Malaysia vs Zambia: Labor force with basic education

Malaysia
63.1%
in 2022
Zambia
62.8%
in 2024
Malaysia rank
25th
Zambia rank
28th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Malaysia
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 63.1% against 62.8% in Zambia, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Zambia ahead.

Malaysia ranks 25th and Zambia ranks 28th of 123 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Zambia Difference Ahead
2010s 68.6% 64.8% 3.8% Malaysia
2020s 63.7% 59.7% 4.1% Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Malaysia or Zambia?
Malaysia, at 63.1% against 62.8% in Zambia as of 2022.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Malaysia and Zambia?
0.3%, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Zambia?
6 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2022.
How do Malaysia and Zambia rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Malaysia ranks 25th and Zambia ranks 28th 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).