Job Skills Transferability in Belgium – Gender and Age Analysis (2010-2015)

Key Insights

• Younger workers show highest confidence: The 15-24 age group consistently shows the highest percentages, with females reaching 61.4% in 2015 and males showing a significant increase from 58.9% to 63.2% between 2010-2015.
• Gender gap varies by age: Males aged 55-64 showed the largest improvement (+9.9 percentage points), while females in the same age group experienced a decrease from 25.8% to 20.8%.
• Overall positive trends for males: Male percentages improved across all age groups, with particularly strong growth in the 55-64 age category.
• Age-related patterns: Confidence generally decreases with age, but the 55-64 age group showed mixed results with males improving significantly while females declined.

Chart Description

Chart Type: Grouped Bar Chart

Colors Used:

• Female 2010: #18baa8 (main color)
• Female 2015: #4dd0c1 (lighter variant)
• Male 2010: #666666 (gray)
• Male 2015: #999999 (lighter gray)

The chart displays the percentage of employed persons across different age groups who believe their work experience and job skills would help them find another job, broken down by gender and comparing 2010 to 2015 data.