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25.7% of young Europeans (aged 15-29) were employed during formal education. While 71.4% remained outside the labor force, 2.9% were available for employment and actively looking for work (unemployed) during formal education. This was during the past year 2023

According to figures published by the European Statistical Office in Brussels "Eurostat" on youth participation in education and the labor market.

Although a quarter of young Europeans were employed during their studies, this statistic shows significant differences at the national level. The Netherlands (74.5%), Denmark (52.6%) and Austria (46.2%) recorded the highest rates of young people working during formal education. In contrast, Romania (2.3%), Slovakia (5.8%) and Hungary (6.1%) recorded the lowest rates among EU countries.
The highest proportions of young people with formal education who are available for employment and actively looking for work in the EU were recorded in Sweden (13.8%), Finland (8.3%) and Denmark (6.9%). At the other end of the scale, Hungary (0.4%), the Czech Republic (0.8%) and Poland (0.9%) had less than 1% of young people looking for work in the EU.
Significant differences between women and men
Men showed lower participation in formal education, across all age groups and employment statuses. At the same time, men showed higher participation in the labour force across all age groups.
However, the proportion of women with formal education who are not in the labour force is more likely than men, with the greatest discrepancy occurring in the 20–24 age group. More women than men remained out of education and out of the labour force. The most pronounced differences were recorded among young people aged 25–29.