Educational Attainment by Country of Birth in Prov. Vlaams-Brabant (2004-2024)

Key Insights

• Nationals consistently show the highest employment rates, reaching 84.8% in 2024 compared to 34.5% in 2004
• Foreign-born employment rates have improved significantly from 51.0% in 2006 to 70.3% in 2024
• EU27 foreign-born individuals demonstrate strong employment performance, reaching 77.9% in 2024
• All groups experienced employment rate declines during the 2009 financial crisis, with recovery patterns varying by group
• The employment gap between nationals and foreign-born has narrowed over time, from about 16 percentage points in 2006 to 14.5 percentage points in 2024
• EU27 foreign-born workers show more volatile employment patterns but generally outperform non-EU foreign-born workers

Legend Description

Chart Type: Line Chart

Colors Used:
■ Primary color (#18baa8) for Nationals,
■ Red (#ff6b6b) for Foreign-born,
■ Light teal (#4ecdc4) for EU27 Foreign-born

Population: Total population (both sexes), Age group 15-64 years

Time Period: 2004-2024