European Union vs Guatemala: Labor force with basic education
European Union
38.0%
in 2024
Guatemala
65.7%
in 2024
European Union rank
1st
Guatemala rank
16th
Labor force with basic education over time
- European Union
- Guatemala
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 65.7% against 38.0% in European Union, a difference of 27.7%.
That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.7 times European Union's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 1st and Guatemala ranks 16th of 2 regions.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.0% | 67.3% | 30.3% | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 36.8% | 61.6% | 24.8% | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 37.0% | 64.3% | 27.3% | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, European Union or Guatemala?
- Guatemala, at 65.7% against 38.0% in European Union as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between European Union and Guatemala?
- 27.7%, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Guatemala?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
- How do European Union and Guatemala rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- European Union ranks 1st and Guatemala ranks 16th of 2 regions.
- 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).