Namibia vs Switzerland: Labor force with basic education

Namibia
50.6%
in 2018
Switzerland
52.8%
in 2024
Namibia rank
57th
Switzerland rank
55th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Namibia
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 52.8% against 50.6% in Namibia, a difference of 2.2%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Namibia ahead.

Namibia ranks 57th and Switzerland ranks 55th of 123 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Namibia Switzerland Difference Ahead
1990s 51.7% 49.1% 2.7% Namibia
2010s 57.6% 50.2% 7.4% Namibia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Namibia or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 52.8% against 50.6% in Namibia as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Namibia and Switzerland?
2.2%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and Switzerland?
7 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2018.
How do Namibia and Switzerland rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Namibia ranks 57th and Switzerland ranks 55th 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).