Population

Temporary protection for 4.2 million people in October

Temporary protection for 4.2 million people in October

On 31 October 2024, nearly 4.2 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine as a consequence of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. The EU countries hosting the highest number of ...

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New Housing in Europe interactive publication

New Housing in Europe interactive publication

Eurostat has released the 2024 edition of the interactive publication Housing in Europe, offering statistical insights into housing trends and challenges across Europe. The publication consolidates data on various aspects of housing, ...

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High rates of formal childcare participation in the EU

High rates of formal childcare participation in the EU

In 2023, 21.1% of children aged between 3 years and the minimum compulsory school age received formal childcare or education for 24 hours per week or less, while 68.0% received it for at least 25 hours per week. Considering the at risk ...

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A quarter of young people employed while in education

A quarter of young people employed while in education

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 ...

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69 270 asylum applications in August 2024

69 270 asylum applications in August 2024

In August 2024, 69 270 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, a fall of almost a quarter (24.8%) compared with August 2023 (92 055). There were also 6 285 subsequent ...

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Subjective poverty higher among lower educated

Subjective poverty higher among lower educated

In 2023, almost one third (28.8%) of the EU population with a low education attainment level (International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED), levels 0-2) were considered to be subjectively poor, down from 29.5% in 2022. The ...

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