Changes in technological flows lead to changes in the labor market. The share of the young people has a certain influence on the degree of employment. Identifying and accessing jobs is very difficult for people with low levels of education. As the level of education of the population increases, so does the quality of jobs. Based on the information available on the Eurostat website, the article has the advantage of presenting the level of education of the population in the Member States of the European Union. Thus, it is analyzed from the perspective of two age groups. The participation of adults in education and training programs is becoming more and more necessary, even vital. The article presents a comparative situation on this topic. Aspects of employment rates of recent graduates are also addressed. The analysis presented shows that, at European level, compared to 2000, in 2020, for most countries in the European Union the share of people aged between 25 and 34 with a level of education 0-4 has decreased. In contrast, the share of people with a 5-8 level of education has increased for all countries. It is also found that the share of people aged 55 to 64 with an education level of 3-8 has increased for almost all countries. At the same time, compared to 2010, in 2020, it is found that the employment rate has decreased in some countries, regardless of the level of education of people aged between 25 and 29 years. Given the need for economic development, the results of these analyzes are important for the labor market both at the country level and at the European level