Morocco
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
Morocco demonstrates early-stage readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (55th 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
- 55th
- Global rank
- #81
- Regional rank
- #10
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Country profile
Morocco 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.
Dimension scores cluster tightly, showing the system operates with balanced readiness. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation.
R&D investment remains modest, affecting long-term innovation potential. Policy execution and regulatory capacity remain weak, leaving reforms fragmented and hard to sustain. Gender parity leans toward boys in secondary pathways, signalling persistent barriers for girls.
Governance presents a near-term leapfrog opportunity: performance is just below the global average, backed by enough observed data to support forward planning. Regionally, Morocco leads most clearly in Infrastructure, sitting well above the peer average.
Note: Most indicators rely on observed data, offering a dependable evidence base for decisions.
Key insights
- Places 81st worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 10th within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
- Scores range from Infrastructure (64.6) to Governance (44.1), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Regional peers: Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Composite GEFRI Score
| Global rank | Regional rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 1 | Israel | 75.23 |
| 34 | 2 | United Arab Emirates | 69.71 |
| 39 | 3 | Malta | 64.21 |
| 40 | 4 | Saudi Arabia | 63.55 |
| 54 | 5 | Qatar | 60.46 |
| 61 | 6 | Bahrain | 58.25 |
| 62 | 7 | Kuwait | 58.12 |
| 65 | 8 | Jordan | 57.78 |
| 72 | 9 | Oman | 56.69 |
| 81 | 10 | Morocco | 53.73 |
| 87 | 11 | Tunisia | 51.97 |
| 92 | 12 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 50.99 |
| 96 | 13 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 49.51 |
| 103 | 14 | West Bank and GazaFCS | 47.39 |
| 114 | 15 | Algeria | 39.83 |
| 116 | 16 | Djibouti | 38.35 |
| 123 | 17 | LebanonFCS | 35.73 |
| 130 | 18 | IraqFCS | 33.38 |
| 132 | 19 | LibyaFCS | 33.17 |
| 149 | 20 | Syrian Arab RepublicFCS | 27.30 |
| 154 | 21 | Yemen, Rep.FCS | 25.51 |