Macao SAR, China

Macao SAR, China remains in the emerging-readiness range, with progress visible but major gaps still limiting future readiness. Its strongest results are in Human Capital (66, 96th percentile).

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.

Sparse R&D investment and a small research workforce slow experimentation and delay new ideas from reaching learners. 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, Innovation lags peers the most, signalling where investment could have the highest impact.

Challenges: Innovation (21, 3rd percentile). Closing these gaps will be key to sustaining progress.

Areas with room to grow: School Access and Gender Parity (68, 59th percentile) and GEFRI Composite (58, 66th percentile). These dimensions sit close to global norms and could accelerate quickly with targeted investment.