Chile
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Progressing readiness
Chile shows progressing readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (81st 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
- 81st
- Global rank
- #35
- Regional rank
- #1
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Country profile
Chile shows strong future-readiness momentum, with clear strengths in School Access and Gender Parity (94, 94th percentile) and Human Capital (64, 92nd percentile).
All or most indicators are based on observed data, giving planners a dependable evidence base for decisions. 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.
Sparse R&D investment and a small research workforce slow experimentation and delay new ideas from reaching learners. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Chile leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.
Areas with room to grow: Innovation (48, 62nd percentile). These dimensions sit close to global norms and could accelerate quickly with targeted investment.
Key insights
- Sits above the global median at the 81st percentile.
- Places 35th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 1st within Latin America & Caribbean.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (93.6) to Innovation (48.1), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: Latin America & Caribbean
Composite GEFRI Score