Uruguay vs Zambia: Labor force with basic education

Uruguay
62.4%
in 2024
Zambia
62.8%
in 2024
Uruguay rank
29th
Zambia rank
28th

Labor force with basic education over time

  • Uruguay
  • Zambia
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How they compare

Zambia currently reports 62.8% against 62.4% in Uruguay, a difference of 0.4%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Zambia ahead.

Uruguay ranks 29th and Zambia ranks 28th of 123 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Uruguay Zambia Difference Ahead
2010s 63.1% 63.6% 0.5% Zambia
2020s 61.4% 60.9% 0.5% Uruguay

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher labor force with basic education, Uruguay or Zambia?
Zambia, at 62.8% against 62.4% in Uruguay as of 2024.
What is the difference in labor force with basic education between Uruguay and Zambia?
0.4%, with Zambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Uruguay and Zambia?
7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
How do Uruguay and Zambia rank globally for labor force with basic education?
Uruguay ranks 29th and Zambia ranks 28th 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).