Botswana
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
Botswana demonstrates early-stage readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (56th percentile worldwide). Investments are generating initial gains, yet substantial gaps persist in several dimensions. Higher scores indicate a system that is better prepared to anticipate and shape the future of learning.
- Global percentile
- 56th
- Global rank
- #80
- Regional rank
- #3
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Country profile
Botswana performs close to the global average across all GEFRI dimensions. Progress is evident, yet stronger ambition is needed to reach futures readiness among global peers.
Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination. Limited electricity or internet coverage still constrains classrooms, preventing large-scale digital instruction. Limited tertiary enrollment narrows future talent pipelines and innovation capacity.
Sparse R&D investment and a small research workforce slow experimentation and delay new ideas from reaching learners. Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.
Infrastructure presents a near-term leapfrog opportunity: performance is just below the global average, backed by enough observed data to support forward planning. Regionally, Botswana leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.
Note: Several indicators use imputed values. Policymakers and planners should validate results further before committing to major initiatives.
Key insights
- Places 80th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 3rd within Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (67.2) to Innovation (42.6), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: Sub-Saharan Africa
Composite GEFRI Score