Switzerland vs Tunisia: Labor force with basic education

Switzerland
52.8%
in 2024
Tunisia
50.5%
in 2023
Switzerland rank
55th
Tunisia rank
58th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Switzerland
  • Tunisia
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 52.8% against 50.5% in Tunisia, a difference of 2.3%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Tunisia ahead.

Switzerland ranks 55th and Tunisia ranks 58th of 123 countries.

Tunisia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Switzerland Tunisia Difference Ahead
2000s 48.4% 55.2% 6.8% Tunisia
2010s 50.3% 52.6% 2.3% Tunisia
2020s 51.6% 58.4% 6.8% Tunisia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Switzerland or Tunisia?
Switzerland, at 52.8% against 50.5% in Tunisia as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Switzerland and Tunisia?
2.3%, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and Tunisia?
17 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
How do Switzerland and Tunisia rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Switzerland ranks 55th and Tunisia ranks 58th 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).