15th General Population and Housing Census
IPUMS Harmonized Subset
Italy, 2011
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Reference ID
ITA_2011_PHC_v01_M_v7.5_A_IPUMS
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National Institute of Statistics, IPUMS
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- Data files
- ITA2011_PHC-H-H
- ITA2011_PHC-P-H
Sector of economic activity (IT2011A_IND)
Data file: ITA2011_PHC-P-H
Overview
Type:
Discrete
Start:
233
End:
234
Width:
2
Range:
-
Format:
Numeric
Questions and instructions
Literal question
<span class="em">6. Vocational or non-vocational status</span></p>
<p>[These questions are asked of individuals aged 15 years and over]</p>
<p><span class="em">In your answers to question 6.6 through 6.12 refer to your primary work activity only. If you are not working at present, refer to your most recent job.</span></p>
<p>6.11 What is the economic activity sector of the factory, organization, business, etc., where you work(ed) or that you own(ed)?</p>
<div class="i1">[] 1 Agriculture, fish farming, hunting or fishing<br />[] 2 Extractive activities in quarries or mines and mining support services (including the extraction of crude oil and natural gas)<br />[] 3 Manufacturing, processing and repairs, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment (excluding the manufacture and repair of cars and motorcycles, computers and communications equipment and other personal and/or domestic goods)<br />[] 4 Supply of electricity, gas, steam or air conditioning<br />[] 5 Supply of water, sewer system management, waste management and reclamation<br />[] 6 Construction, public works and installation of facilities in buildings<br />[] 7 Wholesale and retail commerce, repair and maintenance of cars and motorcycles<br />[] 8 Transport (of passengers or goods by pipelines, road, water or air); storage/warehousing, postal and courier services<br />[] 9 Accommodation and immediate-consumption restaurant services<br />(including bars, cafes, pubs, ice cream parlours, etc.)<br />[] 10 Information and communication services<br />(including phone centers and internet points)<br />[] 11 Financial and insurance activities<br />[] 12 Real estate activities<br />(including condominium administration)<br />[] 13 Professional, scientific and technical activities<br />(including research and development, law offices, advertising agencies, veterinary services, etc.)<br />[] 14 Leasing, travel agencies, business support services<br />(including call centers, research services, personnel search and selection, etc.)<br />[] 15 Central and local public administration, Defence and compulsory social security<br />[] 16 Education and training, public and private<br />(including programs at military academies, conservatories, courses for sporting, recreational and cultural activities, driving schools)<br />[] 17 Healthcare and social welfare assistance (residential and non-residential)<br />(including daycare centers)<br />[] 18 Artistic, sports, entertainment and recreational activities<br />(including libraries and archives, museums, gambling halls and game rooms, etc.)<br />[] 19 Other maintenance and repair services for personal and household goods<br />(including the activities of associations, launderers, hairdressers, etc.)<br />[] 20 Family-oriented work and cohabitation as employers of domestic staff<br />[] 21 Overseas bodies and organizations (UN, FAO, embassies on Italian soil)</div>
<p>[These questions are asked of individuals aged 15 years and over]</p>
<p><span class="em">In your answers to question 6.6 through 6.12 refer to your primary work activity only. If you are not working at present, refer to your most recent job.</span></p>
<p>6.11 What is the economic activity sector of the factory, organization, business, etc., where you work(ed) or that you own(ed)?</p>
<div class="i1">[] 1 Agriculture, fish farming, hunting or fishing<br />[] 2 Extractive activities in quarries or mines and mining support services (including the extraction of crude oil and natural gas)<br />[] 3 Manufacturing, processing and repairs, maintenance and installation of machinery and equipment (excluding the manufacture and repair of cars and motorcycles, computers and communications equipment and other personal and/or domestic goods)<br />[] 4 Supply of electricity, gas, steam or air conditioning<br />[] 5 Supply of water, sewer system management, waste management and reclamation<br />[] 6 Construction, public works and installation of facilities in buildings<br />[] 7 Wholesale and retail commerce, repair and maintenance of cars and motorcycles<br />[] 8 Transport (of passengers or goods by pipelines, road, water or air); storage/warehousing, postal and courier services<br />[] 9 Accommodation and immediate-consumption restaurant services<br />(including bars, cafes, pubs, ice cream parlours, etc.)<br />[] 10 Information and communication services<br />(including phone centers and internet points)<br />[] 11 Financial and insurance activities<br />[] 12 Real estate activities<br />(including condominium administration)<br />[] 13 Professional, scientific and technical activities<br />(including research and development, law offices, advertising agencies, veterinary services, etc.)<br />[] 14 Leasing, travel agencies, business support services<br />(including call centers, research services, personnel search and selection, etc.)<br />[] 15 Central and local public administration, Defence and compulsory social security<br />[] 16 Education and training, public and private<br />(including programs at military academies, conservatories, courses for sporting, recreational and cultural activities, driving schools)<br />[] 17 Healthcare and social welfare assistance (residential and non-residential)<br />(including daycare centers)<br />[] 18 Artistic, sports, entertainment and recreational activities<br />(including libraries and archives, museums, gambling halls and game rooms, etc.)<br />[] 19 Other maintenance and repair services for personal and household goods<br />(including the activities of associations, launderers, hairdressers, etc.)<br />[] 20 Family-oriented work and cohabitation as employers of domestic staff<br />[] 21 Overseas bodies and organizations (UN, FAO, embassies on Italian soil)</div>
Categories
| Value | Category |
|---|---|
| 01 | Agriculture, fish farming, hunting or fishing |
| 02 | Extractive activities in quarries or mines and mining support services |
| 03 | Manufacturing, processing and repairs, amintenance and installation of machinery and equipment |
| 04 | Supply of electricity, gas, steam or air conditioning |
| 05 | Supply of water, sewer system management, waste management and reclamation |
| 06 | Construction, public works and installation of facilities in buildings |
| 07 | Wholesale and retail commerce, repair and maintenance or cars and motorcycles |
| 08 | Transport; storage or warehousing, postal and courier services |
| 09 | Accommodation and immediate consumption catering services |
| 10 | Information and communication services |
| 11 | Financial and insurance activities |
| 12 | Real estate activities |
| 13 | Professional, scientific and technical activities |
| 14 | Leasing, travel agencies, business support services |
| 15 | Central and local public administration, defence and compulsory social security |
| 16 | Education and training, public and private |
| 17 | Healthcare and social welfare assistance |
| 18 | Artistic, sports, entertainment and recreational activites |
| 19 | Other maintenance and repair services for personal and household goods |
| 20 | Family oriented work and cohabitation as employers of domestic staff |
| 21 | Overseas bodies and organizations |
| 99 | NIU (not in universe) |
Warning: these figures indicate the number of cases found in the data file. They cannot be interpreted as summary statistics of the population of interest.
Description
Definition
This variable indicates the person's sector of economic activity.
Universe
Italy 2011: Persons age 15+ ever employed [discrepancies: none]
concept
Concept