Bahrain

Bahrain shows progressing readiness, with important strengths but continued gaps across the system. Its strongest results are in Infrastructure (92, 92nd percentile).

Uneven scores across dimensions show where readiness conditions are less aligned. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation.

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.

Regionally, Bahrain leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.

Areas with room to grow: School Access and Gender Parity (87, 64th percentile), Human Capital (73, 54th percentile), Governance (52, 66th percentile) and Innovation (52, 60th percentile). These dimensions sit close to global norms and could accelerate quickly with targeted investment.