Research Results & Data Overview
Jun 17, 2025
ILPP Research Insights
Would young people from the Polog region move for work?
In response to the question “Would you move abroad for work?”, as many as 70% of respondents expressed a willingness to leave the country. This information highlights two key points: the ambition for better prospects and dissatisfaction with the current living and working conditions in the country. This trend signals a potential brain drain if measures are not taken to improve the economic and social factors that motivate young people to seek opportunities beyond national borders. The remaining 30% of respondents expressed an unwillingness to move abroad, which indicates a certain level of confidence in local opportunities, as well as potential that should be utilized.
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