Socio-Economic Profiling Survey - 2025

Cameroon, 2025

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UNHCR_CMR_2025_PROFILING_v2.1

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UNHCR, GIZ, JIPS

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West and Central Africa Socioeconomic Assessments

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May 29, 2026

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Data file: Members

This file contains the members data collected during the survey.

Cases:	12783
Variables:	172

Variables

HOUSEHOLD_ID_SR

_index

HOUSEHOLD_STATUS_SR

Household status/Statut du ménage

LMQID

LMQID : Household ID

LMQ0

LMQ0 : Region

LMQ1

LMQ1 : Division

LMQ2

LMQ2 : Subdivision

LMQ12A

LMQ12A : Search results for the household's accommodation

LMQ13

LMQ13: Since the first profiling round in 2024, what is the household’s current status?

COQ1

COQ1 : May I ask you a few questions?

IGQ1A

IGQ1A : Is there any phone number within the household that we can use to reach the household directly (for example, the phone number of the head of household or any other member)?

IGQ1B

IGQ1B : Is there any phone number outside the household (for example, that of a neighbor, friend, or relative) through which we can reach the household?

IGQ5

IGQ5 : How many people, including yourself and visitors, currently live in this household?

PERSON_ID_SR

Household member identification number

PERSON_STATUS_SR

Household member status

CIQ1

CIQ1: is ${CIQ0} the respondent?

CIQ2

CIQ2: How old is ${CIQ0} in completed years?

CIQ3

CIQ3 : What is ${CIQ0}'s relationship to the head of household?

CIQ4

CIQ4 : What is ${CIQ0}'s marital status?

CIQ5

CIQ5: What is ${CIQ0}’s religion?

CIQ6

CIQ6 : What is ${CIQ0}'s sex?

CIQ7

CIQ7 : Has ${CIQ0} lived in the household since 6 months or more?

CIQ8

CIQ8 : Does ${CIQ0} intend to stay in the household for 6 months or more?

CIQ9

CIQ9 : Is ${CIQ0} Cameroonian?

CIQ10

CIQ10 : Does ${CIQ0} have a valid residence permit?

CIQ11

CIQ11 : Has ${CIQ0} ever left his/her home or usual place of residence?

CIQ12

CIQ12 : Has ${CIQ0} moved inside Cameroon, outside Cameroon, or both?

CIQ13

CIQ13: Referring only to movements within Cameroon, give the main reason why ${CIQ0} left his place of residence.

CIQ14

CIQ14 : In which year did ${CIQ0} move for the first time ?

CIQ14_Y

CIQ14_Y : Year when [CIQ0] moved for the first time.

CIQ14_T

CIQ14_T : Time (in years) elapsed since [CIQ0] moved for the first time.

CIQ15

CIQ15 : In which year did ${CIQ0} arrive in this locality?

CIQ15_Y

CIQ15_T

CIQ16

CIQ16 : In which region did ${CIQ0} live just before moving in ${CIQ14}?

CIQ17

CIQ17 : In which division did ${CIQ0} reside just before moving in ${CIQ14}?

CIQ18

CIQ18 : In which subdivision/council did ${CIQ0} reside just before moving in ${CIQ14} ?

CIQ20

CIQ20 : Did ${CIQ0} intend to move permanently or temporarily the first time he/she was displaced?

CIQ21

CIQ21 : Could ${CIQ0} return to the place where he/she lived just before moving if he/she wanted to?

CIQ22

CIQ22 : Why is ${CIQ0} unable to return?

CIQ32

CIQ32 : Does ${CIQ0} have a disability, such as vision, hearing or mobility problems, difficulties with remembering or concentrating, difficulties using their hands or arms, or problems with communication or using everyday language?

CIQ33

CIQ33 : Does ${CIQ0} have vision problems, even with glasses?

CIQ34

CIQ34 : Does ${CIQ0} have difficulty hearing, [even with one or more hearing aid(s)]?

CIQ35

CIQ35 : Does ${CIQ0} have difficulty walking or climbing stairs?

CIQ36

CIQ36 : Does ${CIQ0} have difficulty remembering things or concentrate?

CIQ37

CIQ37 : Does ${CIQ0} have difficulty taking care of himself, washing or dressing, for example?

CIQ38

CIQ38 : Does ${CIQ0} have difficulty communicating in their usual language, understanding others or making himself/herself understood, for\nfor example?

CIQ39

CIQ39 : What type of personal identification document does ${CIQ0} have?

CIQ39_1

CIQ39 : What type of personal identification document does ${CIQ0} have? :: National Identity Card (NIC)/receipt

CIQ39_2

CIQ39 : What type of personal identification document does ${CIQ0} have? :: Birth certificate

CIQ39_3

CIQ39 : What type of personal identification document does ${CIQ0} have? :: Birth declaration (for children under one year)

CIQ39_4

CIQ39 : What type of personal identification document does ${CIQ0} have? :: Court decision

CIQ39_5

CIQ39 : What type of personal identification document does ${CIQ0} have? :: None

CIQ39_98

CIQ39 : What type of personal identification document does ${CIQ0} have? :: Don’t know

CIQ40

CIQ40 : Why does ${CIQ0} not have a personal identification document?

CIQ41

CIQ41 : Does ${CIQ0} know how to read or write in any language?

CIQ41_1

CIQ41 : Does ${CIQ0} know how to read or write in any language? :: Yes – can read

CIQ41_2

CIQ41 : Does ${CIQ0} know how to read or write in any language? :: Yes – can write

CIQ41_3

CIQ41 : Does ${CIQ0} know how to read or write in any language? :: No – cannot read or write

CIQ42

CIQ42 : What official language(s) does ${CIQ0} know how to speak? Official languages refer to the languages recognized and used by the government for official business, such as public services, education and administrative documents. In this context, t…

CIQ43

CIQ43 : What is the highest qualification obtained by ${CIQ0} ?

CIQ44

CIQ44 : Is ${CIQ0} enrolled in a formal public/private educational institution? (During the current school year (2025-2026)

CIQ45

CIQ45 : What level of education/training is ${CIQ0} currently enrolled in?

CIQ46

CIQ46 : Does ${CIQ0} attend formal classes at least 4 days a week?

CIQ51A

CIQ51A : In the past 7 days, how many hours did ${CIQ0} spend on each of the following activities he/she performed? Studies (school)

CIQ51B

CIQ51B : In the past 7 days, how many hours did ${CIQ0} spend on each of the following activities he/she performed? Domestic work in his/her own household, childcare, care for the elderly or the sick without payment

CIQ51C

CIQ51C : In the past 7 days, how many hours did ${CIQ0} spend on each of the following activities he/she performed? Fetching water or firewood, going to the market for his/her household

CIQ51D

CIQ51D : In the past 7 days, how many hours did ${CIQ0} spend on each of the following activities he/she performed? Construction of his/her own house

CIQ51E

CIQ51E : In the past 7 days, how many hours did ${CIQ0} spend on each of the following activities he/she performed? Providing free services to his/her community

CIQ51F

CIQ51F : In the past 7 days, how many hours did ${CIQ0} spend on each of the following activities he/she performed? Working on a farm or plot to produce food for his/her household

CIQ51G

CIQ51G : In the past 7 days, how many hours did ${CIQ0} spend on each of the following activities he/she performed? Raising animals for his/her household

CIQ51H

CIQ51H : In the past 7 days, how many hours did ${CIQ0} spend on each of the following activities he/she performed? Fishing or collecting shellfish for his/her household

CIQ51_TOTAL

CIQ51_TOTAL : Total number of hours spent on studies, housework, fetching water or wood, shopping, fishing or collecting shellfish for one's household

CIQ52

CIQ52: During the last 7 days, did ${CIQ0} work for at least one hour?

CIQ53

CIQ53 : Although ${CIQ0} reported not working during the last 7 days, did he/she carry out any of the following activities during the last 7 days, at home or outside, to help the household?

CIQ54

CIQ54 : Although ${CIQ0} did not work during the last 7 days, does he/she have a job?

CIQ55

CIQ55 : What is the main reason why ${CIQ0} did not work during the last 7 days?

CIQ56

CIQ56 : Taking into account the number of days ${CIQ0} has been absent, in how much time will he/she resume work or start working (first job)?

EMPL_FLAG

EMPL_FLAG: Indicator of the people concerned by the employment section

CIQ60_G4

CIQ60_G4: Basic group of main occupation, profession or job held during the last 7 days or usually held

CIQ61_G6

CIQ61_G6: Main activity of the company or administration where the respondent carries out their main employment, or type of product/service it manufactures, sells or offers

CIQ62

CIQ62: What is the socio-professional category of ${CIQ0} in their main job?

CIQ63

CIQ63: The company where ${CIQ0} performs their main job (or that ${CIQ0} manages) is a ?

CIQ64

CIQ64: Is the work that ${CIQ0} performs in this company regular/permanent or occasional/temporary?

CIQ65

CIQ65: How many hours did ${CIQ0} work in their current job/work during the last 7 days (in hours)?

CIQ65_CATEGORY

CIQ65_CATEGORY: Status of respondent according to work duration during the 7 last days

CIQ66

CIQ66: What is the reason why ${CIQ0} worked less than 40 hours during the last 7 days?

CIQ67

CIQ67: What is the reason why ${CIQ0} worked more than 48 hours during the last 7 days?

CIQ68

CIQ68: In what form is ${CIQ0} paid, or receives their income, in their main job?

CIQ69

CIQ69: Has ${CIQ0} been the victim of a work-related accident (at the workplace or during commuting) in their main job during the last 12 months?

CIQ70

CIQ71

CIQ71: Has ${CIQ0} looked for a job in the last 7 days?

CIQ72

CIQ72: Has ${CIQ0} looked for a job in the last 4 weeks?

CIQ71_U_CIQ72

CIQ71_U_CIQ72: Indicator of respondent who has looked for a job in the last 7 days or the last 4 weeks

CIQ73

CIQ73: Would ${CIQ0} be available to work?

CIQ74

CIQ74: What is the main reason ${CIQ0} is unavailable to work in the next 15 days?

CIQ75

CIQ75: ${CIQ0} is not working and not looking for a job because he/she is

CIQ76

CIQ76: What is the main reason ${CIQ0} has not looked for work (or does not want to work)?

CIQ77

CIQ77: Although ${CIQ0} has not looked for work in the past 4 weeks, would he/she be available immediately if offered a job now?

CIQ78

CIQ78: How does ${CIQ0} meet his/her needs? (Main source of income)

UNEMPL_FLAG

UNEMPL_FLAG: Indicator of respondent in unemployment during the 4 last weeks

CIQ80

CIQ80: What is the main method that ${CIQ0} uses to look for a job?

CIQ81

CIQ81: What is the main reason that ${CIQ0} has not created or worked in a micro-enterprise (small street-side business, small “workshop”) or an agricultural enterprise (fields, livestock, etc.)?

CIQ82

CIQ82: Would ${CIQ0} like a salaried (employee) or self-employed (independent) job?

GBV_RESP_STATUS

GBV_RESP_STATUS: Status of response relating to GBV section

VGQ1

VGQ1: Have you ever heard of Gender-Based Violence (GBV)?

VGQ2

VGQ2: How familiar are you with the term "Gender-Based Violence" (GBV)?

VGQ3

VGQ3: Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: "Gender-based violence is a private family matter."

VGQ4A

VGQ4A: Gender-based violence is a serious problem in my community

VGQ4B

VGQ4B: It mainly affects women and girls.

VGQ4C

VGQ4C: Men can also be victims.

VGQ4D

VGQ4D: Victims of gender-based violence are often held responsible for the violence they suffer.

VGQ4E

VGQ4E: Gender-based violence is a private family matter and should not be interfered with.

VGQ4F

VGQ4F: Laws against gender-based violence are effectively enforced in my community.

VGQ5A

VGQ5A: What types of violence do women and girls experience in the community?

VGQ5A_1

VGQ5A: What types of violence do women and girls experience in the community? :: Physical violence (beatings, injuries, assaults)

VGQ5A_2

VGQ5A: What types of violence do women and girls experience in the community? :: Psychological or emotional violence (insults, humiliation, threats)

VGQ5A_3

VGQ5A: What types of violence do women and girls experience in the community? :: Sexual violence (harassment, rape, non-consensual touching)

VGQ5A_4

VGQ5A: What types of violence do women and girls experience in the community? :: Economic or financial violence (deprivation of resources, control of money, prohibition from working)

VGQ5A_5

VGQ5A: What types of violence do women and girls experience in the community? :: Forced or early marriage

VGQ5A_6

VGQ5A: What types of violence do women and girls experience in the community? :: Discrimination or social exclusion based on gender

VGQ5A_7

VGQ5A: What types of violence do women and girls experience in the community? :: Neglect or deprivation of basic needs (health, education)

VGQ5A_8

VGQ5A: What types of violence do women and girls experience in the community? :: No violence

VGQ5B

VGQ5B: What types of violence do men and boys experience in the community?

VGQ5B_1

VGQ5B: What types of violence do men and boys experience in the community? :: Physical violence (beatings, injuries, assaults)

VGQ5B_2

VGQ5B: What types of violence do men and boys experience in the community? :: Psychological or emotional violence (insults, humiliation, threats)

VGQ5B_3

VGQ5B: What types of violence do men and boys experience in the community? :: Sexual violence (harassment, rape, non-consensual touching)

VGQ5B_4

VGQ5B: What types of violence do men and boys experience in the community? :: Economic or financial violence (deprivation of resources, control of money, prohibition from working)

VGQ5B_5

VGQ5B: What types of violence do men and boys experience in the community? :: Forced or early marriage

VGQ5B_6

VGQ5B: What types of violence do men and boys experience in the community? :: Discrimination or social exclusion based on gender

VGQ5B_7

VGQ5B: What types of violence do men and boys experience in the community? :: Neglect or deprivation of basic needs (health, education)

VGQ5B_8

VGQ5B: What types of violence do men and boys experience in the community? :: No violence

VGQ6A

VGQ6A: Saying or doing something to humiliate you in front of others

VGQ6B

VGQ6B: Threatening you or threatening someone close to you maliciously

VGQ6C

VGQ6C: Insulting you or belittling you

VGQ6D

VGQ6D: Pushing, shaking, or throwing something at you

VGQ6E

VGQ6E: Slapping you

VGQ6F

VGQ6F: Twisting your arm or pulling your hair

VGQ6G

VGQ6G: Hitting you with a fist or an object that could hurt you

VGQ6H

VGQ6H: Kicking you or dragging you on the ground

VGQ6I

VGQ6I: Trying to strangle or burn you

VGQ6J

VGQ6J: Threatening you with a knife, firearm, or other weapon

VGQ6K

VGQ6K: Forcing you physically to have sexual relations against your will / rape

VGQ6L

VGQ6L: Forcing you to perform sexual acts you did not want

VGQ6M

VGQ6M: Forced or early marriage

VGQ6N

VGQ6N: Denial of resources, opportunities, or services

VGQ6O

VGQ6O: Control, exploitation, or deprivation of income

VGQ7A

VGQ7A: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7B

VGQ7B: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7C

VGQ7C: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7D

VGQ7D: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7E

VGQ7E: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7F

VGQ7F: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7G

VGQ7G: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7H

VGQ7H: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7I

VGQ7I: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7J

VGQ7J: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7K

VGQ7K: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7L

VGQ7L: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7M

VGQ7M: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7N

VGQ7N: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ7O

VGQ7O: How often did this gender-based violence occur?

VGQ8

VGQ8: When did the most recent violent incident occur?

VGQ9

VGQ9: Who was the perpetrator?

VGQ10

VGQ10 : Following acts committed against you by your partner (most recent or previous) or another person, have you ever experienced:

VGQ10A

VGQ10A: Cuts, bruises, or pain

VGQ10B

VGQ10B: Bruises, sprains, dislocations, or burns to the eyes

VGQ10C

VGQ10C: Deep wounds, fractures, broken teeth, or other serious injuries

VGQ11

VGQ11: Have you reported the gender-based violence to someone?

VGQ12

VGQ12: To whom exactly did you report it?

WEIGHT_FINAL

weighting raking ratio

WEIGHT_GBV_FINAL

weighting raking ratio

HH_HEAD_FLAG

HH_HEAD_FLAG: Indicator of the head of household

Total: 172

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