Jordan
Last updated April 1, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
Jordan demonstrates early-stage readiness (67th 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
- 67th
- Global rank
- #60
- Regional rank
- #7
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Country profile
Jordan 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.
Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation. Limited tertiary enrollment narrows future talent pipelines and innovation capacity.
Sparse R&D investment and a small research workforce slow experimentation and delay new ideas from reaching learners. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Jordan leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.
Note: Several indicators use imputed values. Policymakers and planners should validate results further before committing to major initiatives.
Key insights
- Sits above the global median at the 67th percentile.
- Places 60th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 7th within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (79.7) to Innovation (44.3), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Composite GEFRI score
| Global rank | Regional rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | Israel | 73.92 |
| 26 | 2 | United Arab Emirates | 70.36 |
| 39 | 3 | Saudi Arabia | 65.52 |
| 40 | 4 | Malta | 64.28 |
| 57 | 5 | Kuwait | 59.77 |
| 59 | 6 | Qatar | 58.36 |
| 60 | 7 | Jordan | 58.06 |
| 64 | 8 | Bahrain | 57.37 |
| 76 | 9 | Oman | 54.61 |
| 78 | 10 | Morocco | 53.83 |
| 92 | 11 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 50.45 |
| 95 | 12 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 49.67 |
| 97 | 13 | Tunisia | 49.07 |
| 99 | 14 | West Bank and GazaFCS | 47.12 |
| 114 | 15 | Algeria | 38.86 |
| 122 | 16 | Djibouti | 36.23 |
| 124 | 17 | LebanonFCS | 35.78 |
| 128 | 18 | IraqFCS | 34.68 |
| 129 | 19 | LibyaFCS | 34.45 |
| 141 | 20 | Pakistan | 29.51 |
| 149 | 21 | Syrian Arab RepublicFCS | 27.28 |
| 158 | 22 | Yemen, Rep.FCS | 23.14 |
| 170 | 23 | AfghanistanFCS | 18.18 |