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Education & Knowledge

109th

of 198 countries placed

Placed from 3 of 4 key statistics

01The evidence

The 4 key statistics that decide it

Only these place Seychelles on education & knowledge — one vote each. Every value is the publisher’s own, read at the edition the Country Index 2026 used — or, for a survey-based key, each country’s latest reading; the grey ticks are every other country it was compared with, lowest on the left.

Why these keys
  1. Key 1 of 4

    Out-of-School Rate, Primary

    UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)

    Why it is a key

    Latest reading per country, 2014–2024 · Seychelles’s is from 2024 · CC BY-SA 4.0

    6.805

    Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)

    Lower is better

    Seychelles: 6.805. Across the 192 countries at their latest reading, values run from 0.004 (United Arab Emirates) to 65.6 (Equatorial Guinea); the world median is 3.691.

    World median
    3.691
    Best in Eastern Africa
    0.785 Mauritius
  2. Key 2 of 4

    Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary

    UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)

    Why it is a key

    Latest reading per country, 2014–2024 · Seychelles’s is from 2024 · CC BY-SA 4.0

    86.08

    Children one year before primary entry age in organised learning (%)

    Higher is better

    Seychelles: 86.08. Across the 187 countries at their latest reading, values run from 3.411 (Yemen) to 100 (United Arab Emirates); the world median is 85.9.

    World median
    85.9
    Best in Eastern Africa
    92.12 Kenya
  3. Key 3 of 4

    Upper Secondary Completion Rate

    UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)

    Why it is a key

    2025 edition · data for 2025 · CC BY-SA 4.0

    No reading

    Upper secondary completion rate (%)

    Higher is better

    UIS publishes no 2025 figure for Seychelles, so the standing rests on the other keys.

    Across the 164 countries in this edition, values run from 2.13 (South Sudan) to 99.27 (South Korea); the world median is 64.87.

    World median
    64.87
    Best in Eastern Africa
    55.96 Mauritius
  4. Key 4 of 4

    Government Spending on Education

    UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS)

    Why it is a key

    2023 edition · data for 2023 · CC BY-SA 4.0

    4.454

    Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)

    Higher is better

    Seychelles: 4.454. Across the 123 countries in this edition, values run from 0 (Somalia) to 16.39 (Kiribati); the world median is 3.709.

    World median
    3.709
    Best in Eastern Africa
    4.92 Rwanda

03In context

Seychelles beside its neighbours

A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place among all 198 countries on education & knowledge, never a place within the region.

Eastern Africa
1st198thNot placed · 26 countries with too few key statisticsNo data

The whole world on education & knowledge

Seychelles and Eastern Africa

Seychelles has no land border, so the table compares it with its sub-region. Standing among all 198; the key columns are the publishers’ own values.

CountryStandingOut-of-School Rate, PrimaryOut-of-school rate, primary age (%)Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before PrimaryChildren one year before primary entry age in organised learning (%)Upper Secondary Completion RateUpper secondary completion rate (%)Government Spending on EducationGovernment expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Mauritius=61st0.78592.155.964.575
Rwanda100th0.9780.3522.714.92
Seychelles109th6.80586.08—4.454
Kenya137th32.992.1241.643.962
Mozambique139th1—8.65—
Malawi141st2.089—18.13—
Zambia=144th3.51546.6128.034.074
Madagascar158th3.40165.914.613.048
Tanzania169th16.3767.978.673.259
Ethiopia178th22.4662.5915.452.927
Comoros180th20.6540.6935.92.341
Zimbabwe=190th10.5256.58.150.385
Burundi193rd20.6243.9510.2—
Eritrea194th40.3837.79——
Somalia197th——8.790
South Sudan198th64.739.4522.13—
Djiboutinot placed——35.12—
Somalilandnot placed————
Ugandanot placed——17.77—

“—”: no published reading in that edition. What a standing is

04Context, no vote

Where Seychelles is ahead of the world, and behind

27 more statistics filed under education & knowledge, published in full and deliberately given no vote in the standing. Select a row for the publisher, the rank and the links.

Every country

Ahead of the world median13

Statistics on which Seychelles does better than the middle country measured.

  • Academic Freedom IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · world median 0.6190.931▲ Improved since 2015

    Seychelles: 0.931 · world median 0.619 · Academic freedom index (0–1). V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg, 2025 edition, data for 2025.

    Published values in that edition run from 0.019 to 0.978; higher is better.

    Position 7th of 176 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2025 dataset

  • Expected Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · world median 13.3418.22▲ Improved since 2013

    Seychelles: 18.22 · world median 13.34 · Expected years of schooling. UNDP Human Development Report Office, 2023 edition, data for 2023.

    Published values in that edition run from 5.635 to 21.69; higher is better.

    Position 16th of 195 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2023 dataset

  • Primary Schools with Internet for TeachingUIS · 2024 · world median 98.66100▲ Improved since 2016

    Seychelles: 100 · world median 98.66 · Primary schools with internet access for teaching (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 0 to 100; higher is better.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Learning-Adjusted Years of SchoolWorld Bank Group · 2020 · world median 7.9419.701▲ Improved since 2010

    Seychelles: 9.701 · world median 7.941 · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14). World Bank Group, 2020 edition, data for 2020.

    Published values in that edition run from 2.207 to 12.81; higher is better.

    Position 45th of 172 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2020 dataset

  • Pupils per Qualified Teacher, PrimaryUIS · 2024 · world median 20.6714.96▲ Improved since 2014

    Seychelles: 14.96 · world median 20.67 · Primary pupils per qualified teacher (headcount basis). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 8.244 to 284.7; lower is better.

    Position 68th of 92 · derived, 1st = worst.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Harmonized Test ScoresWorld Bank Group · 2020 · world median 414.32463.38▲ Improved since 2010

    Seychelles: 463.38 · world median 414.32 · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment). World Bank Group, 2020 edition, data for 2020.

    Published values in that edition run from 304.92 to 575.27; higher is better.

    Position 47th of 172 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2020 dataset

  • Mean Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · world median 9.93311.2▼ Worsened since 2013

    Seychelles: 11.2 · world median 9.933 · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+). UNDP Human Development Report Office, 2023 edition, data for 2023.

    Published values in that edition run from 1.412 to 14.3; higher is better.

    Position 64th of 193 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2023 dataset

  • Minimum Proficiency in Reading, End of PrimaryUIS · 2023 · world median 60.0879.9No earlier reading

    Seychelles: 79.9 · world median 60.08 · Pupils at the end of primary reaching minimum proficiency in reading (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2023 edition, data for 2023.

    Published values in that edition run from 2 to 98.78; higher is better.

    Chart and every countryThe 2023 dataset

  • Youth Literacy RateUIS · 2024 · world median 98.2298.97No earlier reading

    Seychelles: 98.97 · world median 98.22 · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 36.7 to 100; higher is better.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Out-of-School Rate, Lower Secondary AgeUIS · 2024 · world median 6.3433.915▼ Worsened since 2022

    Seychelles: 3.915 · world median 6.343 · Out-of-school rate, lower secondary age (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 0.011 to 79.71; lower is better.

    Position 69th of 116 · derived, 1st = worst.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Pre-Primary Net Enrolment RateUIS · 2024 · world median 65.9372.95▼ Worsened since 2014

    Seychelles: 72.95 · world median 65.93 · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 1.779 to 99.85; higher is better.

    Position 50th of 120 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Minimum Proficiency in Mathematics, End of PrimaryUIS · 2023 · world median 43.852.4No earlier reading

    Seychelles: 52.4 · world median 43.8 · Pupils at the end of primary reaching minimum proficiency in mathematics (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2023 edition, data for 2023.

    Published values in that edition run from 1.8 to 93.42; higher is better.

    Chart and every countryThe 2023 dataset

  • Gender Parity Index, Tertiary EnrolmentUIS · 2024 · world median 1.2441.511▲ Improved since 2014

    Seychelles: 1.511 · world median 1.244 · Adjusted gender parity index, tertiary gross enrolment (1 = parity). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 0.74 to 1.83; higher is better.

    Position 88th of 95 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

Behind the world median8

Statistics on which Seychelles does worse than the middle country measured.

  • Adult Literacy RateUIS · 2024 · world median 93.9993.95No earlier reading

    Seychelles: 93.95 · world median 93.99 · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 26.83 to 100; higher is better.

    Position 87th of 172 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Qualified Teachers in Primary EducationUIS · 2024 · world median 93.6689.72▲ Improved since 2014

    Seychelles: 89.72 · world median 93.66 · Primary teachers with the minimum qualifications their country requires (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 0 to 100; higher is better.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Researchers per Million InhabitantsUIS · 2024 · world median 701.95146.54No earlier reading

    Seychelles: 146.54 · world median 701.95 · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 1.446 to 18,130; higher is better.

    Position 104th of 145 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Bachelor's or Higher AttainmentUIS · 2023 · world median 19.869.525No earlier reading

    Seychelles: 9.525 · world median 19.86 · Adults 25+ who completed a bachelor's degree or higher (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2023 edition, data for 2023.

    Published values in that edition run from 1.135 to 52.72; higher is better.

    Position 65th of 90 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2023 dataset

  • School Life ExpectancyUIS · 2024 · world median 14.5912.81▼ Worsened since 2014

    Seychelles: 12.81 · world median 14.59 · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 7.478 to 21.01; higher is better.

    Position 64th of 77 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Tertiary Enrolment RatioUIS · 2024 · world median 52.7714.53▲ Improved since 2014

    Seychelles: 14.53 · world median 52.77 · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 2.566 to 141.86; higher is better.

    Position 81st of 95 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Secondary School EnrolmentUIS · 2024 · world median 93.1970.82▼ Worsened since 2014

    Seychelles: 70.82 · world median 93.19 · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 19.87 to 158.55; higher is better.

    Position 93rd of 109 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Inbound Mobility Rate, TertiaryUIS · 2024 · world median 5.4940No real change since 2014

    Seychelles: 0 · world median 5.494 · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 0 to 87.12; higher is better.

    Position 75th of 75 · derived.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

Level with the median, or no median to compare1

  • Primary Schools with ElectricityUIS · 2024 · world median 100100No real change since 2016

    Seychelles: 100 · world median 100 · Primary schools with access to electricity (%). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 1.246 to 100; higher is better.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

No better end5

These describe the shape of a country — more is not better or worse, only different — so they are never ahead or behind.

  • Outbound Mobility Ratio, TertiaryUIS · 2023 · world median 5.27971.4Moved since 2013

    Seychelles: 71.4 · world median 5.279 · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2023 edition, data for 2023.

    Published values in that edition run from 0.333 to 1,724.

    Chart and every countryThe 2023 dataset

  • Female Share of STEM GraduatesUIS · 2023 · world median 35.337.6Moved since 2015

    Seychelles: 37.6 · world median 35.3 · STEM graduates who are women (%; 50 = parity). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2023 edition, data for 2023.

    Published values in that edition run from 8.333 to 55.96.

    Chart and every countryThe 2023 dataset

  • Share of Graduates from ICT ProgrammesUIS · 2023 · world median 5.6015.87Moved since 2015

    Seychelles: 5.87 · world median 5.601 · Tertiary graduates from ICT programmes (% of all graduates). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2023 edition, data for 2023.

    Published values in that edition run from 0 to 17.19.

    Chart and every countryThe 2023 dataset

  • Female Share of ResearchersUIS · 2024 · world median 38.1734.9No earlier reading

    Seychelles: 34.9 · world median 38.17 · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity). UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), 2024 edition, data for 2024.

    Published values in that edition run from 0 to 76.54.

    Chart and every countryThe 2024 dataset

  • Scholarly ArticlesOurResearch · 2025 · world median 2,24063No real change since 2022

    Seychelles: 63 · world median 2,240 · Articles with at least one author at an institution in the country (full counting). OpenAlex (OurResearch), 2025 edition, data for 2025.

    Published values in that edition run from 1 to 1,094,890.

    Chart and every countryThe 2025 dataset

“Position · derived” is this site’s ordering of the published values, 1st = best unless the row says otherwise; the publisher ranks no country on it. Rank, position and standing

06The top of the list

Who leads on education & knowledge

The three countries placed highest of 198, and the leaders Seychelles can most readily be measured against.

All 198 countries
  1. 1

    United Arab Emirates

    Western Asia

    1st of 198 · 2 of 4 keys

    Photo: Unknown author · CC BY-SA 3.0, greyscale

  2. 2

    Greece

    Southern Europe

    2nd of 198 · 3 of 4 keys

    Photo: User:Ggia derivative work: Jjtkk · CC BY-SA 3.0, greyscale

  3. 3

    Poland

    Eastern Europe

    3rd of 198 · 3 of 4 keys

    Photo: Ralf Lotys (Sicherlich) · CC BY 3.0, greyscale

Placed highest nearby

  1. Highest placed on all 4 keys

    Moldova7th4/4 keys
  2. Highest in Africa

    Tunisia=48th3/4 keys
  3. Highest in Eastern Africa

    Mauritius=61st4/4 keys
  4. This page

    Seychelles109th3/4 keys

Positions out of 198 placed on the topic. A country needs readings on enough keys to be placed, and the top of the list is often held on fewer of them.

07Questions

Seychelles on education & knowledge: questions answered

Every answer is built from the numbers on this page, so none can say something the page does not.

How does Seychelles rank on education & knowledge?

Seychelles is placed 109th of 198 countries on Education & Knowledge in the Country Index 2026, from 3 of its 4 key statistics (Out-of-School Rate, Primary, Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary and Government Spending on Education). The position is this site’s ordering of published statistics, not a rank any publisher printed.

What is the latest Out-of-School Rate, Primary figure for Seychelles?

6.805 in 2024 (out-of-school rate, primary age (%)), according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). The world median in the same edition was 3.691.

What is the latest Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary figure for Seychelles?

86.08 in 2024 (children one year before primary entry age in organised learning (%)), according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). The world median in the same edition was 85.9.

How have Seychelles’s education & knowledge figures changed?

Out-of-School Rate, Primary rose from 0.617 in 2001 to 6.805 in 2024; Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary fell from 98.26 in 2000 to 86.08 in 2024; Government Spending on Education fell from 4.881 in 2002 to 4.454 in 2023.

Which education & knowledge statistics are missing for Seychelles?

No current reading is published for Seychelles on Government Funding per Primary Student, Intergenerational Persistence in Education, Learning Poverty, Lower Secondary Completion Rate, Minimum Proficiency in Mathematics, End of Lower Secondary, Minimum Proficiency in Reading, End of Lower Secondary, Nobel Prize Laureates by Country of Birth, PISA Mathematics Performance, PISA Reading Performance, PISA Science Performance, Primary Completion Rate, Research and Development Spending, Trust in Scientists, Upper Secondary Attainment, Upper Secondary Completion Rate and Wealth Parity Index, Lower Secondary Completion. They are listed rather than hidden, so the evidence on the page can be checked against it.

08Method

Method, sources and how to cite

What this topic does not measure

How much children actually learn is only partly covered. International test scores exist for a limited group of countries, and they are published here as context rather than used as a key, because a key must describe most of the world. Universities, research, and youth and adult literacy also appear as context.

About education & knowledge, in full

How the Education & Knowledge standing is decided

A standing is this site’s ordering, named with its edition — never a publisher’s rank. 4 key statistics vote, one vote each; every country’s published value becomes a place within that key’s own field, the places are averaged, and the average is never published. A country needs 2 of the 4 keys to be placed.

The education & knowledge method, step by stepHow every standing on this site is built

The key statistics and their licences

The other 27 statistics on this page come from 5 publishers, each named beside its numbers, with every edition and licence on the datasets pages.

The standing itself is part of the Country Index 2026, published under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photographs

Seychelles’s banner and the countries placed highest, from their profiles: Wikimedia Commons, shown in greyscale, each used under the licence named.

Cite this page

Nations Inquiry (2026). Seychelles: Education & Knowledge — standing and statistics, Country Index 2026. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/seychelles/education

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