Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia shows progressing readiness, with important strengths but continued gaps across the system. Most dimension scores sit close to global norms, without a single dimension standing far above the rest.

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 leans toward boys in secondary pathways, signalling persistent barriers for girls.

Regionally, Saudi Arabia leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.