Spain
Last updated August 4, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Access & Parity and Infrastructure are clear system strengths
Spain shows advanced readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (85th percentile worldwide). Most dimensions perform above global norms, and the system has clear capacity to scale future-oriented initiatives.
- Global percentile
- 85th
- Global rank
- #28
- Regional rank
- #19
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Country profile
Spain ranks among the stronger performers in GEFRI, but still falls short of the target-readiness threshold. Its strongest results are in Human Capital (89, 95th 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, offering stability for long-term planning. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Spain leads most clearly in Human Capital, sitting well above the peer average.
Key insights
Sits above the global median at the 85th percentile.
Places 28th worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 19th within Europe & Central Asia.
Scores range from Access & Parity (92.3) to Governance (70.4), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Human Capital.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score