Cayman Islands
Last updated June 1, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
Cayman Islands 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.
- Global percentile
- 65th
- Global rank
- Not ranked (microstate)
- Regional rank
- Not ranked (microstate)
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Country profile
Cayman Islands trails global peers in Innovation (29, 12th percentile). A coordinated reform effort is needed to strengthen education futures readiness.
Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination.
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.
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 65th percentile.
Scores range from Access & Parity (84.5) to Innovation (29.1), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: Latin America & Caribbean
Composite GEFRI Score