Norway
Last updated August 4, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Access & Parity and Governance are clear system strengths
Norway shows advanced readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (97th percentile worldwide). Most dimensions perform above global norms, and the system has clear capacity to scale future-oriented initiatives.
- Global percentile
- 97th
- Global rank
- #6
- Regional rank
- #6
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Country profile
Norway ranks among the stronger performers in GEFRI, but still falls short of the target-readiness threshold. Its strongest results are in Governance (92, 98th percentile), Human Capital (89, 96th percentile), GEFRI Composite (88, 97th percentile) and Innovation (77, 92nd percentile). All reported dimension scores sit above global norms.
Dimension scores cluster tightly, showing the system operates with balanced readiness. High internet adoption enables broad participation in digital learning and innovation. Strong tertiary enrollment expands future talent pipelines and strengthens national innovation potential.
A large research workforce accelerates experimentation, technology adoption, and applied innovation. Policy and regulatory teams coordinate effectively, keeping reforms aligned and providing the stability needed for long-term educational planning. Gender parity leans toward boys in secondary pathways, signalling persistent barriers for girls.
Regionally, Norway leads most clearly in Governance, sitting well above the peer average.
Most indicators are observed rather than imputed, so estimation uncertainty is limited.
Key insights
Ranks in the 97th percentile worldwide, placing the system among high performers.
Places 6th worldwide.
Holds a regional position of 6th within Europe & Central Asia.
Scores range from Access & Parity (93.8) to Innovation (76.6), reflecting variation across dimensions.
Leads regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Europe & Central Asia
Composite GEFRI Score