Iceland vs Paraguay: Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population)

Iceland
65.6%
in 2024
Paraguay
65.2%
in 2017
Iceland rank
18th
Paraguay rank
19th

Labor force with basic education (% of total working-age population) over time

  • Iceland
  • Paraguay
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 65.6% against 65.2% in Paraguay, a difference of 0.4%.

Across all 18 years both countries report, Iceland has been ahead every year.

Iceland ranks 18th and Paraguay ranks 19th of 125 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Paraguay Difference Ahead
1990s 76.7% 64.1% 12.7% Iceland
2000s 77.2% 66.8% 10.4% Iceland
2010s 72.6% 64.4% 8.2% Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Iceland or Paraguay?
Iceland, at 65.6% against 65.2% in Paraguay as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Iceland and Paraguay?
0.4%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Paraguay?
18 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2017.
How do Iceland and Paraguay rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Iceland ranks 18th and Paraguay ranks 19th of 125 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
144 places, 2,683 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).