Bulgaria vs North Macedonia: Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population)
Bulgaria
27.2%
in 2024
North Macedonia
27.9%
in 2024
Bulgaria rank
114th
North Macedonia rank
112th
Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population) over time
- Bulgaria
- North Macedonia
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 27.9% against 27.2% in Bulgaria, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 19 years both countries report, North Macedonia has been ahead every year.
Bulgaria ranks 114th and North Macedonia ranks 112th of 125 countries.
North Macedonia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bulgaria | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.9% | 41.3% | 16.5% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 26.1% | 36.9% | 10.8% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 27.5% | 29.4% | 1.9% | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, Bulgaria or North Macedonia?
- North Macedonia, at 27.9% against 27.2% in Bulgaria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Bulgaria and North Macedonia?
- 0.7%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and North Macedonia?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Bulgaria and North Macedonia rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- Bulgaria ranks 114th and North Macedonia ranks 112th 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
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).