Panama vs Singapore: Labor force with basic education

Panama
54.0%
in 2024
Singapore
53.1%
in 2024
Panama rank
51st
Singapore rank
54th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Panama
  • Singapore
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How they compare

Panama currently reports 54.0% against 53.1% in Singapore, a difference of 0.9%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Singapore ahead.

Panama ranks 51st and Singapore ranks 54th of 123 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Panama Singapore Difference Ahead
2010s 56.7% 95.7% 39.0% Singapore
2020s 53.6% 55.4% 1.8% Singapore

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Panama or Singapore?
Panama, at 54.0% against 53.1% in Singapore as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Panama and Singapore?
0.9%, with Panama ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and Singapore?
6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Panama and Singapore rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Panama ranks 51st and Singapore ranks 54th 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).