Iceland vs Kenya: Labor force with basic education

Iceland
65.6%
in 2024
Kenya
65.6%
in 2022
Iceland rank
18th
Kenya rank
17th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Iceland
  • Kenya
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How they compare

Kenya currently reports 65.6% against 65.6% in Iceland, a difference of 0.0%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 6 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Iceland ahead.

Iceland ranks 18th and Kenya ranks 17th of 123 countries.

Across the 4 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 2 and Kenya in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Kenya Difference Ahead
1990s 76.7% 71.2% 5.5% Iceland
2000s 76.1% 58.9% 17.1% Iceland
2010s 71.7% 72.4% 0.7% Kenya
2020s 61.6% 69.1% 7.5% Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Iceland or Kenya?
Kenya, at 65.6% against 65.6% in Iceland as of 2022.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Iceland and Kenya?
0.0%, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Kenya?
6 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
How do Iceland and Kenya rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Iceland ranks 18th and Kenya ranks 17th 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).