The CompNet dataset provides a comprehensive set of micro-aggregated indicators, specifically designed to enhance both policy analysis and academic research on competitiveness and productivity. All indicators are consistently calculated by national data providers based on firm-level information, ensuring high quality and cross-country comparability.

How does the dataset look?

The dataset comprises indicators derived from firm-level data, collected and computed by national data providers. These indicators are systematically aggregated and harmonized to ensure consistency and comparability across countries.

For each indicator, a comprehensive set of statistical moments is available, including the 1st, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th, 95th, and 99th percentiles, alongside the mean, standard deviation, skewness, kurtosis, the number of observations, and the sum of weights.

Which variables are included?

The dataset includes a wide range of variables organized across several modules, notably competitiveness, finance, labour, productivity, and trade. Beyond descriptive statistics, it also offers joint distributions and transition matrices to support more advanced analyses. Indicators are available at various levels of aggregation, including country level, macro-sectors, macro-sectors by size class, two-digit industry classifications, NUTS2 regions, firm age groups, and technological intensity categories. A complete overview of all available variables can be accessed here.

Which countries are included and for which time span?

The dataset is structured as an unbalanced panel, comprising 17 European countries. The available time span varies by country, with data coverage extending from as early as 1995 up to 2023, depending on national data availability.