West Bank and Gaza
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
West Bank and Gaza demonstrates early-stage readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (43rd 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
- 43rd
- Global rank
- #103
- Regional rank
- #14
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Country profile
West Bank and Gaza 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.
Uneven scores across dimensions highlight areas that need targeted coordination. 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. Girls outperform boys in secondary pathways, adding pressure to address male dropout risks.
GEFRI Composite presents a near-term leapfrog opportunity: performance is just below the global average, backed by enough observed data to support forward planning.
Note: Several indicators use imputed values. Policymakers and planners should validate results further before committing to major initiatives.
Key insights
- Places 103rd worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 14th within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
- Scores range from Infrastructure (59.6) to Governance (37.5), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Trails regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
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 |