Sri Lanka vs Türkiye: Labor force with basic education

Sri Lanka
48.9%
in 2023
Türkiye
47.8%
in 2024
Sri Lanka rank
64th
Türkiye rank
67th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Sri Lanka
  • Türkiye
0204060200020122024

How they compare

Sri Lanka currently reports 48.9% against 47.8% in Türkiye, a difference of 1.1%.

Across all 14 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.

Sri Lanka ranks 64th and Türkiye ranks 67th of 124 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Sri Lanka Türkiye Difference Ahead
2010s 53.3% 49.9% 3.5% Sri Lanka
2020s 50.3% 47.0% 3.3% Sri Lanka

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Sri Lanka or Türkiye?
Sri Lanka, at 48.9% against 47.8% in Türkiye as of 2023.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Sri Lanka and Türkiye?
1.1%, with Sri Lanka ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sri Lanka and Türkiye?
14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Sri Lanka and Türkiye rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Sri Lanka ranks 64th and Türkiye ranks 67th 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

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).