This article features supplementary data related to the article “How are adult skills configured?” [1]. The tables show the descriptive statistics of the variables included in the model together with the measurement model and the measure of overall model fit. Moreover, the data article describes the procedures used and can be beneficial for the research community for further research on adult skills. For further information please consult linked data. (C) 2019 The Author(s). Published by Elsevier Inc.