4. Mauritania
Mauritania also ranks number 1 when it comes to patent applications/million. In other categories, the country fails to impress as well.
Quality of math and science education: 2.90
Rank based on quality of math and science education: 22
Tertiary education enrollment %: 5.1
Rank based on tertiary education enrollment: 14
Patent applications/million: 0
Rank based on patent applications: 1
Percent of individuals using internet: 6.2
Rank based on internet access: 19
Average ranking score: 14
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