Liechtenstein
Last updated August 4, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Infrastructure and Governance are the strongest areas
Liechtenstein shows advanced readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (85th percentile worldwide). Most dimensions perform above global norms, and the system has clear capacity to scale future-oriented initiatives.
- Global percentile
- 85th
- Global rank
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- Regional rank
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Country profile
Liechtenstein ranks among the stronger performers in GEFRI, but still falls short of the target-readiness threshold. Its strongest results are in Infrastructure (92, 92nd percentile), Governance (86, 93rd percentile) and Innovation (80, 94th percentile).
Dimension scores cluster tightly, showing the system operates with balanced readiness. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation.
Strong R&D funding and a sizable research workforce keep the innovation pipeline active, supporting the system’s capacity to adapt. Policy and regulatory teams coordinate effectively, keeping reforms aligned and providing the stability needed for long-term educational planning. Gender parity leans toward boys in secondary pathways, signalling persistent barriers for girls.
Regionally, Liechtenstein leads most clearly in Governance, sitting well above the peer average.
Areas with room to grow: School Access and Gender Parity (79, 56th percentile) and Human Capital (77, 61st percentile). These dimensions sit close to global norms and could accelerate quickly with targeted investment.
Some indicators are imputed, so the profile should be read with moderate caution.
Key insights
Sits above the global median at the 85th percentile.
Scores range from Infrastructure (91.8) to Human Capital (77.1), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score