Bhutan vs Malaysia: Labor force with basic education

Bhutan
62.8%
in 2024
Malaysia
63.1%
in 2022
Bhutan rank
27th
Malaysia rank
25th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Bhutan
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 63.1% against 62.8% in Bhutan, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Malaysia ahead.

Bhutan ranks 27th and Malaysia ranks 25th of 123 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Bhutan averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bhutan Malaysia Difference Ahead
2010s 64.7% 68.7% 4.1% Malaysia
2020s 83.3% 63.7% 19.6% Bhutan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Bhutan or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 63.1% against 62.8% in Bhutan as of 2022.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Bhutan and Malaysia?
0.3%, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bhutan and Malaysia?
6 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2022.
How do Bhutan and Malaysia rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Bhutan ranks 27th and Malaysia ranks 25th 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).