Ireland vs Sweden: Young persons neither: annual data (2006–2020) … annual 2006

Ireland
76
in 2020
Sweden
75
in 2020
Ireland rank
21st
Sweden rank
22nd

Young persons neither: annual data (2006–2020) … annual 2006 over time

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 76 against 75 in Sweden, a difference of 1.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Sweden ahead.

Ireland ranks 21st and Sweden ranks 22nd of 47 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 2 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 85.75 101.5 15.75 Sweden
2010s 86.1 82.6 3.5 Ireland
2020s 76 75 1 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher young persons neither in employment nor in education and training, Ireland or Sweden?
Ireland, at 76 against 75 in Sweden as of 2020.
What is the difference in young persons neither in employment nor in education and training between Ireland and Sweden?
1, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
15 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2020.
How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training?
Ireland ranks 21st and Sweden ranks 22nd of 47 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - annual data (2006–2020). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - annual data (2006–2020)
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
53 places, 758 data points, 2006–2020
Last refreshed