Namibia

Namibia faces substantial readiness constraints across core dimensions. Its weakest results are in Infrastructure (44, 27th percentile) and Innovation (37, 29th percentile). These gaps continue to weigh on overall readiness.

Dimension scores cluster tightly, showing the system operates with balanced readiness. 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.

GEFRI Composite 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.