Top 10 countries with the best education system in Africa

The growth in education in African countries ensures that better academic requirements can be applied to grow literate nations. While many African countries are still in the developmental stage, some have shown significant progress in the education sector.

It has been said that education is the most powerful weapon that you can use to change the world. So, which African countries have the best education system? According to Bscholarly and ExamLabs, here are the top 10 African countries with the best education system.

A country’s rank takes into account the general level of skills of its workforce and the quality and quantity of its education. A crucial quality factor today is the ability to develop digital literacy, interpersonal skills, and the ability to think critically and creatively, even though the concept of education quality is constantly evolving.

1. Seychelles

Seychelles, an island country in East Africa with a population of 98,347 people, is the only African country to fully achieve UNESCO’s goal of “education for all”. It is also the only African educational system that is ranked among the top 50 in the world, ranking 43rd in overall, ahead of Ukraine, Hungary, Russia, and the United Arab Emirates. With 69.3 points, it is Africa’s best education system.

2. Tunisia

With a rate of excellence of 61.4 points, Tunisian education is ranked 71st among the best in the world. In primary education, this country ranks 49th for school life expectancy and 51st for pupil-to-teacher ratio, investing 20% of its national budget into education.

3. Mauritius

With 61 points in the educational system, this country is ranked third in Africa and 74th globally. As a result of its reputation for providing high-quality vocational training, Mauritius is ranked 47th in the world when it comes to vocational training. Schooling is compulsory until the age of 16.

4. South Africa

In terms of educational development, South Africa is ranked fourth in Africa with 58.4 points, and 84th in the world.

5. Algeria

With 57.4 points, Algeria has the second-best education system in North Africa, and its literacy rate is 75%.

6. Botswana

With a population of 2.3 million, Botswana has an 88% literacy rate. The country holds the 6th position in Africa with a score of 56.7 points. It is also ranked the 92nd best country in the Global education system.

7. Kenya

With a literacy rate of 78.7%, Kenya ranks 7th in Africa and 95th in the world. The Kenyan government invests 17.58% of its budget in education.

8. Cape-Verde

With 53.3 points in the global education system, Cape Verde ranks 98th.

9. Egypt

With 52.8 points, Egypt is ranked 9th in Africa and 99th in the world, with 71% literacy.

10. Namibia

In the global education system, Namibia is ranked 100th, and it ranks 10th in Africa, with a score of 52.7 points. The literacy rate in Namibia is 88.2%.