Iceland vs Rwanda: Labor force with basic education

Iceland
65.6%
in 2024
Rwanda
64.7%
in 2024
Iceland rank
18th
Rwanda rank
20th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Iceland
  • Rwanda
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How they compare

Iceland currently reports 65.6% against 64.7% in Rwanda, a difference of 0.9%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2014 it was Rwanda ahead.

Iceland ranks 18th and Rwanda ranks 20th of 123 countries.

Iceland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iceland Rwanda Difference Ahead
2010s 71.0% 64.8% 6.2% Iceland
2020s 63.7% 62.8% 1.0% Iceland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Iceland or Rwanda?
Iceland, at 65.6% against 64.7% in Rwanda as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Iceland and Rwanda?
0.9%, with Iceland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Rwanda?
9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2024.
How do Iceland and Rwanda rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Iceland ranks 18th and Rwanda ranks 20th 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).