The table compares the proportion of government spending on education and training with the participation rate of young adults aged 18 to 24 in five different countries in 2012.
Overall, it is clear that the figures varied considerably among the countries. While Slovenia allocated the highest percentage of its budget to education and training, Poland recorded the highest participation rate among young people. Interestingly, there was no consistent correlation between the amount of government spending and the level of youth participation.
In terms of government expenditure, Slovenia led the list, spending 25% of its budget on education and training. This was nearly double the amount allocated by Hungary (13%) and more than twice that of Romania (10%). The Czech Republic followed with 9%, while Poland spent the least, dedicating only 5% to this sector.
Turning to participation rates, Poland ranked first, with 44% of its 18–24 age group engaged in education and training. Slovenia came next at 42%, followed by Hungary, where 34% of young adults were involved. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic and Romania had the lowest participation figures, at 27% and 23% respectively.