Belgium vs France: Labor force with basic education

Belgium
28.9%
in 2024
France
28.8%
in 2024
Belgium rank
108th
France rank
110th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Belgium
  • France
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 28.9% against 28.8% in France, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 5 times across 32 shared years of data; in 1993 it was France ahead.

Belgium ranks 108th and France ranks 110th of 123 countries.

France has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium France Difference Ahead
1990s 33.2% 39.0% 5.9% France
2000s 32.1% 36.4% 4.2% France
2010s 30.5% 31.8% 1.4% France
2020s 27.7% 28.4% 0.7% France

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Belgium or France?
Belgium, at 28.9% against 28.8% in France as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Belgium and France?
0.1%, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and France?
32 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2024.
How do Belgium and France rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Belgium ranks 108th and France ranks 110th 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).