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Data are from the most recent national surveys available in each country (see Table GPS-4 for the 15 to 34 age group).
The age range is from 15 to 18 to 24. Variations in age ranges may slightly influence disparities between countries.
Bulgaria: 2005; 18-34 y. n=433; 18-24 y. n=173
Czech Republic: 2004; 18-34 y. n=1414; 18-24 y. n=586
Denmark: 2005; 16-34 y. n=3583; 16-24 y. n=1434
Germany: 2003; 18-34 y. n=3775; 18-24 y. n=1891
Estonia: 2003; 15-34 y. n=646; 15-24 y. n=329
Ireland: 2002/03; 15-34 y. n=; 15-24 y. n=
Greece: 2004; 15-34 y. n=2620; 15-24 y. n=1785
Spain: 2005/06; 15-34 y. n=14699; 15-24 y. n=8188
France: 2005; 15-34 y. n=10855; 15-24 y. n=4662
Italy: 2005; 15-34 y. n=16552; 15-24 y. n=9006
Cyprus: 2006; 15-34 y. n=1753; 15-24 n=969
Latvia: 2003; 15-34 y. n=; 15-24 y. n=
Lithuania: 2004; 15-34 y. n=1814; 15-24 y. n=923
Hungary: 2003; 18-34 y. n=2319; 15-24 y. n=943
Netherlands: 2005; 15-34 y. n=; 15-24 y. n=
Austria: 2004; 15-34 y. n=1754; 15-24 y. n=959
Poland: 2002; 16-34 y. n=n.a.; 16-24 y. n=n.a.
Portugal: 2001; 15-34 y. n=6406; 15-24 y. n=3099
Slovakia: 2004; 15-34 y. n=578; 15-24 y. n=307
Finland: 2004; 15-34 y. n=1031; 15-24 y. n=494
UK (E&W): 2005/06; 16-34 y. n=12329; 16-24 y. n=5892
Norway: 2004; 15-34 y. n=1238; 15-24 y. n=645
SB2006: Figure GPS-5.
See also Table GPS-0.
See also 'General notes for interpreting data' on the Explanatory notes and help page.
Reitox national reports 2006, taken from population surveys, reports or scientific articles.
Page last updated: Thursday, 15 November 2007