<p class="text-align-justify"><strong>Impact of Pandemic</strong><br />
After the first month of the pandemic, the rate of employment for young people aged from 16 to 24 dropped significantly, followed by an increase in the unemployment rate. Despite the fact that unemployment has subsequently reverted to pre-pandemic levels, the number of young people employed has remained low.<br />
When comparing the data from May-July 2021, to the pre-pandemic quarter, January-March 2020, the following conclusions can be drawn:<br />
&nbsp;Unemployment among young people has leveled down, returning to pre-pandemic levels. It surged by 14% from pre-pandemic levels in July-September 2020, although unemployment rates for young people have been progressively declining since then.</p>

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