Qatar
Last updated February 1, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
Qatar demonstrates early-stage readiness (69th 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
- 69th
- Global rank
- #56
- Regional rank
- #5
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Country profile
Qatar 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. Limited tertiary enrollment narrows future talent pipelines and innovation capacity.
R&D investment remains modest, affecting long-term innovation potential. Policy and regulatory teams coordinate effectively, offering stability for long-term planning. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, Qatar leads most clearly in Governance, sitting well above the peer average.
Note: Most indicators rely on observed data, offering a dependable evidence base for decisions.
Key insights
- Sits above the global median at the 69th percentile.
- Places 56th worldwide.
- Holds a regional position of 5th within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (71.2) to Innovation (47.1), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Governance.
Regional peers: Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan
Composite GEFRI score
| Global rank | Regional rank | Country | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 1 | Israel | 74.24 |
| 32 | 2 | United Arab Emirates | 70.10 |
| 39 | 3 | Malta | 64.34 |
| 41 | 4 | Saudi Arabia | 63.68 |
| 56 | 5 | Qatar | 59.67 |
| 62 | 6 | Kuwait | 57.82 |
| 64 | 7 | Bahrain | 57.41 |
| 65 | 8 | Jordan | 57.41 |
| 81 | 9 | Oman | 53.74 |
| 82 | 10 | Morocco | 53.24 |
| 86 | 11 | Tunisia | 52.02 |
| 87 | 12 | Algeria | 51.24 |
| 90 | 13 | Iran, Islamic Rep. | 50.79 |
| 99 | 14 | Egypt, Arab Rep. | 48.93 |
| 105 | 15 | West Bank and GazaFCS | 45.80 |
| 116 | 16 | LibyaFCS | 38.62 |
| 118 | 17 | IraqFCS | 38.08 |
| 125 | 18 | Djibouti | 35.55 |
| 126 | 19 | LebanonFCS | 35.37 |
| 139 | 20 | Pakistan | 29.77 |
| 149 | 21 | Syrian Arab RepublicFCS | 26.62 |
| 163 | 22 | Yemen, Rep.FCS | 22.34 |
| 173 | 23 | AfghanistanFCS | 16.59 |