Thailand vs Vietnam: Labor force with basic education

Thailand
70.0%
in 2024
Vietnam
70.9%
in 2024
Thailand rank
12th
Vietnam rank
10th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Thailand
  • Vietnam
020406080200020122024

How they compare

Vietnam currently reports 70.9% against 70.0% in Thailand, a difference of 0.9%.

Across all 15 years both countries report, Vietnam has been ahead every year.

Thailand ranks 12th and Vietnam ranks 10th of 124 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Thailand Vietnam Difference Ahead
2010s 71.1% 78.7% 7.6% Vietnam
2020s 69.7% 72.4% 2.7% Vietnam

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Thailand or Vietnam?
Vietnam, at 70.9% against 70.0% in Thailand as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Thailand and Vietnam?
0.9%, with Vietnam ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Thailand and Vietnam?
15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Thailand and Vietnam rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Thailand ranks 12th and Vietnam ranks 10th 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).