Socio-Economic Insights Survey 2024

Moldova, 2024

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Reference ID

MDA_2024_SEIS_v01_M

Producer(s)

UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Impact - REACH

Collection(s)

United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR)

Metadata

Documentation in PDF DDI/XML JSON

Study website

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Mar 31, 2025

Last modified

Mar 31, 2025

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Identification

Survey ID number

MDA_2024_SEIS_v01_M

Title

Socio-Economic Insights Survey 2024

Abbreviation or Acronym

SEIS 2024

Country/Economy

Name	Country code
Moldova	MDA

Study type

Sample Frame, Households [sf/hh]

Abstract

The 2024 Socio-Economic Insights Survey (SEIS) in Moldova, conducted by UNHCR in partnership with REACH, provides essential data on the needs of refugees and third-country nationals displaced from Ukraine. Building on the 2023 Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessment (MSNA), this household-level survey collected insights on protection, food security, education, livelihoods, health, and socio-economic inclusion to inform humanitarian planning and decision-making. A total of 622 in-person interviews were conducted across Moldova (excluding the Transnistrian region) between June 3 and July 12, 2024. The survey used purposive and respondent-assisted sampling to capture household and individual-level data on living conditions, access to services, and integration challenges. This anonymized dataset supports stakeholders in addressing the needs of displaced populations and promoting integration and access to essential services in Moldova.

Kind of Data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Unit of Analysis

Household

Version

Version Description

Version 2.1: Edited, cleaned, and anonymised data.

Version Date

2024-12-20

Scope

Notes

The scope includes:

demographics
cash and livelihoods
protection
health
education
accommodation
accountability
feedback on humanitarian assistance

Topics

Topic
Health
Protection
Food security
Education
Livelihood and Social cohesion
Gender Based Violence
Child Protection
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Cash Assistance

Keywords

SEIS Ukraine refugees Needs assessment

Coverage

Geographic Coverage

Moldova

Universe

Households of Ukrainian refugees and third-country nationals displaced from Ukraine residing in Moldova

Producers and sponsors

Primary investigators

Name	Affiliation
UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR)	UN
Impact - REACH

Producers

Name
UNHCR

Sampling

Sampling Procedure

The sample was selected using non-probability sampling, combining purposive sampling (to target key refugee and third-country national populations) and respondent-assisted sampling (to reach households within these groups). The sampling frame included Ukrainian refugees and third-country nationals displaced from Ukraine across Moldova, excluding the Transnistrian region.

  Since this is a non-probability sample, findings are indicative of trends among surveyed populations but are not statistically representative of all refugees and displaced persons in Moldova.

Survey instrument

Questionnaires

Key topics covered include protection, gender-based violence, mental health, socio-economic status, health, accommodation, food security, education, social cohesion, and access to humanitarian aid.

Data collection

Dates of Data Collection

Start	End
2024-06-02	2024-07-12

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face interview

Data Collectors

Name	Affiliation	Abbreviation
UN Refugee Agency	UN	UNHCR
Impact - REACH

Data Collection Notes

Data collection for the Moldova Socio-Economic Insights Survey 2024 was conducted through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire, with a focus on refugees and third-country nationals displaced from Ukraine. The survey employed purposive and respondent-assisted sampling to ensure representation across Moldova, excluding the Transnistrian region. Enumerators underwent comprehensive training to ensure quality data collection, and quality assurance measures included random spot checks and ongoing communication with enumerators. Data cleaning excluded test interviews, non-consenting respondents, and cases with contradictory or incomplete information to maintain accuracy and reliability.

Data Access

Citation requirements

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Impact - REACH (2024). Moldova: Socio-Economic Insights Survey (SEIS) - 2024. Accessed from: https://microdata.unhcr.org

Contacts

Name	Affiliation	Email
Curation team	UNHCR	dencomdl@unhcr.org

Metadata production

DDI Document ID

DDI_MDA_2024_SEIS_v01_M

Producers

Name	Abbreviation	Affiliation	Role
UN Refugee Agency	UNHCR	UN	Metadata producer
Development Data Group	DECDG	The World Bank	Metadata adapted for World Bank Microdata Library

Date of Metadata Production

2024-12-20

Metadata version

DDI Document version

Identical to a metadata (UNHCR_MDA_2024_SEIS) published on UNHCR catalog (https://microdata.unhcr.org/index.php/home). Some of the metadata fields have been edited.

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