Hungary vs Italy: Labor force with basic education

Hungary
33.1%
in 2024
Italy
31.9%
in 2024
Hungary rank
101st
Italy rank
104th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Hungary
  • Italy
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How they compare

Hungary currently reports 33.1% against 31.9% in Italy, a difference of 1.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 28 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Italy ahead.

Hungary ranks 101st and Italy ranks 104th of 123 countries.

Italy has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Hungary Italy Difference Ahead
1990s 25.8% 39.2% 13.4% Italy
2000s 24.8% 36.8% 12.0% Italy
2010s 27.1% 34.9% 7.8% Italy
2020s 31.1% 32.6% 1.5% Italy

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Hungary or Italy?
Hungary, at 33.1% against 31.9% in Italy as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Hungary and Italy?
1.2%, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and Italy?
28 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2024.
How do Hungary and Italy rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Hungary ranks 101st 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).