The European Social Survey

Welcome to the European Social Survey (ESS).

How to take part

To begin the survey in English, click the start button above and you will be taken to the login page to enter your access code. 

About the survey

The European Social Survey (ESS) is a survey of social attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of individuals in European countries. This year we are asking for views on such topics as the area where you live, how well the government is doing its job, and about the environment.

Need help?

If you have any queries, please contact us on:

IPSOS: Kevin Meyvis
e-mail: Kevin.Meyvis@ipsos.com
Tel: +47 941 54 701

UiB: Sveinung Arnesen
e-mail: sveinung.arnesen@uib.no
Tel: +47 995 32 496

Protecting your information

As mentioned in the data protection information sheet, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, to correct and erase any information about you, and to ask us what information we hold about you, as long as we can identify you. You also have the right to request the suspension of processing during the time taken to verify the accuracy of your data, and to lodge a complaint to the Norwegian Data Protection Authority or with the UK Information Commission’s Office.

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Last updated: 30.09.2025