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More than one in four young Europeans aged between 15 and 29 were working and studying at the same time in 2024, according to the latest Eurostat figures.

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Video. Where in Europe do students work the most alongside their studies?

Updated: 27/01/2026 - 15:23 GMT+1

Working while studying is not the norm for most employees in the EU. However, financial necessity and career ambition may motivate some to do so.

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