Europe & Central Asia vs Kenya: Labor force with basic education
Europe & Central Asia
37.8%
in 2024
Kenya
65.6%
in 2022
Europe & Central Asia rank
15th
Kenya rank
17th
Labor force with basic education over time
- Europe & Central Asia
- Kenya
How they compare
Kenya currently reports 65.6% against 37.8% in Europe & Central Asia, a difference of 27.8%.
That makes Kenya's figure about 1.7 times Europe & Central Asia's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Kenya has been ahead every year.
Europe & Central Asia ranks 15th and Kenya ranks 17th of 17 groups.
Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe & Central Asia | Kenya | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.2% | 58.9% | 16.7% | Kenya |
| 2010s | 38.2% | 72.4% | 34.2% | Kenya |
| 2020s | 37.2% | 69.1% | 31.9% | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, Europe & Central Asia or Kenya?
- Kenya, at 65.6% against 37.8% in Europe & Central Asia as of 2022.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Europe & Central Asia and Kenya?
- 27.8%, with Kenya ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe & Central Asia and Kenya?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
- How do Europe & Central Asia and Kenya rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- Europe & Central Asia ranks 15th and Kenya ranks 17th 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).