St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Last updated May 3, 2026
Composite GEFRI Score
Emerging readiness
St. Vincent and the Grenadines demonstrates early-stage readiness to meet the challenges and opportunities of education in a rapidly changing world (67th 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
- 67th
- Global rank
- Not ranked (microstate)
- Regional rank
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Country profile
St. Vincent and the Grenadines trails global peers in Innovation (26, 8th percentile). A coordinated reform effort is needed to strengthen education futures readiness.
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. Gender parity across secondary pathways reflects sustained commitment to equitable participation.
Regionally, St. Vincent and the Grenadines leads most clearly in School Access and Gender Parity, sitting well above the peer average.
Note: Several indicators use imputed values. Policymakers and planners should validate results further before committing to major initiatives.
Key insights
- Sits above the global median at the 67th percentile.
- Scores range from Access & Parity (89.3) to Innovation (26.4), reflecting variation across dimensions.
- Leads regional peers most clearly in Access & Parity.
Regional peers: Latin America & Caribbean
Composite GEFRI Score