Estonia
Last updated August 4, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Infrastructure and Access & Parity are clear system strengths
Estonia shows advanced readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (91st percentile worldwide). Most dimensions perform above global norms, and the system has clear capacity to scale future-oriented initiatives.
- Global percentile
- 91st
- Global rank
- #17
- Regional rank
- #10
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Country profile
Estonia ranks among the stronger performers in GEFRI, but still falls short of the target-readiness threshold. Its strongest results are in Infrastructure (95, 98th percentile), GEFRI Composite (85, 91st percentile) and Governance (83, 92nd percentile). All reported dimension scores sit above global norms.
Dimension scores cluster tightly, showing the system operates with balanced readiness. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation.
A large research workforce accelerates experimentation, technology adoption, and applied innovation. Policy and regulatory teams coordinate effectively, keeping reforms aligned and providing the stability needed for long-term educational planning. Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.
Regionally, Estonia leads most clearly in Governance, sitting well above the peer average.
Most indicators are observed rather than imputed, so estimation uncertainty is limited.
Key insights
Ranks in the 91st percentile worldwide, placing the system among high performers.
Places 17th worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 10th within Europe & Central Asia.
Scores range from Infrastructure (95.4) to Innovation (72.2), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score