Jordan vs South Korea: Labor force with basic education
Jordan
42.4%
in 2023
South Korea
43.6%
in 2025
Jordan rank
78th
South Korea rank
76th
Labor force with basic education over time
- Jordan
- South Korea
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 43.6% against 42.4% in Jordan, a difference of 1.2%.
Across all 7 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
Jordan ranks 78th and South Korea ranks 76th of 123 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jordan | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 40.3% | 47.9% | 7.6% | South Korea |
| 2020s | 40.4% | 46.0% | 5.6% | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, Jordan or South Korea?
- South Korea, at 43.6% against 42.4% in Jordan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Jordan and South Korea?
- 1.2%, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jordan and South Korea?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2023.
- How do Jordan and South Korea rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- Jordan ranks 78th and South Korea ranks 76th 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
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).