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In 2024, the average duration of working life for individuals aged 15 and older in the European Union is expected to reach 37.2 years. However, this figure shows significant variations among different member countries. Six nations stand out with a working life over 40 years: the Netherlands leads with 43.8 years, followed by Sweden at 43.0, Denmark at 42.5, Estonia at 41.4, Ireland at 40.4, and Germany at 40.0.
At the other end of the spectrum, Romania has the shortest working life at 32.7 years, followed by Italy at 32.8 years. Croatia, Greece, and Bulgaria also rank among the countries with the lowest averages, all around 34.8 years.
This information comes from an analysis of employment and unemployment conducted by Eurostat, highlighting labor inequalities in the region. When breaking down the data by gender, it is evident that the expected duration of working life is significantly different between men and women. For men, the average is 39.2 years, with the Netherlands again having the longest duration in this group at 45.7 years. Romania is at the lower end of the list with 35.9 years, followed by Croatia and Bulgaria, both at 36.0 years.
For women, the average working life in the EU is 35.0 years. Estonia stands out with 42.2 years, followed by Sweden at 42.0 years and the Netherlands at 41.8 years. In contrast, Italy reports the lowest figure in this group, at 28.2 years, while Romania and Greece also show concerning numbers, at 29.2 and 31.1 years, respectively.
Over the past decade, the average duration of working life in the EU has increased by 2.4 years, rising from 34.8 to 37.2 years. This trend reflects changes in working conditions and the demographic composition of European countries, highlighting a greater need for policies that encourage the integration of the active population into the labor market.
The analysis of this data emphasizes the importance of planning for future work and family life, as well as the need for each country to develop strategies to address the inequality in working life duration among its citizens.
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