Sean Michaels
29 mar 2023
2022 Report Reveals Varied Patterns of Young Romanians Pursuing Formal Education and Jobs
In 2022, the labor force dynamics among young Romanians, aged 15-29, while pursuing formal education displayed distinctive patterns. Of this group, 72% remained outside the labor force, focusing solely on their studies. In contrast, 25% were simultaneously employed while attending formal education, and 3% actively sought employment opportunities (classified as unemployed) while continuing their studies.
The transition of young Romanians from formal education to the labor market is subject to diverse dynamics, which can be attributed to various factors, including the structure of the national education system, the availability of training programs, labor market conditions, and cultural influences.
While a quarter of young Romanians managed to balance employment with their studies, this figure exhibits noteworthy disparities at the national level. Specifically, the Netherlands (73%), Denmark (52%), and Germany (45%) reported the highest proportions of young individuals who were employed while pursuing formal education. In stark contrast, Romania (2%), Slovakia (5%), and Hungary (6%) reported the lowest percentages in this regard.
Furthermore, when examining the percentage of young Romanians in formal education who were actively seeking employment, Sweden (13%), Finland (7%), and the Netherlands (6%) registered the highest rates. Conversely, countries like Hungary, Czechia, Romania, Croatia, Poland, and Lithuania had less than 1% of young individuals aged 15-29 actively seeking employment while simultaneously being enrolled in educational programs.
Strikingly, these countries also had some of the highest percentages of students who remained outside the labor force.
Gender disparities in labor force participation were also evident in Romania. In 2022, women consistently outpaced men in their participation in formal education across all age groups, with the most significant gap occurring in the 20-24 age bracket (54% women compared to 45% men).
Moreover, women in Romania exhibited a higher tendency to stay outside both education and the labor force. These gender distinctions persisted across all age groups, with the most notable differences appearing among young people aged 25-29. In this category, 15% of women and 7% of men were not engaged in either formal education or the labor force.
source: ec.europa.eu