Young Europeans and university – level 2
16-09-2025 15:00
A new report shows that young adults in Europe study at very different levels.
In Ireland, two out of three people aged 25–34 have a degree, the highest in the EU. Luxembourg has 65% and Lithuania has 58%. At the bottom are Czechia with 33% and Hungary and Italy with 32%.
The report also explains that family background matters a lot. In Denmark, 70% of young people with university parents have a degree, compared to 49% of those with non-university parents. In Poland, the difference is bigger, 79% compared to only 11%.
Education gives people many advantages. People with higher education can find jobs more easily, earn more money, and live healthier lives.
Difficult words: degree (a certificate from university), background (family or social situation), advantage (something helpful or useful).
You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.
How much higher is the degree attainment rate among young people with university-educated parents compared to those with non-university parents in Poland?
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