In 2023, 25.7% of young Europeans (aged 15-29) were employed during formal education. While 71.4% remained outside the labour force, 2.9% were available for employment and actively seeking employment (unemployed) while in formal education.
Despite a quarter of young Europeans being employed while studying, this statistic shows substantial differences at national level. The Netherlands (74.5%), Denmark (52.6%) and Austria (46.2%) observed the highest shares of young people employed during formal education. By contrast, Romania (2.3%), Slovakia (5.8%) and Hungary (6.1%) reported the lowest shares, amongst EU countries.
Source:
Eurostat, 25 November 2024