Dominican Republic
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
Dominican Republic demonstrates early-stage readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (51st percentile worldwide). Investments are generating initial gains, yet substantial gaps persist in several dimensions. Higher scores indicate a system that is better prepared to anticipate and shape the future of learning.
- Global percentile
- 51st
- Global rank
- #89
- Regional rank
- #11
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Country profile
Dominican Republic trails global peers in Innovation (34, 27th percentile). A coordinated reform effort is needed to strengthen education futures readiness.
Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation.
Sparse R&D investment and a small research workforce slow experimentation and delay new ideas from reaching learners. Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.
Regionally, Dominican Republic leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.
Note: Most indicators rely on observed data, offering a dependable evidence base for decisions.
Key insights
- Places 89th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 11th within Latin America & Caribbean.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (61.9) to Innovation (34.2), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: Latin America & Caribbean
Composite GEFRI Score