By the end of the 1990s, however, the level of unemployment amongst young people, (aged between 15 and 24), had become a serious problem, exceeding that of the population as a whole.
Tõsiseks probleemiks kujunes noorte (15–24 aastaste) töötus, mis 1990. aastate lõpul ületas tunduvalt elanikkonna keskmise töötuse taseme.