Hungary
Last updated October 1, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Access & Parity is strong, but Governance lags
Hungary shows advanced readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (79th percentile worldwide). Most dimensions perform above global norms, and the system has clear capacity to scale future-oriented initiatives.
- Global percentile
- 79th
- Global rank
- #39
- Regional rank
- #27
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Country profile
Hungary ranks among the stronger performers in GEFRI, but still falls short of the target-readiness threshold. Most dimension scores sit close to global norms, without a single dimension standing far above the rest.
Uneven scores across dimensions show where readiness conditions are less aligned. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation.
A large research workforce accelerates experimentation, technology adoption, and applied innovation. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Governance lags peers the most, signalling where investment could have the highest impact.
Most indicators are observed rather than imputed, so estimation uncertainty is limited.
Key insights
Sits above the global median at the 79th percentile.
Places 39th worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 27th within Europe & Central Asia.
Scores range from Access & Parity (91.1) to Governance (54.1), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Trails regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score