Goal 8: 4. Main Eurostat Indicators

Key trends in “Sustainable economic growth” show the following evidence (Eurostat Report, pp. 165 and ss):

• The EU economy shows continuous growth over the past few years;
• Economic growth in the EU has become more sustainable;
• Overall, the employment situation in the EU keeps improving;
• Unemployment and long-term unemployment have decreased since 2013;
• Labour market prospects for young people have improved since 2014 but still remain precarious;
• Labour market prospects for young people have improved since 2014 but still remain precarious;
• A higher education leads to increased employment possibilities;
• Employment opportunities are lower for migrants and people with disabilities;
• Women’s participation in the labour market is increasing, but gender differences persist;
• Over the past few years, work in the EU has become safer but less economically secure.

Goal 8’s attainment is monitored through the following main indicators: Source: EU SDG Indicator set 2020: