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EU Hits Record 75.8% Employment, Overqualification Concerns Rise

4/15/2025

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In 2024, the EU celebrated a historic employment rate of 75.8%, translating to 197.6 million individuals thriving in the workforce. The Netherlands, Malta, and the Czech Republic topped the charts, while a concerning 21.3% of workers faced overqualification, disproportionately affecting women. Meanwhile, Luxembourg stood out with the lowest overqualification rate at just 4.7%.

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In 2024, the EU celebrated a historic employment rate of 75.8%, translating to 197.6 million individuals thriving in the workforce. The Netherlands, Malta, and the Czech Republic topped the charts, while a concerning 21.3% of workers faced overqualification, disproportionately affecting women. Meanwhile, Luxembourg stood out with the lowest overqualification rate at just 4.7%.