Study title

There is only little statistical information on families in Austria. The Mikrozensus standard survey similar to the population census has the sample unit household; relationships are only visible in connection with the main breadwinner of the household. A family statistic that records family relation across the boarders of the household has yet not been conducted in Austria. Recently, the topic family has become important (appointment of a state secretary for family issues, beginning of the reform of the family law). On a European level, the family ministers hold regular conferences to support families and for collaborative measures. The lack of statistical data has thereby become more and more palpable. Therefore, the topic of this Mikrozensus special survey is questions on family-related topics.