Finland vs Italy: Labor force with basic education

Finland
31.5%
in 2024
Italy
31.9%
in 2024
Finland rank
105th
Italy rank
104th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Finland
  • Italy
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How they compare

Italy currently reports 31.9% against 31.5% in Finland, a difference of 0.4%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 30 shared years of data; in 1995 it was Finland ahead.

Finland ranks 105th and Italy ranks 104th of 123 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 2 and Italy in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Finland Italy Difference Ahead
1990s 43.1% 38.6% 4.5% Finland
2000s 38.4% 36.8% 1.5% Finland
2010s 29.0% 34.9% 5.9% Italy
2020s 30.0% 32.6% 2.6% Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Finland or Italy?
Italy, at 31.9% against 31.5% in Finland as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Finland and Italy?
0.4%, with Italy ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Italy?
30 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
How do Finland and Italy rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Finland ranks 105th and Italy ranks 104th of 123 countries.
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
143 places, 2,669 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).