Enter the number of responses and the total surveys sent into the calculator to determine the survey response rate. This calculator helps in understanding the engagement level of the survey participants.

Survey Response Rate Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the survey response rate.

RR = (NR / NS) * 100

Variables:

  • RR is the response rate (%)
  • NR is the number of responses received
  • NS is the number of surveys sent

To calculate the survey response rate, divide the number of responses by the number of surveys sent and then multiply by 100 to get the percentage.

What is a Survey Response Rate?

The survey response rate is a measure of how many people out of the total number of recipients responded to a survey. It is a key indicator of the survey’s effectiveness and the level of interest or engagement among the target population. A higher response rate generally indicates a more successful survey campaign and can contribute to the reliability of the survey results.

How to Calculate Survey Response Rate?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Survey Response Rate.


  1. First, determine the number of responses received (NR).
  2. Next, determine the number of surveys sent (NS).
  3. Next, gather the formula from above = RR = (NR / NS) * 100.
  4. Finally, calculate the Survey Response Rate (RR) in percentage.
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

number of responses received (NR) = 250

number of surveys sent (NS) = 1000