Canada
Last updated December 22, 2025
Composite GEFRI Score
Progressing readiness
Canada shows progressing readiness (89th percentile worldwide). Reforms are translating into broader capability, though uneven performance continues to slow system-wide alignment. Higher scores indicate a system that is better prepared to anticipate and shape the future of learning.
- Global percentile
- 89th
- Global rank
- #21
- Regional rank
- #2
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Country profile
Canada shows strong future-readiness momentum, with clear strengths in Governance (86, 94th percentile) and Innovation (66, 90th percentile).
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.
A large research workforce accelerates experimentation, technology adoption, and applied innovation. Policy and regulatory teams coordinate effectively, keeping reforms aligned and providing the stability needed for long-term educational planning. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Canada 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 (80, 68th percentile). These dimensions sit close to global norms and could accelerate quickly with targeted investment.
Note: Several indicators use imputed values. Policymakers and planners should validate results further before committing to major initiatives.
Key insights
- Sits above the global median at the 89th percentile.
- Places 21st worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 2nd within North America.
- Scores range from Governance (86.2) to Human Capital (59.8), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: North America
Composite GEFRI score
| Global rank | Regional rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | United States | 75.54 |
| 21 | 2 | Canada | 72.67 |
| — | — | BermudaMicrostate | 49.65 |