Education is the cornerstone of progress and development, shaping the future of nations and their citizens.
In Africa, several countries have made remarkable strides in enhancing their education systems. These nations not only prioritize educational access but also invest in quality, innovation, and inclusivity, setting benchmarks for others to follow.
In this article, we delve into the top 10 African countries that are leading the way with their exceptional education systems, per rankings from Bscholarly
1. Seychelles
Seychelles, an island nation in East Africa with a population of 98,347, is the first African country to fully achieve UNESCO’s “Education for All” goal. Its education system ranks 43rd globally, the highest in Africa, surpassing Ukraine, Hungary, Russia, and the UAE, with 69.3 points.
2. Tunisia
Tunisia’s education system ranks 71st globally with a 61.4-point excellence rate. The country allocates 20% of its national budget to education, ranking 49th in school life expectancy and 51st in primary education pupil-to-teacher ratio.
3. Mauritius
Mauritius ranks 3rd in Africa with 61 points and 74th globally in education. Schooling is compulsory up to age 16. It is also 47th worldwide in vocational training due to its high-quality programs.
4. South Africa
South Africa has a literacy rate of 94% and ranks 4th in Africa in educational development with 58.4 points. Globally, it holds the 84th position.
5. Algeria
Algeria has the second-best education system in North Africa and ranks 5th in Africa with 57.4 points. The country’s literacy rate is 75%.
6. Botswana
Botswana ranks 6th in Africa with 56.7 points and 92nd globally in education. It has a population of 2.3 million and a literacy rate of 88%.
7. Kenya
Kenya is 7th in Africa with 55.4 points and 95th globally in education. The country has a literacy rate of 78.7% and invests 17.58% of its budget in education.
8. Cape Verde
Cape Verde ranks 8th in Africa with 53.3 points and 98th globally in education.
9. Egypt
Egypt ranks 9th in Africa with 52.8 points and 99th globally in education, with a literacy rate of 71%.
10. Namibia
Namibia, with a population of 2.34 million, ranks 10th in Africa and 100th globally in education, with a score of 52.7 points.
