Croatia
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Progressing readiness
Croatia shows progressing readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (79th percentile worldwide). Reforms are translating into broader capability, though uneven performance continues to slow system-wide alignment. Higher scores indicate a system that is better prepared to anticipate and shape the future of learning.
- Global percentile
- 79th
- Global rank
- #38
- Regional rank
- #27
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Country profile
Croatia shows a mixed readiness profile. Several dimensions are near global norms, but none set the pace. Future-ready transformation will require steady improvement across the board.
Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination. Strong tertiary enrollment expands future talent pipelines and strengthens national innovation potential.
Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.
Regionally, Croatia 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
- Sits above the global median at the 79th percentile.
- Places 38th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 27th within Europe & Central Asia.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (83.3) to Innovation (58.6), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score