Congo, Rep.
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Critically unprepared
Congo, Rep. shows critically low readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (15th percentile worldwide). Core capabilities are weak across most dimensions, and essential systems face significant constraints. Higher scores indicate a system that is better prepared to anticipate and shape the future of learning.
- Global percentile
- 15th
- Global rank
- #153
- Regional rank
- #25
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Country profile
Congo, Rep. trails global peers in Infrastructure (33, 16th percentile), Human Capital (31, 18th percentile), GEFRI Composite (26, 15th percentile), Governance (22, 11th percentile), and School Access and Gender Parity (5, 12th percentile). A coordinated reform effort is needed to strengthen education futures readiness.
Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination. Limited electricity or internet coverage still constrains classrooms, preventing large-scale digital instruction. Literacy or tertiary enrollment gaps thin the talent pipeline and limit the country’s capacity to develop future-ready skills.
Sparse R&D investment and a small research workforce slow experimentation and delay new ideas from reaching learners. Policy execution and regulatory capacity remain weak, leaving reforms fragmented and hard to sustain. Gender parity leans toward boys in secondary pathways, signalling persistent barriers for girls.
Innovation presents a near-term leapfrog opportunity: performance is just below the global average, backed by enough observed data to support forward planning. Regionally, Governance lags peers the most, signalling where investment could have the highest impact.
Note: Several indicators use imputed values. Policymakers and planners should validate results further before committing to major initiatives.
Key insights
- Falls below many peers at the 15th percentile.
- Places 153rd worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 25th within Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Scores range from Innovation (37.5) to Access & Parity (5.0), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Trails regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Sub-Saharan Africa
Composite GEFRI Score