5 Countries with Education Problems

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 countries with education problems. If you would like to take a look at our detailed analysis of the economic impact of education, you can go to 25 Countries with Education Problems. 

05. Guinea-Bissau

Education Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP: 2.1% (2013)

Female Enrollment Percentage: 12% (2000)

Literacy Rate: 54% (2022)

Average Ranking: 12.3

UNICEF estimates that one-third of the children of school-going age do not have access to education. Only 7% of children aged 7-14 demonstrate the expected numeracy skills, whereas only 12% come up in reading. Frequent teacher strikes, early child marriages, extreme poverty, and lack of sanitation facilities are just some of the factors hindering the provision of adequate education.