Argentina
Last updated October 1, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Access & Parity is strong, but Governance lags
Argentina shows advanced readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (76th percentile worldwide). Most dimensions perform above global norms, and the system has clear capacity to scale future-oriented initiatives.
- Global percentile
- 76th
- Global rank
- #43
- Regional rank
- #3
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Country profile
Argentina ranks among the stronger performers in GEFRI, but still falls short of the target-readiness threshold. Its strongest results are in Human Capital (88, 93rd percentile).
Uneven scores across dimensions show where readiness conditions are less aligned. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation. Strong tertiary enrollment expands future talent pipelines and strengthens national innovation potential.
R&D investment remains modest, affecting long-term innovation potential. Regulatory quality falls short of global standards, signalling structural hurdles in policy execution. Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.
Regionally, Argentina leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.
Areas with room to grow: Innovation (56, 69th percentile) and Governance (52, 62nd percentile). These dimensions sit close to global norms and could accelerate quickly with targeted investment.
Key insights
Sits above the global median at the 76th percentile.
Places 43rd worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 3rd within Latin America & Caribbean.
Scores range from Access & Parity (94.2) to Governance (51.6), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: Latin America & Caribbean
Composite GEFRI Score