Guatemala vs Iceland: Labor force with basic education

Guatemala
65.7%
in 2024
Iceland
65.6%
in 2024
Guatemala rank
16th
Iceland rank
18th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Guatemala
  • Iceland
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How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 65.7% against 65.6% in Iceland, a difference of 0.1%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Iceland ahead.

Guatemala ranks 16th and Iceland ranks 18th of 123 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 1 and Iceland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Iceland Difference Ahead
2000s 67.3% 77.6% 10.3% Iceland
2010s 61.6% 72.0% 10.4% Iceland
2020s 64.3% 63.1% 1.2% Guatemala

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Guatemala or Iceland?
Guatemala, at 65.7% against 65.6% in Iceland as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Guatemala and Iceland?
0.1%, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Iceland?
18 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2024.
How do Guatemala and Iceland rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Guatemala ranks 16th and Iceland ranks 18th 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).