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120,000 young Swedes not working or studying
Some 120,000 people in Sweden between the ages of 16 and 25 were neither working nor studying in 2010, according to a new report published Thursday,
Published: 28 Jun 2012 18:08 CET
Some 120,000 people in Sweden between the ages of 16 and 25 were neither working nor studying in 2010, according to a new report published Thursday by the National Board of Youth Affairs (Ungdomsstyrelsen).
The figure corresponds to 9.5 percent of Swedes in the 16-25 cohort being out of work or out of school, and represents only a marginal improvement from the 10 percent figure recorded in 2009 when the effects of the global financial crisis were at their worst.
In 2007, however, when Sweden's economy was booming, the figure was 7.3 percent, according to the Board.
“What is striking is that it’s a large group, both during the recession and when it’s booming,” researcher Oscar Svensson told the TT news agency.
In addition, two-thirds of the 120,000 young people not working or studying in 2010 are without income completely, the study found.
The worst affected areas were in southern Sweden and in Norrland, according to the Dagens Nyheter (DN) newspaper.
According to Svensson, the figures stem from the fact that municipalities and Swedish employers are no good at taking advantage of young people’s competency and experience.
“The country’s municipalities are responsible for working with those who have left high school and have not yet turned 20,” he said, adding that the situation was improving, but could still be developed further in many areas.
When asked what the young Swedes were doing while not working or studying, Svensson told TT that some lived with their parents, some were in contact with the Sweden's National Public Employment Agency (Arbetsförmedlingen) and that some have support from the National Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan).
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The figure corresponds to 9.5 percent of Swedes in the 16-25 cohort being out of work or out of school, and represents only a marginal improvement from the 10 percent figure recorded in 2009 when the effects of the global financial crisis were at their worst.
In 2007, however, when Sweden's economy was booming, the figure was 7.3 percent, according to the Board.
“What is striking is that it’s a large group, both during the recession and when it’s booming,” researcher Oscar Svensson told the TT news agency.
In addition, two-thirds of the 120,000 young people not working or studying in 2010 are without income completely, the study found.
The worst affected areas were in southern Sweden and in Norrland, according to the Dagens Nyheter (DN) newspaper.
According to Svensson, the figures stem from the fact that municipalities and Swedish employers are no good at taking advantage of young people’s competency and experience.
“The country’s municipalities are responsible for working with those who have left high school and have not yet turned 20,” he said, adding that the situation was improving, but could still be developed further in many areas.
When asked what the young Swedes were doing while not working or studying, Svensson told TT that some lived with their parents, some were in contact with the Sweden's National Public Employment Agency (Arbetsförmedlingen) and that some have support from the National Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan).
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The competent ones actually get work and then experience. The incompetent ones are the ones in these percentages.
Good to see that our taxes aren't being wasted...
When their only competency is throwing rocks then it's not really the fault of the employers, is it?
You're about as "Swedish" as a falafel...
I have tried to engage u on several occassions in a discussion but I am sure now that u lack substance. Except to insult, look for mistakes or make a racist comments, u have nothing to say here. I dont respond to wasted pple like u. Anytime u have something sensible to say, u will get a response from me henceforth. I only engage in sensible and educative debate. No amount of your insult can affect or dter me. To me, it means i am rocking your boat wen u get ur ephiletic attack over my comments.
I think you're misinterpreting the tone of my responses... I'm simply laughing at your desperation. It's funny.
Whenever you talk to such "young swedes" they simply have completely wrong expectations of a first job and the attached benefits. They lack every piece of understanding that you need to work your ass off and prove yourself before getting successful.
If they are truly that competent and experienced as a young person then they should have no problem making their way to success, either through an employer or on their own. No need to sit on the couch.