Canada
Last updated July 15, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Governance is strongest, while Human Capital remains a constraint
Canada shows progressing readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (89th percentile worldwide). Reforms are translating into broader capability, though uneven performance continues to slow system-wide alignment.
- Global percentile
- 89th
- Global rank
- #21
- Regional rank
- #2
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Country profile
Canada shows progressing readiness, with important strengths but continued gaps across the system. Its strongest results are in Governance (85, 93rd percentile) and Innovation (67, 90th percentile). All reported dimension scores sit above global norms.
Uneven scores across dimensions show where readiness conditions are less aligned. 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.
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 21st worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 2nd within North America.
Scores range from Governance (85.0) 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 | 75.10 |
| 21 | 2 | Canada | 72.40 |
| — | — | BermudaMicrostate | 52.00 |