Final and Interim Evaluation of the Erasmus+ Programme 2014–2020 and 2021–2023 Now Available

The European Commission has published the final evaluation report of the Erasmus+ Programme for the 2014–2020 period, alongside the interim evaluation of its current implementation for 2021–2023.

The report confirms that Erasmus+ delivers strong and lasting benefits for individuals, organisations, and the education, training, youth, and sport sectors overall. It also outlines clear recommendations for the future implementation of the Programme.

The evaluation highlights the significant European added value created by Erasmus+ for individuals and organisations and underscores its essential role in promoting common EU values and a shared European identity. Erasmus+ contributes to the development of key skills such as critical thinking, learning ability, resilience, and academic performance. Participants in learning mobility show better outcomes than non-participants.

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, Erasmus+ supported the learning mobility of over 6.2 million participants in 2014–2020 and approximately 1.6 million in 2021–2023.

Inclusion has been a growing priority, with measurable progress: the share of participants with fewer opportunities increased from around 10% in 2014–2020 to 15% in 2023.

From 2014 to 2020, over 136,000 distinct organisations received funding, with more than 77,000 funded between 2021 and 2023. This support has enhanced cooperation and the exchange of best practices across sectors.

The full report, executive summary, annexes, national reports, and additional documentation are available at the following link: Final and interim evaluation of the Erasmus+ Programme.