In 2019, there were 5.2 million teachers employed in primary, lower secondary and upper secondary education. This marked a 5% increase compared with 2013 (5.0 million).
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The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 'Responsible consumption and production' calls for action on all fronts: adoption of sustainable practices by businesses, promotion of sustainable procurem
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Eurostat, 28 September 2021
In 2019 English was the most commonly studied foreign language at upper secondary general education level in the EU, with 96% of students learning it.
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Eurostat, 24 September 2021
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 'Gender equality' aims to end all forms of discrimination, violence, and any harmful practices against women and girls.
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Eurostat, 18 September 2021
In August 2021, the number of commercial flights in the EU increased by 48% compared with August 2020. This is still well below the pre-pandemic levels (-31% compared with August 2019).
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Eurostat, 14 September 2021
In Q2 2020, the EU’s largest trade partner in goods was China, overtaking the United States.
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Eurostat, 8 September 2021
In 2019, there were 2.0 million teachers (85% women, 15% men) and 24.5 million pupils at the primary education level in the EU Member States.
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Eurostat, 7 September 2021
In 2020, in the EU, 9 in 10 people aged 15-19 years were still in education (89.5%).
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Eurostat, 2 September 2021
In July 2021, the euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 7.6%, down from 7.8% in June 2021 and from 8.4% in July 2020. The EU unemployment rate was 6.9% in July 2021, dow
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Eurostat, 1 September 2021
In 2019, the EU Member States’ general government expenditure on defence amounted to €168.5 billion, representing 2.6% of total general government expenditure.
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Eurostat, 27 August 2021