Household Survey on Information and Communications Technology 2023

West Bank and Gaza, 2023 - 2024

Reference ID

PSE-PCBS-HICT-2023-V1.0

Producer(s)

Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics

Collections

Household ICT

Metadata

DDI/XML JSON

Created on

Feb 19, 2025

Last modified

Feb 19, 2025

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Variable Groups

Variable group: Individuals aged 10 and above (Use Kish tables for random selection of an individual)

Variables 205

IDSAM1

Questionnaire's serial number in the sample

FWP

final weight person

PR01

During the last three months, have you used a mobile phone (regular or smart)?

PR02

During the last three months, have you used a smartphone?

PR03

During the last three months, have you owned a mobile phone?

PR04

During the last three months, have you owned a smartphone?

PR05_1

During the last 3 months, did you use a computer (desktop, laptop, tablet):desktop ?

PR05_2

During the last 3 months, did you use a computer (desktop, laptop, tablet):laptop ?

PR05_3

During the last 3 months, did you use a computer (desktop, laptop, tablet):tablet ?

PR06_1

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out: Using copy and paste tools to duplicate or move data, information and content in digital environments (e.g. within a document, between devices, on the cloud ?

PR06_2

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out: Sending messages (e.g. e-mail, messaging service, SMS) with attached files (e.g. document, picture, video)?

PR06_3

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out: Using basic arithmetic formulae in a spreadsheet?

PR06_4

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out: Connecting and installing new devices (e.g. a modem, camera, printer) through wired or wireless technologies?

PR06_5

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out: Finding, downloading, installing and configuring software and apps?

PR06_6

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out:Creating electronic presentations with presentation software (including text, images, sound, video or charts) ?

PR06_7

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out:Transferring files or applications between devices (including via cloud-storage) ?

PR06_8

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out: Setting up effective security measures (e.g. strong passwords, log-in attempt notification) to protect devices and online accounts ?

PR06_9

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out: Changing privacy settings on your device, account or app to limit the sharing of personal data and information (e.g. name, contact information, photos?

PR06_10

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out:Verifying the reliability of information found online ?

PR06_11

During the last 3 months, which of the following ICT-related activities have you carried out:Programming or coding in digital environments (e.g. computer software, app development) ?

PR07

During the last 3 months, did you used the Internet from any location ?

PR08_1

The reason for not using the Internet:1. Do not need the Internet ?

PR08_2

The reason for not using the Internet:2. Do not know how to use it ?

PR08_3

The reason for not using the Internet:1. Cost of Internet use is too high (service charges, etc.) ?

PR08_4

The reason for not using the Internet:4. Privacy or security concerns ?

PR08_5

The reason for not using the Internet: 1. Internet service is not available in the area?

PR08_6

The reason for not using the Internet: 6. Cultural reasons (e.g. exposure to harmful content?

PR08_7

The reason for not using the Internet:7. Don’t know what Internet is ?

PR08_8

The reason for not using the Internet:8. Not allowed to use the Internet ?

PR08_9

The reason for not using the Internet: 9. Lack of local content?

PR08_Other

The reason for not using the Internet: ?

PR09_1_A

During the last 3 months, did you used the Internet from the following Device:Mobile phone via mobile cellular network (2G,3G,4G…) ?

PR09_1_B

During the last 3 months, did you used the Internet from the following Device: Mobile phone via other wireless networks (e.g. WiFi) ?

PR09_2_A

During the last 3 months, did you used the Internet from the following Device:Tablet via mobile cellular network, using a USB key/dongle or integrated data SIM card ?

PR09_2_B

During the last 3 months, did you used the Internet from the following Device: Tablet via other wireless networks (e.g. WiFi)?

PR09_3_A

During the last 3 months, did you used the Internet from the following Device: Portable computer (laptop, notebook, netbook) via mobile cellular network, using a USB key/dongle or integrated data SIM card or or mobile cellular telephone as modem?

PR09_3_B

During the last 3 months, did you used the Internet from the following Device:Portable computer (laptop, notebook, netbook) via other wireless networks (e.g. WiFi)

PR09_4

During the last 3 months, did you used the Internet from the following Device:Other portable devices (e.g. portable games consoles, watches, e-book readers etc.)?

PR10_1

During the last 3 month , did you use the Internet in any of the following places:Home ?

PR10_2

During the last 3 month , did you use the Internet in any of the following places: Work ?

PR10_3

During the last 3 month , did you use the Internet in any of the following places: Place of education ?

PR10_4

During the last 3 month , did you use the Internet in any of the following places: Another person’s home ?

PR10_5

During the last 3 month , did you use the Internet in any of the following places: Facility open to the public?

PR10_6

During the last 3 month , did you use the Internet in any of the following places: While commuting, in transport or walking ?

PR10_7

During the last 3 month , did you use the Internet in any of the following places: Other Place?

PR11

During the last 3 months, how many times did you use the Internet?

PR12

During the last 3 months, did you use the social media or professional networks (Facebook, Twitter, linked..)?

PR13_1

During the last 3 months have you used any of the following social or professional networks or applications or applications: Facebook?

PR13_2

During the last 3 months have you used any of the following social or professional networks or applications or applications: Instagram?

PR13_3

During the last 3 months have you used any of the following social or professional networks or applications or applications: Twitter ?

PR13_4

During the last 3 months have you used any of the following social or professional networks or applications or applications: Whats App?

PR13_5

During the last 3 months have you used any of the following social or professional networks or applications or applications: Messenger ?

PR13_6

During the last 3 months have you used any of the following social or professional networks or applications or applications: Snapchat?

PR13_7

During the last 3 months have you used any of the following social or professional networks or applications or applications: LinkedIn?

PR13_8

During the last 3 months have you used any of the following social or professional networks or applications or applications: TikTok?

PR13_9

During the last 3 months have you used any of the following social or professional networks or applications or applications: Other ?

PR14_1

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Getting information about goods or services?

PR14_2

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Seeking health information (on injury, disease, nutrition etc.)?

PR14_3

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Getting information from general government organizations ?

PR14_4

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Using services related to travel or travel-related accommodation?

PR14_5

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Downloading software or applications ?

PR14_6

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Reading or downloading online newspapers or magazines, electronic books ?

PR14_7

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Sending or receiving e-mail?

PR14_8

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Telephoning over the Internet/VoIP?

PR14_9

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Participating in social networks?

PR14_10

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Making an appointment with a health practitioner via the Internet?

PR14_11

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Interacting with general government organizations?

PR14_12

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Taking part in consultations or voting via the Internet to define civic or political issues ?

PR14_13

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Accessing or posting opinions via any device on chat sites, blogs, newsgroups or online discussions?

PR14_14

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Purchasing or ordering goods or services (purchase orders placed via the Internet ?

PR14_15

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Selling goods or services (via eBay, Mercado libre, Facebook, Amazon, Alibaba, etc.)?

PR14_16

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Internet banking ?

PR14_17

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Doing an online course (in any subject) ?

PR14_18

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Consulting wikis (Wikipedia etc.), online encyclopedias or other websites for formal or informal learning purposes ?

PR14_19

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Looking for a job or sending/submitting a job application ?

PR14_20

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Participating in professional networks?

PR14_21

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Listening to web radio (either paid or free of charge)?

PR14_22

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Watching web television (either paid or free of charge?

PR14_23

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Downloading images, movies, videos or music; playing or downloading games (either paid or free of charge) ?

PR14_24

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Uploading self/user-created content to a website to be shared (text, images, photos, videos, music, software, etc.)?

PR14_25

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Using storage space on the Internet to save documents, pictures, music, video or other files ?

PR14_26

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Using software run over the Internet for editing text documents, spreadsheets or presentations?

PR14_27

During the last 3 months, which of the following activities did you use the Internet for private purposes from any location: Other activities?

PR15_A_1

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Books, magazines or newspapers ?

PR15_A_2

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Clothing, footwear, sporting goods or accessories?

PR15_A_3

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Computer equipment or parts (including peripheral equipment ?

PR15_A_4

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Computer or video games ?

PR15_A_5

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Computer software (includes upgrades and paid apps not games ?

PR15_A_6

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Cosmetics ?

PR15_A_7

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Financial products (including shares and insurance) ?

PR15_A_8

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Food, groceries, alcohol or tobacco ?

PR15_A_9

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Household goods (e.g. furniture, toys, etc. excluding consumer electronics?

PR15_A_10

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ ICT services (excluding software ?

PR15_A_11

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Medicine ?

PR15_A_12

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Movies, short films or images ?

PR15_A_13

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Music products?

PR15_A_14

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Photographic, telecommunications or optical equipment ?

PR15_A_15

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Tickets or bookings for entertainment events (sports, theatre, concerts, etc.) ?

PR15_A_16

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Travel products (travel tickets, accommodation, vehicle hire, transport services etc.).?

PR15_A_17

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through the Internet _ Other ?

PR15_B_1

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Books, magazines or newspapers ?

PR15_B_2

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Clothing, footwear, sporting goods or accessories?

PR15_B_3

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Computer equipment or parts (including peripheral equipment)?

PR15_B_4

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Computer or video games ?

PR15_B_5

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Computer software (includes upgrades and paid apps not games) ?

PR15_B_6

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Cosmetics ?

PR15_B_7

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Financial products (including shares and insurance ?

PR15_B_8

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Food, groceries, alcohol or tobacco ?

PR15_B_9

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Household goods (e.g. furniture, toys, etc. excluding consumer electronics) ?

PR15_B_10

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ ICT services (excluding software?

PR15_B_11

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Medicine?

PR15_B_12

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Movies, short films or images ?

PR15_B_13

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Music products?

PR15_B_14

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Photographic, telecommunications or optical equipment?

PR15_B_15

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Tickets or bookings for entertainment events (sports, theatre, concerts, etc.) ?

PR15_B_16

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Travel products (travel tickets, accommodation, vehicle hire, transport services etc.). ?

PR15_B_17

During the last 12 months, did you purchased the following type of goods or services online: Through a website or application _ Other?

PR16_1

During the last 12 months, which types of payment channels used when You purchased goods or services online: Cash on delivery ?

PR16_2

During the last 12 months, which types of payment channels used when You purchased goods or services online: Credit card online?

PR16_3

During the last 12 months, which types of payment channels used when You purchased goods or services online: Debit card or electronic bank transfer online?

PR16_4

During the last 12 months, which types of payment channels used when You purchased goods or services online: Mobile money account (account connected to the mobile number)?

PR16_5

During the last 12 months, which types of payment channels used when You purchased goods or services online: Online payment service ( PayPal)?

PR16_6

During the last 12 months, which types of payment channels used when You purchased goods or services online: Prepaid gift card or online voucher ?

PR16_7

During the last 12 months, which types of payment channels used when You purchased goods or services online: Points from rewards or redemption program?

PR16_8

During the last 12 months, which types of payment channels used when You purchased goods or services online: Other ?

PR17_1

During the last 3 months, which types of delivery methods used when You purchased goods or services online: Delivery directly to the buyer using regular postal services or other forms of delivery?

PR17_2

During the last 3 months, which types of delivery methods used when You purchased goods or services online: Picked up from point of sale or service point ?

PR17_3

During the last 3 months, which types of delivery methods used when You purchased goods or services online: Online / electronic delivery by downloading from a website or through an application, software or other device (e.g. in-app purchases)?

PR18_1

Reason for Not Purchasing Online: Not interested?

PR18_2

Reason for Not Purchasing Online: Prefer to shop in person?

PR18_3

Reason for Not Purchasing Online: Security concerns (e.g. about giving debit or credit card details?

PR18_4

Reason for Not Purchasing Online: Privacy concerns (e.g. about giving personal details)?

PR18_5

Reason for Not Purchasing Online: Technical concerns (e.g. about websites, payment or delivery)?

PR18_6

Reason for Not Purchasing Online: Trust concerns (e.g. about warranties, receiving or returning products)?

PR18_7

Reason for Not Purchasing Online: Lack of confidence, knowledge or skills?

PR19_1

During the past three months, have you implemented any of the following actions to manage access to your personal data (e.g.Name, date of birth, ID number, credit card number, photos,..) on the Internet: Read privacy policy statements before providing pe

PR19_2

During the past three months, have you implemented any of the following actions to manage access to your personal data (e.g.Name, date of birth, ID number, credit card number, photos,..) on the Internet: Restricted or refused access to your geographical l

PR19_3

During the past three months, have you implemented any of the following actions to manage access to your personal data (e.g.Name, date of birth, ID number, credit card number, photos,..) on the Internet: Limited access to profile or content on social net

PR19_4

During the past three months, have you implemented any of the following actions to manage access to your personal data (e.g.Name, date of birth, ID number, credit card number, photos,..) on the Internet: Storage?

PR19_5

During the past three months, have you implemented any of the following actions to manage access to your personal data (e.g.Name, date of birth, ID number, credit card number, photos,..) on the Internet: Refused allowing the use of personal data for adve

PR19_6

During the past three months, have you implemented any of the following actions to manage access to your personal data (e.g.Name, date of birth, ID number, credit card number, photos,..) on the Internet: Checked that the website where you provided person

PR19_7

During the past three months, have you implemented any of the following actions to manage access to your personal data (e.g.Name, date of birth, ID number, credit card number, photos,..) on the Internet: Asked websites or search engines administrator or p

PR20_1

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Illegal access (hacking)?

PR20_2

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Illegal data acquisition?

PR20_3

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Illegal interception (e-mail, chat or VoIP communications?

PR20_4

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Data interference ?

PR20_5

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Harmful material?

PR20_6

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Racism, hate speech, violence ?

PR20_7

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Religious offences?

PR20_8

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Libel and false information in forums and chat rooms?

PR20_9

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Spam and related threats?

PR20_10

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Fraud ?

PR20_11

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Manipulation of digital documents?

PR20_12

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Identity theft (personal identification number, Passport , Password for financial and non-financial accounts?

PR20_13

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Ncitement to violence?

PR20_14

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Defamation?

PR20_15

During the last 3 months, did you exposed to the following Informatics Threats on the Internet: Gender-based violence (psychological-verbal)?

PR21

During the last 3 months, did you own accounts for any of the Social or professional networks?

PR22_1

During the last 3 months, has your account on any social media network been exposed to digital Violation: Permanent account suspension?

PR22_2

During the last 3 months, has your account on any social media network been exposed to digital Violation: Restriction?

PR22_3

During the last 3 months, has your account on any social media network been exposed to digital Violation: Account Warning?

PR22_4

During the last 3 months, has your account on any social media network been exposed to digital Violation: Suspension the circulation of the account?

PR22_5

During the last 3 months, has your account on any social media network been exposed to digital Violation: Reducing veiwing rates?

PR23

Do you use your smartphone for private purposes?

PR24

Does your smartphone have any kind of security software or service such as anti-virus, anti-spam, or firewall?

PR25

Have you ever lost information, documents, photos or any other type of data on your smartphone due to a virus or other hostile type of software?

PR26

When using or installing (an application) on your smartphone, have you restricted or denied access to your personal data (e.g., location, contact list)?

PR27_1

Have you used any of the following internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: Internet-connected thermostat, utility meter, lights, plug-ins or other internet-connected solutions for energy management for your home

PR27_2

Have you used any of the following internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: Internet-connected home alarm system, smoke detector, security cameras, door locks or other internet-connected security/safety solutions for your home

PR27_3

Have you used any of the following internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: Internet-connected home appliances such as robot vacuums, fridges, ovens, coffee machines

PR27_4

Have you used any of the following internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: A virtual assistant in the form of a smart speaker or of an app, such as Google Home, Amazon Alexa/Echo/Computer, Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana, Bixby

PR28_1

What were the reasons for not using any of the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: I didn't know such devices or systems exist?

PR28_2

What were the reasons for not using any of the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: I had no need to use those connected devices/systems?

PR28_3

What were the reasons for not using any of the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: Costs too high?

PR28_4

What were the reasons for not using any of the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: Lack of compatibility with other devices or systems?

PR28_5

What were the reasons for not using any of the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: Lack of skills to use those devices or systems?

PR28_6

What were the reasons for not using any of the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: Concerns about the privacy and protection of data about me generated by those devices or systems?

PR28_7

What were the reasons for not using any of the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: Concerns about security (e.g. that the device or system will be hacked)?

PR28_8

What were the reasons for not using any of the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: Concerns about safety or health (e.g. that the use of the device or system could lead to an accident, injury or health problem)?

PR28_9

What were the reasons for not using any of the mentioned internet-connected devices or systems for private purposes: Other reasons ?

Pr1

HR2

HR4

Relationship to the Head of Household

computer_use

PR02_RECODE

Use a Smart phone

PR04_RECODE

Own a Smart phone

PR09_Mobilephone

Use the Internet from Mobile phone

PR09_Tablet

Use the Internet from Tablet

PR09_Computer

Use the Internet from Computer (Laptop or Desktop)

PR06_1RECODE

Using copy and paste tools to duplicate or move data, information and content in digital environments (e.g. within a document, between devices, on the cloud)

PR06_2RECODE

Sending messages (e.g. e-mail, messaging service, SMS) with attached files (e.g. document, picture, video)

PR06_3RECODE

Using basic arithmetic formulae in a spreadsheet

PR06_4RECODE

Connecting and installing new devices (e.g. a modem, camera, printer) through wired or wireless technologies

PR06_5RECODE

Finding, downloading, installing and configuring software and apps

PR06_6RECODE

Creating electronic presentations with presentation software (including text, images, sound, video or charts)

PR06_7RECODE

Transferring files or applications between devices (including via cloud-storage)

PR06_8RECODE

Setting up effective security measures (e.g. strong passwords, log-in attempt notification) to protect devices and online accounts

PR06_9RECODE

Changing privacy settings on your device, account or app to limit the sharing of personal data and information (e.g. name, contact information, photos)

PR06_10RECODE

Verifying the reliability of information found online

PR06_11RECODE

Programming or coding in digital environments (e.g. computer software, app development)

agegroup

area

Region (North of West Bank, Middle of West Bank, South of West Bank, Gaza Strip)

Qualification

empch1

Labour Force Status

region

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