France vs North Macedonia: Labor force with basic education

France
28.8%
in 2024
North Macedonia
27.9%
in 2024
France rank
110th
North Macedonia rank
112th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • France
  • North Macedonia
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How they compare

France currently reports 28.8% against 27.9% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.9%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was North Macedonia ahead.

France ranks 110th and North Macedonia ranks 112th of 124 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France North Macedonia Difference Ahead
2000s 35.5% 41.3% 5.8% North Macedonia
2010s 31.8% 36.9% 5.1% North Macedonia
2020s 28.3% 29.4% 1.1% North Macedonia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, France or North Macedonia?
France, at 28.8% against 27.9% in North Macedonia as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between France and North Macedonia?
0.9%, with France ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and North Macedonia?
19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do France and North Macedonia rank globally for labor force with basic education?
France ranks 110th and North Macedonia ranks 112th of 124 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).