India
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
India 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
- #88
- Regional rank
- #2
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Country profile
India performs close to the global average across all GEFRI dimensions. Progress is evident, yet stronger ambition is needed to reach futures readiness among global peers.
All or most indicators are based on observed data, giving planners a dependable evidence base for decisions. Dimension scores cluster tightly, showing the system operates with balanced readiness. Literacy or tertiary enrollment gaps thin the talent pipeline and limit the country’s capacity to develop future-ready skills.
Sparse R&D investment and a small research workforce slow experimentation and delay new ideas from reaching learners. Regulatory quality falls short of global standards, signalling structural hurdles in policy execution. Gender parity leans toward boys in secondary pathways, signalling persistent barriers for girls.
Human Capital presents a near-term leapfrog opportunity: performance is just below the global average, backed by enough observed data to support forward planning. Regionally, India leads most clearly in Innovation, sitting well above the peer average.
Key insights
- Places 88th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 2nd within South Asia.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (58.0) to Human Capital (41.4), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Innovation.
Regional peers: South Asia
Composite GEFRI Score
| Global rank | Regional rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 | 1 | Nepal | 52.00 |
| 88 | 2 | India | 51.60 |
| 95 | 3 | Sri Lanka | 49.65 |
| 97 | 4 | Maldives | 49.34 |
| 115 | 5 | Bhutan | 38.74 |
| 118 | 6 | Bangladesh | 37.68 |
| 137 | 7 | Pakistan | 31.60 |
| 173 | 8 | AfghanistanFCS | 17.88 |