North Macedonia
Last updated July 15, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Access & Parity is strongest, while Innovation remains a constraint
North Macedonia demonstrates early-stage readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (68th percentile worldwide). Investments are generating initial gains, yet substantial gaps persist in several dimensions.
- Global percentile
- 68th
- Global rank
- #58
- Regional rank
- #38
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Country profile
North Macedonia remains in the emerging-readiness range, with progress visible but major gaps still limiting future readiness. Most dimension scores sit close to global norms, without a single dimension standing far above the rest.
Uneven scores across dimensions show where readiness conditions are less aligned. 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. Governance effectiveness is below global norms, affecting the stability of education reforms. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Governance lags peers the most, signalling where investment could have the highest impact.
Some indicators are imputed, so the profile should be read with moderate caution.
Key insights
Sits above the global median at the 68th percentile.
Places 58th worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 38th within Europe & Central Asia.
Scores range from Access & Parity (76.9) to Innovation (47.8), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Trails regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score