Germany vs Turkey: Labor force with basic education
Germany
46.1%
in 2024
Turkey
47.8%
in 2024
Germany rank
70th
Turkey rank
67th
Labor force with basic education over time
- Germany
- Turkey
How they compare
Turkey currently reports 47.8% against 46.1% in Germany, a difference of 1.7%.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Turkey has been ahead every year.
Germany ranks 70th and Turkey ranks 67th of 123 countries.
Turkey has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | Turkey | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 38.0% | 48.2% | 10.2% | Turkey |
| 2010s | 39.6% | 49.9% | 10.3% | Turkey |
| 2020s | 43.9% | 47.2% | 3.3% | Turkey |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, Germany or Turkey?
- Turkey, at 47.8% against 46.1% in Germany as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Germany and Turkey?
- 1.7%, with Turkey ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Turkey?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Germany and Turkey rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- Germany ranks 70th and Turkey ranks 67th 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
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).