5 Countries with Education Problems

02. South Sudan

Education Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP: 1.6% (2016)

Female Enrollment Percentage: 8% (2015)

Literacy Rate: 35% (2018)

Average Ranking: 4.3

According to UNICEF data, around 70% of South Sudan’s children are out of school, most of whom are girls. In 2018, the country had a literacy rate of 35%. The ongoing conflict in the country worsens the situation even further while also hindering access to updated data on the situation of education.