Socio-Economic Assessment (SEA) - 2024

Moldova (the Republic of), 2024

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UNHCR_MDA_2024_SEA

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Ipsos

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Aug 26, 2025

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Data file: Refugee Data Dictionary

This file contains the refugee household-level data dictionary.

Cases:	926
Variables:	191

Variables

E1

E1. POPULATION:

E2

E2. Does this host household live in the same building as one of the refugee households interviewed as part of this survey?

E3

E3. Does this host household share any common infrastructure with one of the refugee households being interviewer as part of this survey?

S1

S1. What is your current country of residence?

S2

S2. Were you and your household living in Ukraine before 24 February 2022?

S6

S6. Were you and your household living in Ukraine before 24 February 2022?

S4

S4. Are you involved in financial decision-making for your household?

S5

S5. Can I speak with someone in your household who is involved in financial decision-making for the household?

S5_2

S5_2. When should I come back to speak to this person?

Q1

Q1. What gender do you identify with?

Q2c1

Q2. What is your citizenship?

Q3

Q3. Did you have a residence/work permit to live in Ukraine?

Q4_S6_1

Q4.[S6.1. Oblast] In which Oblast and Settlement of Ukraine were you residing before 24th February 2022?

Q5

Q5. How many persons (including yourself) [IF REFUGEE, SHOW: who left Ukraine] are there in your household currently living together and sharing expenses?

Q6_4x

DISABILITY WITHIN HOUSEHOLD

Q8

Q8. How many months have you been living in Moldova?

Q9

Q9. What was your status in Ukraine?

Q10c1

Q10. Do members of your household identify with any of the following ethnic groups or backgrounds?

Q11

Q11. Which of the following best describes your current dwelling?

Q12

Q12. Do you use gas in your household?

Q13

Q13. Which of the following best describes your household's heating system?

Q14

Q14. Do you have a formal rental contract with your landlord?

Q15

Q15. Please indicate the approximate total living space in your dwelling, in square metres.

Q16_1

Q16.1.[Leaks through the roof or ceilings ]. Are you currently experiencing the following problems in your home?

Q16_2

Q16.2.[Dampness of the walls, floors, foundation]. Are you currently experiencing the following problems in your home?

Q16_3

Q16.3.[Rotten window frames, doors, floors]. Are you currently experiencing the following problems in your home?

Q17

Q17. Thinking about the past three months, to what extent was your household’s income enough to cover the rent?

Q18

Q18. Which of the following best corresponds to how much rent your household pays per month for your home?

Q19_1

Q19.1. Is your home equipped with: A TV

Q19_2

Q19.2. Is your home equipped with: A computer

Q19_3

Q19.3. Is your home equipped with: Access to an internet connection for every adult household member

Q19_4

Q19.4. Is your home equipped with: A fridge

Q19_5

Q19.5. Is your home equipped with: A washing machine

Q19_6

Q19.6. Is your home equipped with: Air conditioner

Q19_7

Q19.7. Is your home equipped with: A vacuum cleaner

Q20

Q20. Does your household have a flush toilet?

Q21

Q21. Does your household have a bath or shower?

Q22

Q22.Is your household connected to a sewage system?

Q23

Q23. Does your household have hot water?

Q24

Q24. Have you opened a bank account in Moldova? This should be separate from the UNHCR cash assistance that comes to MAIB card.

Q25

Q25.Do you receive money from relatives living abroad on a regular basis?

Q26

Q26. What is the amount that you typically receive each month?

Q27

Q27. How would you rate the standard of living of your household?

Q28

Q28. In terms of standard of living, how is your household living now compared to 12 months ago?

Q29

Q29. What is the minimum monthly income that your household would need to have decent living conditions?

Q30

Q30. What monthly income would meet the minimum standard needs of the household in order to live one day after another?

Q31_1

Q31.1.[to pay the utilities]. In the last 12 months, has your household had any financial difficulties:

Q31_2

Q31.2.[to pay back a credit]. In the last 12 months, has your household had any financial difficulties:

Q32

Q32. Does your household currently have savings?

Q33_1

Q33_1. Capacity to face unexpected expenses without significant hardship

Q33_2

Q33_2. Capacity to afford to pay for a one-week annual holiday away from home without financial strain

Q33_3

Q33_3. Capacity to afford payment arrears, including those on mortgage or rental payments, utility bills, hire purchase installments, or other loan payments, without falling into financial distress

Q33_4

Q33_4. Capacity to afford a meal with meat, chicken, fish, or a vegetarian equivalent every second day

Q33_5

Q33_5. Ability to keep your home adequately warm throughout the year

Q33_6

Q33_6. Access to a car or van for personal use

Q33_7

Q33_7. Ability to replace worn-out furniture or home appliances when necessary

Q34_1

Q34_1. Have an internet connection

Q34_2

Q34_2. Replace worn-out clothes with new ones when needed

Q34_3

Q34_3. Own at least two pairs of properly fitting shoes, including a pair of all-weather shoes

Q34_4

Q34_4. Spend a small amount of money each week on personal items or activities

Q34_5

Q34_5. Have regular leisure activities

Q34_6

Q34_6. Get together with friends or family for a drink or meal at least once a month

Q35

Q35. What is your highest level of education?

Q36

Q36. Do you have any professional/work experience?

Q38c1

Q38. Do you have experience doing paid care work for any of the following groups?

Q39

Q39. Have you worked for a salary or other income, cash or in kind, since you arrived in Moldova?

Q40c1

Q40. How did you find this work?

Q41c1

Q41. What type of work have you been engaged in since you arrived in Moldova?

Q42

Q42. Have you had multiple jobs or work experiences since you arrived in Moldova?

Q43

Q43. How many different jobs or work experiences have you had since arriving in Moldova?

Q43_1

Q43.[NUMERIC BOX] .How many different jobs or work experiences have you had since arriving in Moldova?

Q44c1

Q44. Why did you change jobs or work experience?

Q45

Q45. What is your current professional status? Please reply thinking about the situation during the last 7 days.

Q46

Q46. What is your monthly net income from your current employment or activity?

Q47

Q47.Your regular work is:

Q48

Q48. What is your main reason for working part time?

Q49

Q49.Were you employed based on a:

Q50c1

Q50. What are your main reasons for working without a formal work contract?

Q51

Q51.The work contract or the verbal agreement are for a:

Q52

Q52.Which of the following best describes how you receive your salary?

Q53

Q53.How much of your salary is undeclared?

Q53A_1

Q53a.1.In your opinion, is your employer paying: Mandatory social insurance contributions for you (for example, pension, unemployment benefits

Q53A_2

Q53a.2.In your opinion, is your employer paying: Payroll taxes on your salary

Q54

Q54. Do you benefit from annual paid leave or compensation for unused leave?

Q55

Q55. Does this occupation correspond to your level of education and professional expertise?

Q56

Q56. What percent of your household income is spent on daily subsistence (rent, food, petrol, etc.)?

Q57

Q57. What percent of your household income is saved?

Q58

Q58. Have you looked for another job in the last four weeks?

Q59

Q59. Have you looked for extra work in the past four weeks?

Q60c1

Q60. In your opinion, what do you see are the major barriers to finding and securing a job in Moldova?

Q61

Q61. What is the legal form of your work?

Q62

Q62. Have you benefitted from training and/or micro-grant support from a local or international organization to initiate your activity?

Q63

Q63. Would you be interested in participating in a self-employment support program?

Q64

Q64. Was your business first registered in Ukraine, in Moldova, or in another country?

Q65

Q65. Have you hired refugees from Ukraine?

Q66c1

Q66. What are the major difficulties you have encountered when [IF Q64=2, SHOW opening and] running a business in Moldova?

Q67c1

Q67. What made you open a business in Moldova?

Q67c2

I found a good market for my business

Q67c3

I believe there is big potential for economic growth in Moldova and I wish to seize the opportunity

Q67c4

It was easy to open a business (laws, rules, procedures)

Q67c5

My family and friends encouraged and helped me

Q67c6

I received support from international and/ or local organizations to open the business

Q67c7

I couldn't find a regular job that matched my education, experience level and interests

Q67c8

I couldn't find a regular job that paid me sufficiently

Q68

Q68. In the last 4 weeks, have you looked for a paid job or activity, or have you tried to start a business in Moldova?

Q69

Q69. Are you currently registered at or have you approached (for the first time) the National Employment Agency during the last week?

Q70c1

Q70. What are the major challenges when looking for a job in Moldova?

Q71

Q71.How long have you been looking for a job?

Q71_1

Q71.[Month].How long have you been looking for a job?

Q72c1

Q72. What type of work are you looking for?

Q73c1

Q73. What are the main reasons you are not looking for work?

Q74

Q74. What is your household’s main source of income?

Q75c1

Q75. What secondary sources of income does your household use to cover its basic needs?

Q76c1

Q76. What are the main reasons you might refuse a job offered to you?

Q77c1

Q77. What kind of support would you need in order to find and secure employment?

Q78

Q78. Do all children aged under 3 years old in the household attend kindergarten, creche or alternative childcare?

Q78_2c1

Q78_2. What form of childcare is attended?

Q79c1

Q79.Why do not all children under 3 years attend childcare?

Q80c1

Q80. Have you accessed care services in the last 12 months for an elderly persons or person with disability or special need?

Q81c1

Q81. What were the reasons for not accessing a care service or facility for an elderly person or person with disability of special needs?

Q82_1

Q82.1. looking for a job

Q82_2

Q82.2. having and keeping a job, or a business

Q82_3

Q82.3. enrolling in training courses (vocational, skill development)

Q82_4

Q82.4. enrolling in a language class

Q82_5

Q82.5. Completing day to day tasks (eg. Going to the bank or buying groceries)

Q82_6

Q82.6. going out to meet friends or other leisure activities

Q82_7

Q82.7. travelling in the country or abroad

Q83

Q83. Do all children aged under 3 years old in the household attend kindergarten?

Q84c1

Q84.Why do not all children under 3 years attend kindergarden?

Q85c1

Q85. Do all children aged between 3 and 18 in the household attend school (either in presence or online)?

Q86c1

Q86. Why do not all children aged between 3 and 18 years attend school?

Q87c1

Q87. Where does the child (children) stay during the day?

Q88

Q88. Generally speaking, how would you consider your health?

Q89

Q89.Do you have difficulties walking, seeing, hearing, remembering, communicating, or with self-care (such as washing or dressing)?

Q90c1

Q90. In which area(s) do you experience difficulties?

Q91c1

Q91. Is the difficulty/are the difficulties medically certified?

Q92

Q92. Do you have public health insurance coverage in Moldova?

Q93

Q93. What is the primary reason you do not have public health insurance?

Q94

Q94. Have you had any health issues in the last 4 weeks?

Q95

Q95. Are you aware of your rights to health services as a refugee?

Q96c1

Q96. Where did you learn about these rights?

Q97

Q97.Have you had occasions where you have been refused your rights to healthcare as a refugee?

Q98

Q98. Have you accessed medical services in Moldova in the past 4 weeks? This can include both public and private medical services.

Q99

Q99. Where have you most recently accessed the medical services?

Q100

Q100. Which of the following statements best describes your experience receiving these medical services?

Q101

Q101. In the past 12 months, have you cancelled or decided not to attend a medical appointment, even though you needed medical care?

Q102c1

Q102. Why did you cancel or not attend a medical appointment despite needing medical care?

Q103_1

Q103.1. The nearest public transport stop, by foot

Q103_2

Q103.2. The nearest grocery shop, by foot

Q103_3

Q103.3. The nearest grocery shop, by public transport or car

Q103_4

Q103.4. The nearest school, by foot

Q103_5

Q103.5. The nearest school, by public transport or car

Q103_6

Q103.6.The nearest bank, by foot

Q103_7

Q103.7.The nearest bank, by public transport or car

Q103_8

Q103.8.The nearest hospital/policlinic/clinic, by foot

Q103_9

Q103.9.The nearest hospital/policlinic/clinic, by public transport or car

Q103m1

Q103.1.[Minutes].The nearest public transport stop, by foot

Q103m2

Q103.2.[Minutes].The nearest grocery shop, by foot

Q103m3

Q103.3.[Minutes].The nearest grocery shop, by public transport or car

Q103m4

Q103.4.[Minutes].The nearest school, by foot

Q103m5

Q103.5.[Minutes].The nearest school, by public transport or car

Q103m6

Q103.6.[Minutes].The nearest bank, by foot

Q103m7

Q103.7.[Minutes].The nearest bank, by public transport or car

Q103m8

Q103.8.[Minutes].The nearest hospital/policlinic/clinic, by foot

Q103m9

Q103.9.[Minutes].The nearest hospital/policlinic/clinic, by public transport or car

Q104c1

Q104. Has your household benefitted from any of the following cash payments in the past 4 weeks?

Q105c1

Q105. Has your household benefitted from any of the following vouchers in the past 4 months?

Q106

Q106.This past winter, did your household benefit from one of the following programs: APRA, the Energy Vulnerability Fund, or cash assistance provided by the UN or an NGO?

Q107c1

Q107. What did you receive from the program?

Q108

Q108. Which of the following statements best describes your experience interacting with the community social worker(s) to access social indemnities or services?

Q109c1

Q109. How did you know which social institutions/ services to approach to benefit from support?

Q110c1

Q110. Does your household currently require any of the following forms of social services?

Q111

Q111.Have you ever had any direct interaction with a refugee from Ukraine?

Q113

Q113.Do you feel that there is mutual acceptance and/or respect between different groups in your community?

Q114

Q114. If you were in an emergency situation and needed up to 250 euros for urgent expenditures, do you have a support network in Moldova that could help you?

Q115

Q115. Since moving to Moldova, have you ever experienced any form of discrimination on the basis of your nationality?

Q116

Q116. Since moving to Moldova, have you felt that you have the ability and freedom to make choices and decisions that affect your life?

Q117_1

Q117_1.The police to handle crimes and maintain peace in a fair and just manner

Q117_2

Q117_2.The judicial system to deliver fair and impartial judgments

Q117_3

Q117_3.local public authorities to act in the best interest of the community

Q117_4

Q117_4.local private sector companies to act ethically and responsibly

Q117_5

Q117_5.international and local civil society organizations to effectively address the needs of the community

Q117_6

Q117_6.The media to provide unbiased and accurate information

Q118_1

Q118_1.Live in the same locality as you

Q118_2

Q118_2.Be your neighbour

Q118_3

Q118_3.Be classmates with Moldovan children

Q118_4

Q118_4.Be your employer

Q118_5

Q118_5.Be part of your family

Q118_6

Q118_6.Stay in Moldova long term

S3_cat2

What is the age of individual number ${iteration_hh} in years - Categorized 2

S3_cat1

What is the age of individual number ${iteration_hh} in years - Categorized 1

Total: 191

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