Malta vs Panama: Labor force with basic education

Malta
53.5%
in 2024
Panama
54.0%
in 2024
Malta rank
53rd
Panama rank
51st

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Malta
  • Panama
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How they compare

Panama currently reports 54.0% against 53.5% in Malta, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Panama ahead.

Malta ranks 53rd and Panama ranks 51st of 123 countries.

Panama has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malta Panama Difference Ahead
2000s 44.2% 57.6% 13.4% Panama
2010s 46.7% 56.1% 9.4% Panama
2020s 51.9% 53.5% 1.6% Panama

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Malta or Panama?
Panama, at 54.0% against 53.5% in Malta as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Malta and Panama?
0.5%, with Panama ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malta and Panama?
20 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2024.
How do Malta and Panama rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Malta ranks 53rd and Panama ranks 51st 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).