The table provided demonstrates the average yearly income of eight different european countries and the percentage of their population that are employed, as well as the percentage that have received higher education in the year 2015.
Looking at employment rates, it is evident that all countries have more than half of its population employed, with Greece holding the lowest percentage (50.8%) and Norway taking the lead at 74.8%. However, this trend is completely reversed in the higher education field, where in all given countries the percentage never exceeded 50%. In Portugal, less than a quarter of the population has received a college/university degree.
The average yearly incomes show significant variation with no noticeable trend in relation to higher education or employment. Similar to employment rates, Norway is miles ahead with an average of 41,483 euros. Luxembourg holds second place with 7,163 euros less than Norway’s income.
Overall, all countries have the majority of their populations employed and without a higher education, with Norway constantly in the lead in all aspects given.
