Latin America & Caribbean vs Nigeria: Labor force with basic education
Labor force with basic education over time
- Latin America & Caribbean
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 81.1% against 54.3% in Latin America & Caribbean, a difference of 26.8%.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.5 times Latin America & Caribbean's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Latin America & Caribbean ahead.
Latin America & Caribbean ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 5th of 17 groups.
Across the 2 decades both report, Latin America & Caribbean averaged higher in 1 and Nigeria in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America & Caribbean | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 58.2% | 50.4% | 7.7% | Latin America & Caribbean |
| 2020s | 54.9% | 80.9% | 26.0% | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, Latin America & Caribbean or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 81.1% against 54.3% in Latin America & Caribbean as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Latin America & Caribbean and Nigeria?
- 26.8%, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America & Caribbean and Nigeria?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
- How do Latin America & Caribbean and Nigeria rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- Latin America & Caribbean ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 5th of 17 groups.
- 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).