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2024
global knowledge index
Brunei Darussalam
KEY INDICATORS
- GDP (US$ billions):35.26
- Population:458,949
- HDI:0.823
54/141
Gki
Score
50.1
World
Average
47.8
Country Performance Summary
Brunei Darussalam is a strong performer in terms of its knowledge infrastructure. It ranks 54th out of 141 countries in the Global Knowledge Index 2024 and 50th out of the 59 countries with very high human development.
Areas of Strength
- Tertiary graduates from ICT programmes (%)
- Tax and contribution rate (% profit)
- Internet activities by individuals (%)
- Industry and services value added (% GDP)
- Peace and stability
Areas of Improvement
- Ratio of medium-skill TVET occupations earnings to average wage
- GERD financed by business enterprises (%)
- Intellectual property receipts (% total trade)
- Extent of corporate transparency
- Renewable energy consumption (%)
SECTORAL INDICES
Rank
Value
Pre-University
Education
71
67.63
Technical and Vocational
Education and Training
49
54.13
Higher
Education
54
49.77
Research, Development
and Innovation
111
22.89
Information and
Communications Technology
35
61.99
Economy
72
51.23
Enabling
Environment
37
65.86
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GKI Pillars
