Band 9: The graph below shows the percentage of unemployed people aged between 15 and 24 in five European countries in 2005, compared with the overall percentage of unemployment in those countries. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The presented bar chart compares the percentage of unemployed individuals aged 15-24 in five different countries in 2005, alongside the overall unemployment rate in each nation.

Overall, youth unemployment was significantly higher than the general unemployment rate in all five countries, with Poland recording the highest proportions in both categories.

Poland had the most severe situation, with youth unemployment slightly above 35%, which was notably higher than any other country. Its overall unemployment rate, at around 15%, was also the highest among the five nations. Italy ranked second, with approximately one-quarter of young people being jobless, while its total unemployment rate stood at roughly 10%.

Germany and Hungary showed similar patterns, each with youth unemployment of about 15% and general unemployment close to 10%. In contrast, Denmark recorded the lowest figures in both categories. Only around 10% of young people were unemployed there, while the country’s overall unemployment rate was just under 5%.