In the European Union, 83.5 per cent of recent graduates were employed, reflecting an increase of 1.1 percentage point, from 82.4 per cent in 2022, according to recent data released by the EU's statistical office on Wednesday. Recent graduates, individuals aged 20-34, who completed their studies within the past 1 to 3 years at medium or tertiary education levels, saw a steady rise in employment rates over the past decade, up from 74.3 per cent in 2013. The only notable dip occurred in 2020, affected by the pandemic, when the rate fell to 78.7 per cent. In 2023, the employment rate for graduates with tertiary education was 87.7 per cent, significantly higher than the 78.1 per cent rate for those with medium education levels. Among EU member states, Malta boasted the highest employment rate at a remarkable 95.8 per cent. The Netherlands and Germany followed closely with rates of 93.2 per cent and 91.5 per cent, respectively. However, several countries reported significantly lower employment levels. Italy had the lowest rate at 67.5 per cent, while Greece and Romania also faced challenges with rates of 72.3 per cent and 74.8 per cent, respectively. Attribution: Eurostat Subediting: Y.Yasser
