In November 2018, the level of the working population in the country was 887,953 people, which is 0.3% more than in October and 3.1% more than in November 2017. Meanwhile, 4.7% of the total working population, or about 42,100 persons, are young people under the age of 25. This is evidenced by the data of the Slovenia’s Statistics Service.
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According to the ministry, as compared to November 2017, the level of the working youth increased in 20 industrial sectors, and decreased in 7 sectors. The largest increase in the number of working young people was recorded in the manufacturing industry – by around 8 thousand people.
Among the working youth under 25, as of November 2018, there were 70% of men and 30% of women. Approximately 95% of young people are employed, the remaining 5% are self-employed.
The majority of the young people in the reporting period were employed in the manufacturing industry (31% or almost 12,900 people). Besides, 14% of the young people were employed in trade, maintenance and repair of motor vehicles (almost 5,800 people), 11% in construction (over 4,600 people), 8% in the tourism industry (approximately 3,300 people) and 8% in other types of commercial activities (almost 3,200 people).
From November 2017 to November 2018, the number of working youth increased by 13.5% (approximately 5 thousand people). The number of working young men increased by 14%, while the number of working young women increased by 11%. It should be added that over the past five years, the number of working young people in the country has increased by 65% (approximately 16,600 people).
Source: www.dnevnik.si
