Methodology
The metadata on social protection gather information on the overall production. To find definitions and explanations of specific terminology or concepts, please consult our statistical glossary.
For the early estimates, you may also consult our country specific metadata.
Data for 'Unemployment benefits recipients' (UBR) are consistent with the ESSPROS core system data. For further information on the methodology, please consult the individual country reports in our ESSPROS library.