Iran vs East Timor: Labor force with basic education

Iran
37.7%
in 2024
East Timor
39.2%
in 2022
Iran rank
92nd
East Timor rank
89th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Iran
  • East Timor
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How they compare

East Timor currently reports 39.2% against 37.7% in Iran, a difference of 1.5%.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was East Timor ahead.

Iran ranks 92nd and East Timor ranks 89th of 123 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 1 and East Timor in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iran East Timor Difference Ahead
2000s 52.0% 65.8% 13.8% East Timor
2010s 43.1% 47.3% 4.2% East Timor
2020s 38.4% 30.2% 8.2% Iran

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Iran or East Timor?
East Timor, at 39.2% against 37.7% in Iran as of 2022.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Iran and East Timor?
1.5%, with East Timor ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and East Timor?
7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2022.
How do Iran and East Timor rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Iran ranks 92nd and East Timor ranks 89th 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).