Bolivia vs Nigeria: Labor force with basic education

Bolivia
73.9%
in 2024
Nigeria
81.1%
in 2024
Bolivia rank
8th
Nigeria rank
5th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Bolivia
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 81.1% against 73.9% in Bolivia, a difference of 7.2%.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.1 times Bolivia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Bolivia ahead.

Bolivia ranks 8th and Nigeria ranks 5th of 123 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Bolivia averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bolivia Nigeria Difference Ahead
2010s 65.5% 50.4% 15.0% Bolivia
2020s 73.0% 80.9% 7.8% Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Bolivia or Nigeria?
Nigeria, at 81.1% against 73.9% in Bolivia as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Bolivia and Nigeria?
7.2%, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Nigeria?
5 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
How do Bolivia and Nigeria rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Bolivia ranks 8th and Nigeria ranks 5th 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).