Israel
Last updated February 1, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Progressing readiness
Israel shows progressing readiness (91st 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
- 91st
- Global rank
- #17
- Regional rank
- #1
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Country profile
Israel ranks among the world’s most future-ready systems. Every GEFRI dimension performs well above global norms, with notable strengths in Innovation (83, 99th percentile). This profile reflects sustained investment in innovation, equitable access, and system-wide capability.
Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation.
Robust R&D investment supports a dynamic ecosystem for innovation and knowledge production. Policy and regulatory teams coordinate effectively, keeping reforms aligned and providing the stability needed for long-term educational planning. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Israel leads most clearly in Innovation, sitting well above the peer average.
Note: Most indicators rely on observed data, offering a dependable evidence base for decisions.
Key insights
- Ranks in the 91st percentile worldwide, placing the system among high performers.
- Places 17th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 1st within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (88.5) to Human Capital (57.1), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Innovation.
Regional peers: Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Composite GEFRI score
| Global rank | Regional rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | Israel | 74.24 |
| 32 | 2 | United Arab Emirates | 70.10 |
| 39 | 3 | Malta | 64.34 |
| 41 | 4 | Saudi Arabia | 63.68 |
| 56 | 5 | Qatar | 59.67 |
| 62 | 6 | Kuwait | 57.82 |
| 64 | 7 | Bahrain | 57.41 |
| 65 | 8 | Jordan | 57.41 |
| 81 | 9 | Oman | 53.74 |
| 82 | 10 | Morocco | 53.24 |
| 86 | 11 | Tunisia | 52.02 |
| 87 | 12 | Algeria | 51.24 |
| 90 | 13 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 50.79 |
| 99 | 14 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 48.93 |
| 105 | 15 | West Bank and GazaFCS | 45.80 |
| 116 | 16 | LibyaFCS | 38.62 |
| 118 | 17 | IraqFCS | 38.08 |
| 125 | 18 | Djibouti | 35.55 |
| 126 | 19 | LebanonFCS | 35.37 |
| 139 | 20 | Pakistan | 29.77 |
| 149 | 21 | Syrian Arab RepublicFCS | 26.62 |
| 163 | 22 | Yemen, Rep.FCS | 22.34 |
| 173 | 23 | AfghanistanFCS | 16.59 |