Participation Rate in Education and Training by Gender in IT (2000-2024)

Key Insights

• Gender Gap: Women consistently show higher participation rates in education and training than men throughout most of the period, with the gap becoming more pronounced from 2014 onwards.
• Overall Trend: Both genders show an upward trend from 2000 to 2024, with significant increases starting around 2004.
• COVID-19 Impact: 2020 shows a notable drop for all groups (Female: 7.4%, Male: 6.9%, Total: 7.1%), likely due to pandemic restrictions.
• Strong Recovery: Remarkable recovery and growth post-2020, reaching historic peaks in 2023 (Female: 11.8%, Male: 11.3%, Total: 11.6%).
• Peak Values: Highest participation rates recorded in 2023, with slight decreases in 2024 but still maintaining high levels.

Chart Information

Chart Type: Line Chart

Colors Used:

• Female (F): #18baa8 (Main color)
• Male (M): #ff6b6b (Complementary red)
• Total (T): #4ecdc4 (Light teal)

Data Source: Eurostat dataset trng_lfse_04

Unit: Percentage (PC)

Frequency: Annual (A)