Ireland vs Sweden: Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training

Ireland
62 Thousand persons
in 2020
Sweden
61 Thousand persons
in 2020
Ireland rank
22nd
Sweden rank
23rd

Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training over time

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 62 Thousand persons against 61 Thousand persons in Sweden, a difference of 1 Thousand persons.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Sweden ahead.

Ireland ranks 22nd and Sweden ranks 23rd of 45 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 81 Thousand persons 93 Thousand persons 12 Thousand persons Sweden
2010s 77.5 Thousand persons 75.2 Thousand persons 2.3 Thousand persons Ireland
2020s 62 Thousand persons 61 Thousand persons 1 Thousand persons 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 62 Thousand persons against 61 Thousand persons 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 Thousand persons, 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 22nd and Sweden ranks 23rd of 45 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Young persons neither in employment nor in education and training (NEET rates) - quarterly 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) - quarterly data (2006–2020)
Unit
Thousand persons
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
51 places, 742 data points, 2006–2020
Last refreshed