Belgium vs Romania: Labor force with basic education

Belgium
28.9%
in 2024
Romania
27.9%
in 2024
Belgium rank
108th
Romania rank
111th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Belgium
  • Romania
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How they compare

Belgium currently reports 28.9% against 27.9% in Romania, a difference of 1.0%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Romania ahead.

Belgium ranks 108th and Romania ranks 111th of 123 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and Romania in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Romania Difference Ahead
1990s 32.9% 54.0% 21.1% Romania
2000s 32.1% 40.4% 8.2% Romania
2010s 30.5% 34.0% 3.5% Romania
2020s 27.7% 27.6% 0.0% Belgium

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Belgium or Romania?
Belgium, at 28.9% against 27.9% in Romania as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Belgium and Romania?
1.0%, with Belgium ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Romania?
28 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2024.
How do Belgium and Romania rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Belgium ranks 108th and Romania ranks 111th 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).