Belarus
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
Belarus demonstrates early-stage readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (65th 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
- 65th
- Global rank
- #64
- Regional rank
- #41
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Country profile
Belarus trails global peers in Governance (24, 14th percentile). A coordinated reform effort is needed to strengthen education futures readiness.
All or most indicators are based on observed data, giving planners a dependable evidence base for decisions. Wide gaps between dimensions reveal structural weaknesses that slow coordinated progress. 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. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Governance lags peers the most, signalling where investment could have the highest impact.
Key insights
- Sits above the global median at the 65th percentile.
- Places 64th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 41st within Europe & Central Asia.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (86.5) to Governance (23.8), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Trails regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score