Brunei vs Sweden: Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population)

Brunei
43.7%
in 2024
Sweden
45.2%
in 2024
Brunei rank
75th
Sweden rank
73rd

Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population) over time

  • Brunei
  • Sweden
0204060199520092024

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 45.2% against 43.7% in Brunei, a difference of 1.5%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Brunei ahead.

Brunei ranks 75th and Sweden ranks 73rd of 125 countries.

Brunei has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Brunei Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 55.9% 48.6% 7.2% Brunei
2020s 49.3% 45.5% 3.8% Brunei

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Brunei or Sweden?
Sweden, at 45.2% against 43.7% in Brunei as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Brunei and Sweden?
1.5%, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brunei and Sweden?
9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
How do Brunei and Sweden rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Brunei ranks 75th and Sweden ranks 73rd of 125 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
144 places, 2,683 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).