South Africa vs Spain: Labor force with basic education
South Africa
46.6%
in 2024
Spain
45.9%
in 2025
South Africa rank
69th
Spain rank
72nd
Labor force with basic education over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 46.6% against 45.9% in Spain, a difference of 0.7%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Spain ahead.
South Africa ranks 69th and Spain ranks 72nd of 124 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.7% | 45.9% | 5.2% | Spain |
| 2010s | 46.1% | 48.9% | 2.8% | Spain |
| 2020s | 44.7% | 45.0% | 0.3% | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 46.6% against 45.9% in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between South Africa and Spain?
- 0.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- South Africa ranks 69th and Spain ranks 72nd of 124 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
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).