Romania ranks last in the EU when it comes to young people working while studying. Where are most young people employed?
Over 72% of young people aged 15 to 29 in the European Union (EU) were not employed while following an education program in 2022, according to data published on September 28 by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat), as reported by Agerpres.
Furthermore, the data indicates that 25% were employed and 3% were available for employment and actively seeking a job while studying.
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Despite one-quarter of young Europeans being employed while studying, there are significant national differences.
Where are the fewest young people employed?
In 2022, the fewest young people employed while studying were in Romania (2%), Slovakia (5%) and Hungary (6%). In contrast, the Netherlands (73%), Denmark (52%) and Germany (45%) had the highest percentages.
The highest percentage of young people available for employment and actively seeking a job while studying was in Sweden (13%), Finland (7%) and the Netherlands (6%).
Conversely, in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania, Croatia, Poland and Lithuania, less than 1% of young people aged 15 to 29 were available for employment and actively seeking a job while studying.
The dynamics of young people transitioning from education to the labor market vary significantly among EU member states.
What are the reasons?
These disparities can be influenced by national education systems, the availability of training programs, labor market characteristics and cultural factors.
In 2022, the participation rate of women in education programs continued to exceed that of men in all age groups, with the most significant disparities occurring in the 20-24 age group (54% women compared to 45% men).
