Namibia

Namibia remains in the emerging-readiness range, with progress visible but major gaps still limiting future readiness. Its weakest results are in Infrastructure (56, 24th percentile). These gaps continue to weigh on overall readiness.

Uneven scores across dimensions show where readiness conditions are less aligned. Electricity access remains uneven, limiting the baseline for digital expansion. 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. Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.

Innovation presents a near-term leapfrog opportunity: performance is just below the global average, backed by enough observed data to support forward planning. Regionally, Namibia leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.