from this activity on the non-farm enterprise
s4aq15
During the past 7 days, did [NAME] help/work in a farm/non-farm enterprise of an
s4aq16
During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) help/work in the farm/non-f
s4aq17a
Family help work hours: Day 1
s4aq17b
Family help work hours: Day 2
s4aq17c
Family help work hours: Day 3
s4aq17d
Family help work hours: Day 4
s4aq17e
Family help work hours: Day 5
s4aq17f
Family help work hours: Day 6
s4aq17g
Family help work hours: Day 7
s4aq18
Are the products/services obtained from this activity on the non-farm enterprise
s4aq19
During the past 7 days, did [NAME] catch fish, prawns, wildlife or collect any o
s4aq20
During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) do this activity?
s4aq21a
Non Productive Agric work hours: Day 1
s4aq21b
Non Productive Agric work hours: Day 2
s4aq21c
Non Productive Agric work hours: Day 3
s4aq21d
Non Productive Agric work hours: Day 4
s4aq21e
Non Productive Agric work hours: Day 5
s4aq21f
Non Productive Agric work hours: Day 6
s4aq21g
Non Productive Agric work hours: Day 7
s4aq22
During the past 7 days, did [NAME] work as an apprentice even if it was for at l
s4aq23
During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) work as an apprentice?
s4aq24a
Apprenticeship work hours: Day 1
s4aq24b
Apprenticeship work hours: Day 2
s4aq24c
Apprenticeship work hours: Day 3
s4aq24d
Apprenticeship work hours: Day 4
s4aq24e
Apprenticeship work hours: Day 5
s4aq24f
Apprenticeship work hours: Day 6
s4aq24g
Apprenticeship work hours: Day 7
s4aq25
During the past 7 days, did [NAME] do any voluntary work for someone who is not
s4aq26
During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) do voluntary work?
s4aq27a
Voluntary work hours: Day 1
s4aq27b
Voluntary work hours: Day 2
s4aq27c
Voluntary work hours: Day 3
s4aq27d
Voluntary work hours: Day 4
s4aq27e
Voluntary work hours: Day 5
s4aq27f
Voluntary work hours: Day 6
s4aq27g
Voluntary work hours: Day 7
s4aq28
INTERVIEWER: IS THERE A 'YES' RESPONSE IN QUESTIONS 1, 4, 7, 11, 15, 19, 22 or
s4aq29
Even though [NAME] did not do any activity in the past seven days, does [NAME] h
s4aq29a
Even though (NAME) did not do any activities in the past seven days , does Name
s4aq30
Even though [NAME] did not do any activity in the past seven days, does [NAME] r
s4aq31
Are the products obtained from this activity on the farm mainly intended for sal
s4aq32
Even though [NAME] did not do any activity in the past seven days, does [NAME] r
s4aq33
Are the products/services obtained from this activity on the non-farm enterprise
s4aq34
Even though [NAME] did not do any activities in the past seven days, does [NAME]
s4aq35
Even though [NAME] did not do any activities in the past seven days, does [NAME]
s4aq36
Even though [NAME] did not do any activities in the past seven days, does [NAME]
s4aq37
Does [NAME] do any work involuntarily for someone who is not a member of [NAME?s
s4aq38
INTERVIEWER CHECK: IS THERE A 'YES' RESPONSE IN QUESTIONS 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 3
s4aq39
What is the main reason [NAME] did not do this activity during the past seven da
s4aq39a
Other Specify
s4aq40a
Main occupation description
s4aq40a1
Main occupation (code) - Major
s4aq40a2
Main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4aq40a3
Main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4aq41a
Industry of occupation description
s4aq41a1
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4aq41a2
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4aq41a3
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4aq42
In what sector is [NAME] mainly working?
s4aq43
How long has (NAME) been doing this work?
s4aq43m
How long has (NAME) been doing this work?
s4aq44
Where do you usually do your main work?
s4aq44a
Other Specify
s4aq45
Is the work you do regular or temporary?
s4aq46
What is [NAME?s] status in this job?
s4aq46a
Other Specify
s4aq47
Does [NAME] have a contract/agreement (written or verbal) or letter of appointme
s4aq48
Does [NAME's] employer provide health insurance coverage (either partial or full
s4aq49
In this job, is (NAME) entitled to paid holidays/leave?
s4aq50
Is (NAME) entitled to paid sick leave and/or maternity leave on this job?
s4aq51
Is [NAME] entitled to any social security benefits in this job?
s4aq52
What type of social security benefit will/does [NAME] benefits?
s4aq52b
Two-tier Scheme
s4aq52c
SSNIT scheme
s4aq52d
Cap 30
s4aq52e
Other benefit
s4aq52o
Other Specify
s4aq52a
Other Specify
s4aq53
Is [NAME] entitled to free or subsidized medical care in this job?
s4aq54
Is [NAME] paid on a timely basis or a piece rate basis
s4aq54a
Other specify
s4aq55a
How much is [NAME's] payment for this job? IF [NAME] HAS NOT YET BEEN PAID, ASK:
s4aq55b
Time Unit of payment
s4aq56
Does [NAME] receive other payments (including bonuses, commission, allowances, t
s4aq57a
ow much is [NAME's] other cash payments (including bonuses, commission, allowanc
s4aq57b
Time Unit of payment
s4aq58
Does [NAME] receive any payment in-kind?
s4aq59a
What is the value of goods and services you received?
s4aq59b
Time Unit of payment
s4aq60
Who in your household mainly decides on the use of this payment?
s4bq1
During the past 7 days, how many jobs did you do/have altogether?
s4bq2a
Main occupation description
s4bq2a1
Main occupation (code) - Major
s4bq2a2
Main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4bq2a3
Main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4bq3a
Industry of occupation description
s4bq3a1
Industry of main occupation (code) - Major
s4bq3a2
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (4)
s4bq3a3
Industry of main occupation (code) - Detail (6)
s4bq4
During the past 7 days, for how many days did (NAME) on this second job?
s4bq5a
For the ?? . days worked, how many hours did [NAME] do in this second job? Day 1
s4bq5b
Day 2
s4bq5c
Day 3
Total: 708
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