Slovenia and lifelong learning: a comparison with other EU countries

At the SIAE, we consistently monitor data collected through the Labour Force Survey. Participation in LL among residents aged 25 to 64 is a primary indicator in the Adult Education Master Plan (ReNPIO) 2022–2030, as well as an international benchmark for assessing the development of ALE systems. Therefore, this indicator is tracked across all EU countries and is also of broader interest.

Several international studies measure adult participation in LL. Dr Borut Mikulec (2024) highlights four prominent surveys in the European context. In addition to the Labour Force Survey, these include the Continuing Vocational Training Survey and PIAAC on a global scale. UNESCO’s research, which publishes findings on population participation in LL through the GRALE report, is also noteworthy.The Labour Force Survey is a quarterly investigation into labour market trends and changes. In 2022, it was enhanced with a new methodological framework also to measure participation in the previous 12 months. It is conducted across all EU countries, four candidate nations and five EFTA states. The survey in Slovenia covers residents aged 15 to 89, although the analysed sample focuses on the 25–64 age group. In 2023, the sample included approximately 8,000 units.

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