European Union vs Moldova: Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population)
European Union
38.0%
in 2024
Moldova
66.6%
in 2024
European Union rank
15th
Moldova rank
15th
Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population) over time
- European Union
- Moldova
How they compare
Moldova currently reports 66.6% against 38.0% in European Union, a difference of 28.6%.
That makes Moldova's figure about 1.8 times European Union's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Moldova has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 15th and Moldova ranks 15th of 19 groups.
Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 37.4% | 45.6% | 8.2% | Moldova |
| 2010s | 36.8% | 64.7% | 27.9% | Moldova |
| 2020s | 36.9% | 67.8% | 30.9% | Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, European Union or Moldova?
- Moldova, at 66.6% against 38.0% in European Union as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between European Union and Moldova?
- 28.6%, with Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Moldova?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do European Union and Moldova rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- European Union ranks 15th and Moldova ranks 15th of 19 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).