Albania
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
Albania demonstrates early-stage readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (69th percentile worldwide). Investments are generating initial gains, yet substantial gaps persist in several dimensions. Higher scores indicate a system that is better prepared to anticipate and shape the future of learning.
- Global percentile
- 69th
- Global rank
- #57
- Regional rank
- #36
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Country profile
Albania performs close to the global average across all GEFRI dimensions. Progress is evident, yet stronger ambition is needed to reach futures readiness among global peers.
All or most indicators are based on observed data, giving planners a dependable evidence base for decisions. Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation. Strong tertiary enrollment expands future talent pipelines and strengthens national innovation potential.
Sparse R&D investment and a small research workforce slow experimentation and delay new ideas from reaching learners. Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.
Innovation presents a near-term leapfrog opportunity: performance is just below the global average, backed by enough observed data to support forward planning. Regionally, Innovation lags peers the most, signalling where investment could have the highest impact.
Key insights
- Sits above the global median at the 69th percentile.
- Places 57th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 36th within Europe & Central Asia.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (83.7) to Innovation (41.1), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Trails regional peers most clearly in Innovation.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score