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There has been a sharp drop in aid to education in 2024, the steepest decline since the 1990s, with deeper cuts expected by 2027. Only 29% of education funding needs were met in 2024 humanitarian appeals.

2025 SDG 4 Scorecard: focus on out-of-school rates

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The SDG 4 Scorecard assesses the probability of countries achieving their national education targets. In total, 80% of countries have submitted benchmark values for at least one of eight SDG 4 benchmark indicators. 

The 2025 SDG 4 Scorecard focuses on the out?of?school rate showing that countries have collectively committed to reduce their out-of-school population by 165 million by 2030. However, it is projected that by 2025 countries will be off track by four percentage points among those of primary and lower secondary school age and by six percentage points among those of upper secondary school age. In total, this means that, already by 2025, countries will be off-track by 75 million relative to their national targets.

This Scorecard shows that the challenge they face is also larger than previously thought. The global out-of-school population is now estimated to have been 272 million in 2023, 21 million more than the last estimate, based on the UIS and GEM Report model results. 

The 2025 SDG 4 Scorecard for Africa tracks progress on national and continental education commitments, and is aligned with the monitoring framework of the Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25).? Through their benchmarks, countries have made a collective commitment to reduce the out-of-school population in Africa by 58 million by 2030. 

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Leadership in education

The 2024/5 GEM Report examines the requirements of good leadership in education and how they vary between countries and over time. 

Leadership is at the heart of quality education. There is a growing belief that educational leadership is the second most important factor, after teachers, explaining learning outcomes. Leaders at multiple levels matter, from those within the school, to those outside of the school such as middle managers, and including those outside of education systems in government, or those working on legislature and oversight. 

Download the full report, the summary versionexecutive summary, social media resources and visit the report page for more online resources.

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Meet the Spotlight children

All children are #Borntolearn. But so many never do. Visit our website which is dedicated to showcasing the education journeys of four school children in Africa, Godfred, Priscilla, Rougui and Pape. As part of the GEM Report Spotlight Series, this platform offers an exclusive glimpse into the lives of these young learners as they navigate their educational paths in diverse contexts.

Embark on a virtual journey as you explore the unique experiences, aspirations, and accomplishments of these remarkable children.

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Only a few countries spend more than 0.7% of their income on aid – and even fewer might do so in the future