Cost of Living and Environment Top Concerns for Young Europeans
February 17, 2025
Brussels, Belgium – A new Eurobarometer survey released today has found that the cost of living and the environment are the top concerns of young people in the European Union.
The survey, which polled over 10,000 young people aged 15-29 across the EU, found that 65% of respondents cited the cost of living as their biggest concern, while 62% said that the environment was their top worry.
Other major concerns cited by young people included mental health (57%), education (49%), and unemployment (44%).
The survey also found that young people are increasingly pessimistic about the future. Only 38% of respondents said that they were optimistic about the future of Europe, down from 45% in 2021.
The findings of the survey are in line with other recent reports that have highlighted the challenges facing young people in Europe. A report published by the European Commission in 2022 found that young people are more likely to be unemployed, underemployed, and in precarious employment than older people. The report also found that young people are more likely to experience poverty and social exclusion.
The rising cost of living is a particular concern for young people, who are more likely to be living on low incomes. The survey found that 45% of young people said that they had difficulty making ends meet, up from 38% in 2021.
The environmental crisis is also a major concern for young people, who are more likely to experience the effects of climate change. The survey found that 72% of young people said that they were worried about the impact of climate change on their future.
The findings of the Eurobarometer survey highlight the need for urgent action to address the challenges facing young people in Europe. The EU and its member states must work together to create a more just and sustainable future for all young Europeans.
Key Findings of the Survey
- 65% of young people cited the cost of living as their biggest concern.
- 62% said that the environment was their top worry.
- Other major concerns included mental health (57%), education (49%), and unemployment (44%).
- Only 38% of respondents said that they were optimistic about the future of Europe.
- 45% of young people said that they had difficulty making ends meet.
- 72% of young people said that they were worried about the impact of climate change on their future.
Press release – Cost of living and environment are the main concerns of young people in the EU
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