Argentina

Argentina shows strong future-readiness momentum, with clear strengths in Human Capital (65, 93rd percentile).

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.

R&D investment remains modest, affecting long-term innovation potential. Policy execution and regulatory capacity remain weak, leaving reforms fragmented and hard to sustain. Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.

Governance presents a near-term leapfrog opportunity: performance is just below the global average, backed by enough observed data to support forward planning. Regionally, Argentina leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.

Areas with room to grow: Infrastructure (67, 69th percentile) and Governance (47, 54th percentile). These dimensions sit close to global norms and could accelerate quickly with targeted investment.