Europe & Central Asia vs Iceland: Labor force with basic education
Europe & Central Asia
37.8%
in 2024
Iceland
65.6%
in 2024
Europe & Central Asia rank
15th
Iceland rank
18th
Labor force with basic education over time
- Europe & Central Asia
- Iceland
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 65.6% against 37.8% in Europe & Central Asia, a difference of 27.8%.
That makes Iceland's figure about 1.7 times Europe & Central Asia's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia ranks 15th and Iceland ranks 18th of 17 groups.
Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia | Iceland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.3% | 77.4% | 35.1% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 38.6% | 72.0% | 33.4% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 37.2% | 63.7% | 26.6% | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, Europe & Central Asia or Iceland?
- Iceland, at 65.6% against 37.8% in Europe & Central Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Europe & Central Asia and Iceland?
- 27.8%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia and Iceland?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Europe & Central Asia and Iceland rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 15th 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).