The survey was conducted among respondents aged 18-30, with 77% of them being women and 23% men.
The findings show that 65% of those respondents were jobless.
Of those employed correspondents, three fifths (60%) earn salaries below the Croatian average.
Only 35% of those employed have permanent employment contracts, while others are mainly with contracts on temporary employment or without job security or are paid on a piece work basis.
As many as 75% expressed anxiety and concern, and 60% say they feel insecure.
The main reasons cited for going abroad are jobs, better salaries, promotion opportunities, further education and better job conditions.