Pension monitor > Intermediate wave
Publisher
Centerdata
Creator
Harry van Dalen (Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute); Kène Henkens (Netherlands Interdisciplinary Demographic Institute)
Created
Aug 21 2025
Description
The survey is about people’s knowledge of the Dutch pension system in the context of the renewal of the pension system in the coming years.
URL to resource
Panel
lissdata
Begin date
Oct 04 2021
There are no questions found for this study
| Variable | Dataset | English | Dutch |
|---|---|---|---|
| nomem_encr | ye21a | Number of the household member encrypted | |
| ye21a_m | ye21a | Year and month of the field work period | |
| ye21a001 | ye21a | Preloaded variable: Main occupation | |
| ye21a002 | ye21a | In your opinion, what is the probability that ten years from now, the purchasing power of pensions (not counting state pensions) will on average be… less than now | |
| ye21a003 | ye21a | In your opinion, what is the probability that ten years from now, the purchasing power of pensions (not counting state pensions) will on average be… at least 10% less than now | |
| ye21a004 | ye21a | In your opinion, what is the probability that ten years from now, the purchasing power of pensions (not counting state pensions) will on average be… more than now | |
| ye21a005 | ye21a | In your opinion, what is the probability that ten years from now, the purchasing power of pensions (not counting state pensions) will on average be… at least 10% more than now | |
| ye21a006 | ye21a | In your opinion, what is the probability that ten years from now, the average age at which people stop working will be… higher than now | |
| ye21a007 | ye21a | In your opinion, what is the probability that ten years from now, the average age at which people stop working will be… at least two years higher than now | |
| ye21a008 | ye21a | In your opinion, what is the probability that ten years from now, the average age at which people stop working will be… lower than now | |
| ye21a009 | ye21a | In your opinion, what is the probability that ten years from now, the average age at which people stop working will be… at least two years lower than now | |
| ye21a010 | ye21a | All things considered, how satisfied are you with the present pension system (including state pensions) in the Netherlands? NB: this question is about the pension system in the Netherlands; we do not mean your own personal situation. | |
| ye21a011 | ye21a | How satisfied are you with the level of your [expected] income after retirement? | |
| ye21a012 | ye21a | How satisfied are you with the age at which you [expect to be / were] able to retire? | |
| ye21a013 | ye21a | All things considered, how satisfied are you with your own pension arrangements? | |
| ye21a014 | ye21a | To what extent do you have confidence that the following organizations will ensure good pensions: The pension funds | |
| ye21a015 | ye21a | To what extent do you have confidence that the following organizations will ensure good pensions: The government | |
| ye21a016 | ye21a | To what extent do you have confidence that the following organizations will ensure good pensions: Insurance companies | |
| ye21a017 | ye21a | To what extent do you have confidence that the following organizations will ensure good pensions: The supervisory authority De Nederlandsche Bank | |
| ye21a018 | ye21a | Generally speaking, do you see yourself as someone who is prepared to take risks, or do you prefer to avoid risks? | |
| ye21a019 | ye21a | Please provide an estimate of your total assets (own home, savings, stock etc., minus any debts/mortgage) | |
| ye21a020 | ye21a | Are you / were you registered with a pension fund or pension insurer via your current / former job(s)? | |
| ye21a021 | ye21a | Which pension fund or pension insurer are you registered with? | |
| ye21a022 | ye21a | Which pension fund or pension insurer are you registered with? | |
| ye21a023 | ye21a | Other, namely: | |
| ye21a024 | ye21a | Please indicate how much confidence you have in your current pension fund/insurer when it comes to managing your pension capital and your pension rights. | |
| ye21a025 | ye21a | In your opinion, how certain is it that your pension fund/insurer will actually fulfil the expectations that they create with regard to your pension? | |
| ye21a026 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… will always be able to fulfil its obligations towards its participants | |
| ye21a027 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… will always try to prevent pension cuts | |
| ye21a028 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… is financially healthy | |
| ye21a029 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… is large and strong | |
| ye21a030 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… attempts to distribute windfalls and setbacks equitably | |
| ye21a031 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… treats working and retired participants equally | |
| ye21a032 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… complies well with rules and laws | |
| ye21a033 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… is fair and trustworthy | |
| ye21a034 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… invests pension money in a sensible way | |
| ye21a035 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… has its administration in good order | |
| ye21a036 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… comes across as professional | |
| ye21a037 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… takes the right decisions when times are difficult | |
| ye21a038 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… gives me plenty of opportunities to ask questions about my pension | |
| ye21a039 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… treats me as a person, not a number | |
| ye21a040 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… makes me feel that they are looking out for my interests | |
| ye21a041 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… is interested in my opinion | |
| ye21a042 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… is open and honest about the security of my pension | |
| ye21a043 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… talks to you in a way that everyone can understand | |
| ye21a044 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… is open about the companies in which my pension money is invested | |
| ye21a045 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… provides a clear overview of my pension every year | |
| ye21a046 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… is engaged with what is going on in Dutch society | |
| ye21a047 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… contributes to a more sustainable world and a healthier environment | |
| ye21a048 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… uses its investments to strengthen the Dutch economy | |
| ye21a049 | ye21a | My pension fund (or my pension insurer)… takes account of both present and future generations | |
| ye21a050 | ye21a | How satisfied are you about your pension fund (or your pension insurer)? | |
| ye21a051 | ye21a | Imagine that it were possible to switch pension funds. While talking with friends and acquaintances about your own pension fund, how likely would you be to recommend your pension fund to your friends and acquaintances? | |
| ye21a052 | ye21a | Over the past five years, have you personally looked up information in order to find the answers to the following questions? What kind of pension I can expect in the future | |
| ye21a053 | ye21a | Over the past five years, have you personally looked up information in order to find the answers to the following questions? My official state retirement age | |
| ye21a054 | ye21a | Over the past five years, have you personally looked up information in order to find the answers to the following questions? How I can improve my pension by making supplementary contributions | |
| ye21a055 | ye21a | Over the past five years, have you personally looked up information in order to find the answers to the following questions? When I take early retirement | |
| ye21a056 | ye21a | Over the past five years, have you personally looked up information in order to find the answers to the following questions? The best way to finance an early retirement | |
| ye21a057 | ye21a | Over the past five years, have you personally looked up information in order to find the answers to the following questions? Whether I can withdraw part of my pension capital | |
| ye21a058 | ye21a | Over the past five years, have you personally looked up information in order to find the answers to the following questions? The consequences of the new pension system for my pension | |
| ye21a059 | ye21a | For each of the advisors below, please indicate how much value you place on their advice in deciding on your retirement. Financial advisor at the bank where I have an account | |
| ye21a060 | ye21a | For each of the advisors below, please indicate how much value you place on their advice in deciding on your retirement. Employee of my pension fund/insurer | |
| ye21a061 | ye21a | For each of the advisors below, please indicate how much value you place on their advice in deciding on your retirement. Family member or friend who knows a lot about financial matters | |
| ye21a062 | ye21a | For each of the advisors below, please indicate how much value you place on their advice in deciding on your retirement. My employer/personnel consultant | |
| ye21a063 | ye21a | For each of the advisors below, please indicate how much value you place on their advice in deciding on your retirement. Independent financial consultant | |
| ye21a064 | ye21a | For each of the advisors below, please indicate how much value you place on their advice in deciding on your retirement. Representative of a trade union or professional organization | |
| ye21a065 | ye21a | Was it difficult to answer the questions? | |
| ye21a066 | ye21a | Were the questions sufficiently clear? | |
| ye21a067 | ye21a | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? | |
| ye21a068 | ye21a | Was it an interesting subject? | |
| ye21a069 | ye21a | Did you enjoy answering the questions? | |
| ye21a070 | ye21a | Starting date questionnaire | |
| ye21a071 | ye21a | Starting time questionnaire | |
| ye21a072 | ye21a | End date questionnaire | |
| ye21a073 | ye21a | End time questionnaire | |
| ye21a074 | ye21a | Duration in seconds |