Belgium vs Ireland: Labor force with basic education
Belgium
28.9%
in 2024
Ireland
29.6%
in 2024
Belgium rank
108th
Ireland rank
107th
Labor force with basic education over time
- Belgium
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 29.6% against 28.9% in Belgium, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 32 years both countries report, Ireland has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 108th and Ireland ranks 107th of 123 countries.
Ireland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 33.4% | 43.6% | 10.1% | Ireland |
| 2000s | 32.1% | 43.5% | 11.4% | Ireland |
| 2010s | 30.5% | 34.0% | 3.6% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 27.7% | 30.2% | 2.5% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, Belgium or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 29.6% against 28.9% in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Belgium and Ireland?
- 0.7%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
- 32 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2024.
- How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- Belgium ranks 108th and Ireland ranks 107th 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
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).