Malta

Malta shows progressing readiness, with important strengths but continued gaps across the system. Its strongest results are in School Access and Gender Parity (92, 91st 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.

R&D investment remains modest, affecting long-term innovation potential. 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, Malta leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.

Areas with room to grow: Innovation (38, 38th percentile). These dimensions sit close to global norms and could accelerate quickly with targeted investment.