The Research Infrastructure 'Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP)'

The SOEP

The main task of the Research Infrastructure SOEP is planning, carrying out, and editing the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP). This wide-ranging longitudinal survey started in 1984 and currently covers about 23,000 individuals living in more than 12,000 private households.

25 Waves of SOEP

25 years ago, the German Socio-Economic Panel Study (SOEP) started. A good opportunity to look back and forward. read more

Frequently asked for

• Service concerning the SOEP Panel
• SOEPhotline

Guests

The Research Data Center of the SOEP offers possibilities to spend time at SOEP as a visiting scholar. more