South Asia vs Saint Lucia: Labor force with basic education
South Asia
56.2%
in 2024
Saint Lucia
86.3%
in 2024
South Asia rank
2nd
Saint Lucia rank
3rd
Labor force with basic education over time
- South Asia
- Saint Lucia
How they compare
Saint Lucia currently reports 86.3% against 56.2% in South Asia, a difference of 30.1%.
That makes Saint Lucia's figure about 1.5 times South Asia's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Saint Lucia has been ahead every year.
South Asia ranks 2nd and Saint Lucia ranks 3rd of 17 groups.
Saint Lucia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Asia | Saint Lucia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 49.2% | 83.5% | 34.3% | Saint Lucia |
| 2020s | 53.8% | 84.0% | 30.1% | Saint Lucia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher labor force with basic education, South Asia or Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia, at 86.3% against 56.2% in South Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in labor force with basic education between South Asia and Saint Lucia?
- 30.1%, with Saint Lucia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia and Saint Lucia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2018 to 2024.
- How do South Asia and Saint Lucia rank globally for labor force with basic education?
- South Asia ranks 2nd and Saint Lucia ranks 3rd of 17 groups.
- 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).