Central Europe and the Baltics vs Iceland: Labor force with basic education
Central Europe and the Baltics
34.1%
in 2024
Iceland
65.6%
in 2024
Central Europe and the Baltics rank
16th
Iceland rank
18th
Labor force with basic education over time
- Central Europe and the Baltics
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 65.6% against 34.1% in Central Europe and the Baltics, a difference of 31.5%.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.9 times Central Europe and the Baltics's.
Across all 26 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 16th and Iceland ranks 18th of 17 groups.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Europe and the Baltics | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.5% | 76.7% | 42.2% | Iceland |
| 2000s | 27.2% | 77.5% | 50.3% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 28.8% | 72.0% | 43.2% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 32.1% | 63.7% | 31.6% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, Central Europe and the Baltics or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 65.6% against 34.1% in Central Europe and the Baltics as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Central Europe and the Baltics and Iceland?
- 31.5%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Europe and the Baltics and Iceland?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2024.
- How do Central Europe and the Baltics and Iceland rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- Central Europe and the Baltics ranks 16th and Iceland ranks 18th of 17 groups.
- 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).