Uruguay vs Venezuela: Labor force with basic education

Uruguay
62.4%
in 2024
Venezuela
63.1%
in 2017
Uruguay rank
29th
Venezuela rank
26th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Uruguay
  • Venezuela
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How they compare

Venezuela currently reports 63.1% against 62.4% in Uruguay, a difference of 0.7%.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Venezuela ahead.

Uruguay ranks 29th and Venezuela ranks 26th of 123 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Uruguay averaged higher in 1 and Venezuela in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Uruguay Venezuela Difference Ahead
2000s 61.6% 63.8% 2.1% Venezuela
2010s 64.1% 61.2% 2.9% Uruguay

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Uruguay or Venezuela?
Venezuela, at 63.1% against 62.4% in Uruguay as of 2017.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Uruguay and Venezuela?
0.7%, with Venezuela ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Uruguay and Venezuela?
10 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2017.
How do Uruguay and Venezuela rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Uruguay ranks 29th and Venezuela ranks 26th 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).