The evaluation covers both programme periods, with a final evaluation for the 2014-2020 programme and an interim evaluation for the period 2021-2023 of the current programme. It shows that Erasmus+ has created significant European added value for individuals and organisations and has played an essential role in promoting common EU values and European identity.

The programme yielded wide benefits to individuals by supporting skills’ development, such as their ability to learn, critical thinking, resilience. and enhancing their academic performance. Programme participants experienced better results than those who had not taken part in learning mobility.

Resilience and continued impact 

Despite the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Erasmus+ supported learning mobility abroad of over 6.2 million participants in the 2014-2020 period and around 1.6 million in 2021-2023.

Inclusion

Inclusion has been a growing priority and shown measurable progress over time: Erasmus+ has become more inclusive and increased the share of people with fewer opportunities amongst its participants, going from around 10% in 2014-2020 to 15% in 2023.

Broad reach

The programme funded over 136 000 distinct organisations in 2014-2020 and more than 77 000 from 2021- 2023, supporting their cooperation and improving their practices.

Added value

Over both programme periods, Erasmus+ has created significant European added value for individuals and organisations and has played an essential role in promoting common EU values and European identity.