Ireland vs Sweden: Young persons neither: quarterly data

Ireland
45
in 2026
Sweden
45
in 2026
Ireland rank
24th
Sweden rank
24th

Young persons neither: quarterly data over time

  • Ireland
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 45 against 45 in Sweden, a difference of 0.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Ireland ahead.

Ireland ranks 24th and Sweden ranks 24th 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 121 99 22 Ireland
2010s 77.5 70.5 7 Ireland
2020s 43.14 54.71 11.57 Sweden

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 45 against 45 in Sweden as of 2026.
What is the difference in young persons neither in employment nor in education and training between Ireland and Sweden?
0, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sweden?
18 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2026.
How do Ireland and Sweden rank globally for young persons neither in employment nor in education and training?
Ireland ranks 24th and Sweden ranks 24th 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. 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
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
48 places, 848 data points, 2003–2026
Last refreshed