Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone faces substantial readiness constraints across core dimensions. Its weakest results are in Governance (33, 28th percentile), Innovation (28, 10th percentile), Human Capital (25, 9th percentile), GEFRI Composite (24, 11th percentile) and Infrastructure (23, 8th percentile). These gaps continue to weigh on overall readiness.

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