Microcensus' additional questions on "internet use"

The questions on individuals’ „internet use” are additional questions being asked at the end of the microcensus survey on a voluntary basis.  The survey is carried out annually in each EU member state. In Austria respondents participate either online or per telephone interview following the microcensus survey.

In addition to general questions about individuals’ internet use, the survey includes questions regarding the purpose of individuals’ internet use, their online-shopping behaviour, their use of e-government services as well as other questions related to individuals’ internet use that vary from year to year.  

The survey provides the required data to track the transformation into a digital society. Thanks to standardised definitions and a standardised methodology results can be compared across the EU. The data provides an important basis for national as well as international decision-makers.

Austrian results are available in autumn of the respective survey year whereas EU-wide results are available at the end of the year.

Questionnaire

The questionnaire includes questions about your personal internet use, such as the frequency of your internet use, the types of devices you used to access the internet, if you were active on social networks, read news online or shopped online.

Reporting option 

You received a letter inviting you to answer additional questions on your "internet use" on a voluntary basis but do not know what to do now?  The answer is simple: Nothing. 

At the end of your next microcensus survey, we will ask you to answer additional questions on your "internet use" on a voluntary basis. You can answer the questions directly following the microcensus survey - either online or per telephone interview.

Please note that the survey is not offered in English. If you need any help, you may contact Statistics Austria (see Contact).