South Sudan
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Critically unprepared
South Sudan shows critically low readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (1st 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
- 1st
- Global rank
- #177
- Regional rank
- #46
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Country profile
South Sudan trails global peers in Human Capital (34, 22nd percentile), Innovation (32, 19th percentile), GEFRI Composite (15, 1st percentile), Infrastructure (7, 1st percentile), Governance (5, 1st percentile), and School Access and Gender Parity (0, 8th 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.
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 1st percentile.
- Places 177th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 46th within Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Scores range from Human Capital (33.5) to Access & Parity (0.0), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Trails regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Sub-Saharan Africa
Composite GEFRI Score