2007-2013 Cohesion Categorisation Raw Data (from Closure Reports)

This dataset provides the raw cumulative categorisation data on the projects selected for support as reported in ERDF/CF/ESF programme final implementation reports (FIR) as presented in the closure documentation. The dataset is the best approximation of thematic content of what was financed during 2007-2013.

Each row presents a volume of EU support allocated to selected projects along with a combination of categorisation dimension codes. The Categorisation information system 2007-2013 was composed of 5 dimension providing information on:

• Priority themes (activities supported)
• Form of Finance
• Territorial context
• Location (NUTS codes)
• Economic Dimension

This raw data is of interest because it allows cross analysis of the different dimensions to answer questions such as:

• Which industries were supported under enterprise support measures? - (Comparing Priority themes vs Economic dimension)
• What sectors benefited from support to research activities
• What form of finance was used to deliver support to energy efficiency measures? - (comparing form of finance vs Priority theme)

More background information on the categorisation system 2007-2013 is available here: http://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/en/policy/evaluations/data-for-research/

A version of this data as at the end of 2014 was previously published here: https://cohesiondata.ec.europa.eu/2007-2013/2007-2013-ERDF-CF-Categorisation-Projectselection-/b5xq-38ds

The planned categorisation amounts under certain dimension were also published in dataset for end-2008 and end-2015 : https://cohesiondata.ec.europa.eu/2007-2013/SF-2007-2013-Categorisation-Planned-2008-and-2015/x2d8-jjj2
Publisher name: DG Regional Policy
Last updated: 2026-02-10T16:56:04Z