Kenya vs Rwanda: Labor force with basic education

Kenya
65.6%
in 2022
Rwanda
64.7%
in 2024
Kenya rank
17th
Rwanda rank
20th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Kenya
  • Rwanda
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How they compare

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

Kenya ranks 17th and Rwanda ranks 20th of 123 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Kenya Rwanda Difference Ahead
2010s 65.8% 60.0% 5.8% Kenya
2020s 69.1% 60.3% 8.8% Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Kenya or Rwanda?
Kenya, at 65.6% against 64.7% in Rwanda as of 2022.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Kenya and Rwanda?
0.9%, with Kenya ahead.
How do Kenya and Rwanda rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Kenya ranks 17th 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).