The graph illustrates the average number of years individuals aged 25-35 and 35-45 remained in one job in Europe and the USA in 1985 and 2005.
Overall, the average job tenure declined between 1985 and 2005 in both Europe and the USA. Additionally, older individuals (35-45) tended to stay in jobs longer than younger ones (25-35) in all cases. This pattern was consistent across both regions.
In 1985, people in both Europe and the USA stayed in the same job longer than in 2005. Older people (aged 35-45) had an average job tenure of 7 years in Europe and 6 years in the USA. Among the younger age group (25-35), the average job tenure was 5 years in Europe and 4 years in the USA, a difference of one year.
In 2005, younger Americans (aged 25-35) had an average job tenure of only 3 years, making it the shortest tenure among all groups. However, the figure for Europe in the same age goup was one year higher, at 4 years. Individuals aged 35-45 had an olds average job tenure of 6 and 5 years in Europe and In the USA, respectively.
