Cyprus vs Iran: Labor force with basic education
Cyprus
36.9%
in 2024
Iran
37.7%
in 2024
Cyprus rank
94th
Iran rank
92nd
Labor force with basic education over time
- Cyprus
- Iran
How they compare
Iran currently reports 37.7% against 36.9% in Cyprus, a difference of 0.8%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Iran ahead.
Cyprus ranks 94th and Iran ranks 92nd of 123 countries.
Iran has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47.4% | 49.3% | 1.9% | Iran |
| 2010s | 40.5% | 42.9% | 2.4% | Iran |
| 2020s | 36.7% | 38.4% | 1.7% | Iran |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, Cyprus or Iran?
- Iran, at 37.7% against 36.9% in Cyprus as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Cyprus and Iran?
- 0.8%, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and Iran?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Cyprus and Iran rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- Cyprus ranks 94th and Iran ranks 92nd 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
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).