The series for some countries do not span this entire range. All of the above sources cover many other countries besides the ones in this dataset, so you may be able to extend country coverage by going back to the original sources. If you use these data, please cite the original sources above as well as James Harrigan. Most of the work was done by the authors of the original sources. You are also strongly urged to carefuly study the original documentation so that you understand data definitions, construction, and cautions.
Detailed definitions follow.
A large portion of this data is constructed by interpolating between non-missing observations or extrapolating back or forward, so it should be used cautiously if at all. The raw data come from Table 2B of various issues of the ILO Year Book of Labour Statistics. Population in 1000's. 5. The following three variables use the educational attainment data from Barro-Lee. Most years are interpolated, so use with caution if at all.