This document summarizes educational indicators in Europe in 2007. It shows that the percentage of the population aged 25-64 participating in training or education increased from 2002 to 2006 across European countries and was above the European Union target of 12.5% for most countries. However, participation rates were lower for men than women in many places. Additional charts and data show trends in educational attainment, dropout rates, and degrees in science/technology over time and between genders and regions in Europe.
2. PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION IN THE AGE BRACKET
25-64 WHO PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING OR EDUCATIONAL
ACTIVITIES DURING THE FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE
SURVEY.
30 29,2
European Union target for the year 2010: That the average level of participation in 26,6
continuing education in the European Union should reach at least 12.5% of the
working-age population (25-64 years).
25
23,1
20
15,6
15,0
15 2002 2006
13,1
12,4
11,1
10,1 10,4
9,6
10
8,2
7,5 7,5 7,5 7,5
6,9 7,1
6,5
6,1
5,5 5,6
4,7 4,9
5 4,3
3,8 3,8
1,9
1,3 1,3
0
%
3. Participation in educational or
training activities. Development for
males/females
%
Ambos sexos
Both Mujeres
Females Hombres
Males
16
14
EU target: 12,5%
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
4. Percentage of the population aged between 25
and 64 who have participated in some kind of
training activity, by Autonomous Community
14
12,4
2005 2006 12,0
11,8
12 11,6
11,3
11,0
10,5 10,6 10,6
10,4
10 9,6 9,6
9,3
9,0 9,0
8,8
8,6
8,1
8
6
4
2
Objetivo UNIÓN EUROPEA 12,5%
0
%
5. PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION IN THE AGE BRACKET 25-64
WHO PARTICIPATED IN TRAINING OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
DURING THE FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO THE SURVEY.
Synthesis
The target has practically been achieved and
we are the foremost ones in the State.
However, the percentage of men needs to be
improved and that of women, maintained.
6. RATE OF GIVING UP EDUCATION AMONGST MEMBERS OF THE
POPULATION AGED 18-24 WHOSE HIGHEST LEVEL OF
EDUCATION IS THE SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATE (CINE 2) AND
WHO ARE NOT RECEIVING FURTHER EDUCATION OR TRAINING*.
45
41,6
40 39,2 EU target: 10%
35
29,9
30
25
20,8
20 19,0 19,0
18,0
17,0
16,0 15,9
15,4 15,1
14,5
15 13,8
13,3 13,2 13,1 13,0 12,9 12,6
12,4 12,3
12,0
10,9 10,8
10,3
9,6
10
6,4
5,6 5,5 5,2
5
0
%
7. Development in the percentage of the population
aged 18-24 who gave up their education early by
gender in the Autonomous Community of Euskadi.
%
30,0
28,0
26,0
24,0
22,0
20,0
18,0
16,0
14,0
12,0
10,0
8,0
EU Target: 10%
6,0
4,0
2,0
0,0
1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Total Mujeres Hombres
8. Rate of Giving Up Education Early by
gender in the Autonomous Communities in
2006
%
70
60
50
40
30
20
EU TARGET: 10%
10
0
Males
Hombres Both
Ambos sexos Females
Mujeres
9. RATE OF GIVING UP EDUCATION AMONGST MEMBERS OF THE
POPULATION AGED 18-24 WHOSE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION IS
THE SCHOOL-LEAVING CERTIFICATE (CINE 2) AND WHO ARE NOT
RECEIVING FURTHER EDUCATION OR TRAINING*.
Synthesis
Women have reached the target and
we’re in second place at national
level, but we must lower the
percentage for men in order to attain
the set goal.
10. PROPORTION OF THE POPULATION (PERSONS PER THOUSAND
INHABITANTS) AGED 20-29 WHO GAINED THE TERTIARY
QUALIFICATION (CINE 5A, 5B Y 6)1 IN SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS
AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE YEAR SHOWN.
30
26,1
25
23,1
2003 2004
20
18,1
17,5
15,9
15
13,8
12,4 12,5 12,6
11,0 11,2
9,8 10,1
10 9,0 9,2 9,3 9,4 9,4
8,5 8,7 8,9
7,9 8,0
7,4
5,1
5 4,2
0
‰
11. Development in the proportion of the population (persons per thousand
inhabitants) aged 20-29 who hold a tertiary qualification (CINE 5A, B
and 6) in Mathematics, Science and Technology. Total and by gender.
Data: Autonomous Community of Euskadi.
‰
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
1991/92 1992/93 1993/94 1994/95 1995/96 1996/97 1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02 2002/03 2003/04 2004/05
TOTAL Females
MUJERES Males
HOMBRES
12. Proportion of higher education graduates in
Science and Technology (persons per 1,000
inhabitants) aged 20 to 29, by educational level
and sexes. Academic year 2003-04.
Total Enseñanza Superior
‰
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Total Hombres
Males Mujeres
Females
13. PROPORTION OF THE POPULATION (PERSONS PER THOUSAND
INHABITANTS) AGED 20-29 WHO GAINED THE TERTIARY
QUALIFICATION (CINE 5A, 5B AND 6) IN SCIENCES, MATHEMATICS
AND TECHNOLOGY IN THE YEAR SHOWN.
Synthesis
We have the highest proportion in
Europe and Spain. But the gap
between men and women is wide.
14. PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION AGED BETWEEN 20 AND 24
WHO HAVE MANAGED, AT LEAST, TO COMPLETE THEIR POST-
COMPULSORY SECONDARY STUDIES (CINE 3A, 3B AND 3C).
100
2000 2006
90
EU 2010 Target: 85%
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
%
15. Percentage of the population who have
graduated from post-compulsory
secondary education by communities
EU 2010 Target: 85%
Males
Both Females
16. PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION AGED BETWEEN 20 AND 24
WHO HAVE MANAGED, AT LEAST, TO COMPLETE THEIR POST-
COMPULSORY SECONDARY STUDIES (CINE 3A, 3B AND 3C).
Synthesis
Women have reached the target and
we are second in the country, but
men need to improve their
percentage.