European Union vs Thailand: Labor force with basic education

European Union
38.0%
in 2024
Thailand
70.0%
in 2024
European Union rank
1st
Thailand rank
12th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • European Union
  • Thailand
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How they compare

Thailand currently reports 70.0% against 38.0% in European Union, a difference of 32.0%.

That makes Thailand's figure about 1.8 times European Union's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Thailand has been ahead every year.

European Union ranks 1st and Thailand ranks 12th of 2 regions.

Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade European Union Thailand Difference Ahead
2000s 38.7% 76.2% 37.5% Thailand
2010s 36.8% 71.1% 34.3% Thailand
2020s 36.9% 69.7% 32.8% Thailand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, European Union or Thailand?
Thailand, at 70.0% against 38.0% in European Union as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between European Union and Thailand?
32.0%, with Thailand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and Thailand?
17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do European Union and Thailand rank globally for labor force with basic education?
European Union ranks 1st and Thailand ranks 12th 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

Indicator
Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population with basic education)
Unit
% of total working-age population with basic education
Source
Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI), International Labour Organization (ILO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
144 places, 2,683 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

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).