20 Dumbest Countries in Asia

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19. Sri Lanka

Despite having high literacy rate, Sri Lanka struggles when it comes to people opting for higher studies.

Quality of math and science education: 4.8

Rank based on quality of math and science education: 121

Tertiary education enrollment %: 17

Rank based on tertiary education enrollment: 46

Patent applications/million: 0.62

Rank based on patent applications: 70

Percent of individuals using internet: 22

Rank based on internet access: 49

Average ranking score: 71.5

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