New datasets are now available: the Scientific Use Files (SUFs) for 2023 and the 2021 Refresher Sample are now accessible for the first time! Additionally, all previous waves have been enhanced with new construct variables, and the meta-dataset has been updated. Apply now and start your analysis today!

The Research Data Center at the DZA (FDZ-DZA) provides access to the data from the German Ageing Survey (DEAS), the D80+ study and the PREFER study (2009) for scientific research. We offer comprehensive documentation, expert guidance, and user support—making it easy for researchers to analyse DEAS, D80+ and PREFER data for their projects.