The x-ray of the youth of Madrid reflects a group satisfied with residing in the region (90%), concerned about job instability (87%) but convinced of continuing to live in the region (90%) despite the difficulty in accessing a housing due to the increase in both rental and purchase prices.
The Community of Madrid has presented the result of a research study on the situation of young people between the ages of 14 and 35 residing in the region, of whom more than 90% state that they feel quite or very satisfied with residing in the region. The percentage, according to the study, reaches 95% among those who have always lived in Madrid. Although this figure contrasts with the data offered by the Active Population Survey (EPA) for the last quarter of 2022 which, as the municipal PSOE has recalled, “in the range between 35 and 34 years, has registered the march of more than 25,800 young people” because “this Madrid does not generate enough opportunities for them”.
For its preparation, the regional government has surveyed more than 900 people, with the same percentage of men as women. Of these, 61% have always resided in the Community and the remaining 39% come from other places. Among the most valued aspects, 46% highlighted mobility and public transport, 39% the cultural and leisure offer, and another 35% opted for quality of life and employment opportunities.
In addition, 90% of those interviewed would like to continue living in the region, 51% say they want to do so all their lives, and 39% plan to spend a season abroad and then return. Among the reasons for leaving the Community are the search for professional development opportunities, the purpose of trying out and getting to know other cities, the desire to improve their quality of life and the price of housing.
Regarding the aspects to which they attach more importance, 83% affirm that the most important thing is to own a home, 81% consider it essential to receive aid in case of job loss and 79% have the means to be able to reconcile professional and family life. In the social sphere, the three issues to which they attach the greatest importance are mental health, employment opportunities and housing.
In relation to employment, 87% of young people from Madrid point to job stability as their main concern. When choosing a job, this group values ​​security and stability, environment, salary and flexible hours as the most important aspects.
Regarding their professional career, 32% would like to work in a private company, 29% prefer to create their own business and 28% opt for the public sector. In the educational field, 66% of those interviewed would prefer a common EvAU throughout Spain, and 73% intend to continue studying.
In this demoscopic analysis prepared by the regional Executive, 44% of those surveyed consider that the main difficulty in accessing a home is its price, and another 24% attribute it to the shortage of supply.
In the chapter on the threats they face, young people point to social networks, drug and alcohol use, and new technologies as the main challenges. Although they also include gambling and pornography in the list.
In this sense, 80% of those interviewed state that they themselves or someone close to them has suffered worry in the last year. In addition, irritability and anguish are other of the sensations most indicated by the interviewees, reaching 75%.
