Argentina vs Sweden: Labor force with basic education

Argentina
46.1%
in 2024
Sweden
45.2%
in 2024
Argentina rank
71st
Sweden rank
73rd

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Argentina
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Argentina currently reports 46.1% against 45.2% in Sweden, a difference of 0.9%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Argentina ahead.

Argentina ranks 71st and Sweden ranks 73rd of 123 countries.

Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Argentina Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 53.8% 48.3% 5.5% Argentina
2010s 49.9% 47.7% 2.2% Argentina
2020s 47.8% 45.5% 2.3% Argentina

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Argentina or Sweden?
Argentina, at 46.1% against 45.2% in Sweden as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Argentina and Sweden?
0.9%, with Argentina ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Sweden?
18 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2024.
How do Argentina and Sweden rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Argentina ranks 71st and Sweden ranks 73rd of 123 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO), published as Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population with basic education). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population with basic education)
Unit
% of total working-age population with basic education
Source
Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
143 places, 2,669 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

The ratio of the labor force with basic education to the working-age population with basic education. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).