Italy
Last updated October 1, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Access & Parity and Infrastructure are the strongest areas
Italy shows advanced readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (82nd percentile worldwide). Most dimensions perform above global norms, and the system has clear capacity to scale future-oriented initiatives.
- Global percentile
- 82nd
- Global rank
- #32
- Regional rank
- #23
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Country profile
Italy ranks among the stronger performers in GEFRI, but still falls short of the target-readiness threshold. The profile remains uneven across dimensions, with some scores close to global norms and others acting as constraints.
Uneven scores across dimensions show where readiness conditions are less aligned. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation. Strong tertiary enrollment expands future talent pipelines and strengthens national innovation potential.
A large research workforce accelerates experimentation, technology adoption, and applied innovation. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Italy leads most clearly in Innovation, sitting well above the peer average.
Key insights
Sits above the global median at the 82nd percentile.
Places 32nd worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 23rd within Europe & Central Asia.
Scores range from Access & Parity (93.8) to Governance (68.2), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Innovation.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score