India vs Jamaica: Labor force with basic education

India
55.9%
in 2024
Jamaica
56.3%
in 2023
India rank
47th
Jamaica rank
45th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • India
  • Jamaica
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How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 56.3% against 55.9% in India, a difference of 0.4%.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Jamaica has been ahead every year.

India ranks 47th and Jamaica ranks 45th of 123 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade India Jamaica Difference Ahead
2010s 51.7% 56.3% 4.6% Jamaica
2020s 52.9% 56.2% 3.3% Jamaica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, India or Jamaica?
Jamaica, at 56.3% against 55.9% in India as of 2023.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between India and Jamaica?
0.4%, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and Jamaica?
8 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do India and Jamaica rank globally for labor force with basic education?
India ranks 47th and Jamaica ranks 45th 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).