20 Dumbest Countries in Asia

18. Philippines

The country hasn’t really performed poorly in any department but its below average presence in each makes it stand on number 18 on our list.

Quality of math and science education: 4.1

Rank based on quality of math and science education: 79

Tertiary education enrollment %: 28.2

Rank based on tertiary education enrollment: 67

Patent applications/million: 0.32

Rank based on patent applications: 60

Percent of individuals using internet: 37

Rank based on internet access: 59

Average ranking score: 66.25

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