Mauritius
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
Mauritius demonstrates early-stage readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (59th 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
- 59th
- Global rank
- #74
- Regional rank
- #2
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Country profile
Mauritius 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.
All or most indicators are based on observed data, giving planners a dependable evidence base for decisions. Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination.
Sparse R&D investment and a small research workforce slow experimentation and delay new ideas from reaching learners. High regulatory quality supports coherent, forward-looking education reforms. Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.
Innovation presents a near-term leapfrog opportunity: performance is just below the global average, backed by enough observed data to support forward planning. Regionally, Mauritius leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.
Key insights
- Places 74th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 2nd within Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Scores range from Governance (66.5) to Innovation (41.3), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: Sub-Saharan Africa
Composite GEFRI Score