Canada
Last updated August 26, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Access & Parity and Governance are the strongest areas
Canada shows advanced readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (89th percentile worldwide). Most dimensions perform above global norms, and the system has clear capacity to scale future-oriented initiatives.
- Global percentile
- 89th
- Global rank
- #20
- Regional rank
- #2
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Country profile
Canada ranks among the stronger performers in GEFRI, but still falls short of the target-readiness threshold. Its strongest results are in Governance (85, 93rd percentile) and Innovation (76, 90th percentile).
Dimension scores cluster tightly, showing the system operates with balanced readiness. 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 Human Capital, sitting well above the peer average.
Areas with room to grow: Infrastructure (84, 64th percentile). These dimensions sit close to global norms and could accelerate quickly with targeted investment.
Some indicators are imputed, so the profile should be read with moderate caution.
Key insights
Sits above the global median at the 89th percentile.
Places 20th worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 2nd within North America.
Scores range from Access & Parity (94.2) to Innovation (75.5), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Human Capital.
Regional peers: North America
Composite GEFRI Score
| Global rank | Regional rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | United States | 85.29 |
| 20 | 2 | Canada | 84.67 |
| — | — | BermudaMicrostate | 66.78 |