Country profile

Denmark

Europe & Central AsiaHigh income5.98M inhabitants

Last updated April 1, 2026

Composite GEFRI Score

Advanced readiness

Denmark reaches an advanced readiness tier (100th percentile worldwide). Most dimensions perform above global norms, and the system has clear capacity to scale future-oriented initiatives. Higher scores indicate a system that is better prepared to anticipate and shape the future of learning.

80.65Composite score

Global percentile: 100th
Global rank: #1
Regional rank: #1
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Infrastructure

75.94

92nd percentileGlobal avg. 59.93

Human Capital

66.45

97th percentileGlobal avg. 47.03

Innovation

74.11

97th percentileGlobal avg. 42.53

Governance

95.06

100th percentileGlobal avg. 47.71

Access & Parity

91.71

97th percentileGlobal avg. 43.89

Country profile

Denmark ranks among the world’s most future-ready systems. Every GEFRI dimension performs well above global norms, with notable strengths in Governance (95, 100th percentile), School Access and Gender Parity (92, 97th percentile), Infrastructure (76, 92nd percentile), Innovation (74, 97th percentile), and Human Capital (66, 97th percentile). This profile reflects sustained investment in innovation, equitable access, and system-wide capability.

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.

Strong R&D funding and a sizable research workforce keep the innovation pipeline active, moving new solutions into education. 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, Denmark leads most clearly in Governance, sitting well above the peer average.

Note: Several indicators use imputed values. Policymakers and planners should validate results further before committing to major initiatives.

Key insights

Ranks in the 100th percentile worldwide, placing the system among high performers.
Places 1st worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 1st within Europe & Central Asia.
Scores range from Governance (95.1) to Human Capital (66.5), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Governance.

Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia

Composite GEFRI score

Global rank	Regional rank	Country	Score
1	1	Denmark	80.65
5	2	Austria	75.95
6	3	Norway	75.54
7	4	Finland	75.51
8	5	Switzerland	75.24
9	6	Germany	75.12
10	7	United Kingdom	74.89
11	8	Sweden	74.71
12	9	France	74.55
15	10	Portugal	72.72
16	11	Estonia	72.11
17	12	Netherlands	71.64
18	13	Czechia	71.11
19	14	Iceland	70.99
20	15	Belgium	70.89
21	16	Poland	70.70
22	17	Lithuania	70.65
23	18	Slovenia	70.57
27	19	Spain	70.17
28	20	Ireland	70.12
29	21	Luxembourg	69.43
30	22	Italy	69.35
31	23	Greece	69.25
35	24	Latvia	68.04
36	25	Cyprus	67.99
—	—	LiechtensteinMicrostate	67.36
37	26	Hungary	65.67
38	27	Croatia	65.56
—	—	GibraltarMicrostate	64.07
—	—	San MarinoMicrostate	63.76
42	28	Bulgaria	62.81
43	29	Moldova	62.80
—	—	MonacoMicrostate	62.60
44	30	Serbia	62.22
46	31	Russian Federation	61.73
47	32	Slovak Republic	61.70
50	33	Turkiye	60.91
51	34	Montenegro	60.80
52	35	Kazakhstan	60.66
53	36	Armenia	60.51
—	—	Channel IslandsMicrostate	60.36
—	—	Isle of ManMicrostate	60.36
—	—	Faroe IslandsMicrostate	60.33
55	37	Albania	59.95
—	—	AndorraMicrostate	59.64
58	38	Georgia	58.46
62	39	Uzbekistan	57.72
63	40	Belarus	57.44
—	—	GreenlandMicrostate	56.89
69	41	Kyrgyz Republic	56.42
74	42	Romania	55.12
77	43	North Macedonia	54.09
84	44	Bosnia and Herzegovina	51.59
85	45	Kosovo	51.46
90	46	UkraineFCS	50.96
98	47	Azerbaijan	48.88
108	48	Turkmenistan	41.46
109	49	Tajikistan	41.41