Colombia vs Singapore: Labor force with basic education
Colombia
51.8%
in 2025
Singapore
53.1%
in 2024
Colombia rank
56th
Singapore rank
54th
Labor force with basic education over time
- Colombia
- Singapore
How they compare
Singapore currently reports 53.1% against 51.8% in Colombia, a difference of 1.3%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Singapore has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 56th and Singapore ranks 54th of 124 countries.
Singapore has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Singapore | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 61.7% | 95.7% | 34.0% | Singapore |
| 2020s | 52.5% | 55.4% | 2.9% | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, Colombia or Singapore?
- Singapore, at 53.1% against 51.8% in Colombia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Colombia and Singapore?
- 1.3%, with Singapore ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Singapore?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Colombia and Singapore rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- Colombia ranks 56th and Singapore ranks 54th of 124 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).