Poland comes 23rd in PwC Youth Employment Index

Poland moved up one position y/y to 23rd place in the Youth Employment Index ranking prepared by the PwC consulting company. The ranking analyzes the professional activity and working conditions of people aged 15-24 in 35 OECD countries, the company said.

The PwC Youth Employment Index ranking is based on eight selected indicators with weights assigned to them. The factors taken into consideration include the unemployment rate in this age group, as well as the number of students and part-time employees.

Switzerland, Japan, and Germany were on the podium of the ranking, while Italy, Greece, and Spain were in the last positions. Since 2007, Turkey (although it is still in the distant 32nd place), Luxembourg (22nd) and Israel (12th) have made the greatest progress in the Index.

Among the countries of Central and Eastern Europe, Estonia occupies the highest, sixth position.

(ISBnews)