Youth unemployment and precarious work define young people across Europe, despite varying national statistics.
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Youth unemployment is a shared reality across Europe, exemplified by cases in Spain and the Czech Republic. While Eurostat reports over 2 million young people under 25 are unemployed, leading to a 14.4% youth unemployment rate, individual country figures vary significantly, with Spain having one of the highest rates at 26.5% and the Czech Republic among the lowest at 5.8%. Despite positive trends since 2021, young Europeans consistently cite unemployment as a major concern in surveys. Young people face precarious employment, temporary contracts, and difficulty securing jobs matching their qualifications, leading to stress and insecurity. High rates of overqualification are also noted across Europe, particularly in countries like Spain, Greece, and Turkey. While some find stable roles, many struggle with excessive experience requirements or end up in low-quality, poorly paid jobs in sectors like hospitality. The overall issue is characterized by job precarity, which experts link to increased stress and mental health issues among young people who often feel forced into underpaid work without recognition.
