Greek students lead EU in unemployment due to low pay, poor job conditions
Unemployment among Greek students is the highest in the European Union, according to recent data from Eurostat, as many young people are deterred by low salaries and poor working conditions.
Only about 6% of Greeks aged 15–29 who are in school or university are currently employed—a rate equal to that of Romania. In contrast, student employment rates are significantly higher elsewhere in the EU: 74.3% in the Netherlands, 56.4% in Denmark, and 45.8% in Germany. The EU average stands at 25.4%.
Eurostat noted that the poor quality of jobs available discourages many young Greeks from seeking work while studying. Economists warn that this trend perpetuates a cycle of youth unemployment, as students delay entering the labor market and gaining experience.
