United Kingdom vs United States: Working-age population with vocational education or training
Working-age population with vocational education or training over time
- United Kingdom
- United States
How they compare
United States currently reports 11,663 against 11,500 in United Kingdom, a difference of 163.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 16 shared years of data; in 2006 it was United States ahead.
United Kingdom ranks 9th and United States ranks 8th of 73 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, United Kingdom averaged higher in 1 and United States in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,137 | 9,295 | 6,158 | United States |
| 2010s | 8,031 | 9,911 | 1,880 | United States |
| 2020s | 11,550 | 10,521 | 1,029 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher working-age population with vocational education or training, United Kingdom or United States?
- United States, at 11,663 against 11,500 in United Kingdom as of 2025.
- What is the difference in working-age population with vocational education or training between United Kingdom and United States?
- 163, with United States ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom and United States?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2021.
- How do United Kingdom and United States rank globally for working-age population with vocational education or training?
- United Kingdom ranks 9th and United States ranks 8th of 73 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Working-age population with vocational education or training (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
With the aim of promoting international comparability, statistics presented on ILOSTAT are based on standard international definitions wherever feasible and may differ from official national figures. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. For time series comparability, it includes countries that have implemented the 19th ICLS standards, for which data are also available in the Work Statistics -- 19th ICLS (WORK) database. Vocational education is education that prepares individuals to acquire specific skills for a particular trade or occupation. It focuses on practical applications of skills and knowledge needed for specific jobs or careers, often involving hands-on training, internships, or apprenticeships. For more information, refer to the Education and Mismatch Indicators (EMI) database description.