Kyrgyz Republic
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
Kyrgyz Republic demonstrates early-stage readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (61st 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
- 61st
- Global rank
- #71
- Regional rank
- #43
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Country profile
Kyrgyz Republic trails global peers in Governance (31, 22nd percentile). A coordinated reform effort is needed to strengthen education futures readiness.
Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation.
Sparse R&D investment and a small research workforce slow experimentation and delay new ideas from reaching learners. Policy execution and regulatory capacity remain weak, leaving reforms fragmented and hard to sustain. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Innovation presents a near-term leapfrog opportunity: performance is just below the global average, backed by enough observed data to support forward planning. Regionally, Governance lags peers the most, signalling where investment could have the highest impact.
Note: Most indicators rely on observed data, offering a dependable evidence base for decisions.
Key insights
- Sits above the global median at the 61st percentile.
- Places 71st worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 43rd within Europe & Central Asia.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (87.5) to Governance (31.3), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Trails regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score