Early school leavers down to 10% in 2022

According to the Eurostat report, the share of “early school leavers” (young people aged 18-24 leaving early from education and training) has steadily decreased in the EU over the last 10 years, from 13% in 2012 to 10% in 2022.

Data show that more young men left education and training early than women in 2022, 11% of men vs 8% of women.  The share of men decreased from almost 15% in 2012 to 11% in 2022. Regarding young women, the share fell from almost 11% in 2012 to 8% in 2022.  

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