Dimension deep dive
Education
Measures access to and quality of schooling, from primary enrolment to expected years of schooling for children entering the education system.
Global leader
Denmark
Measured as
Expected years of schooling
Why it matters
Education is one of the strongest predictors of long-term prosperity. It shapes individual earning potential, health outcomes, and democratic participation.
Top countries
Where countries stand
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Countries at the top
Denmark92.7
Finland91.8
Iceland90.9
Ireland88.2
Sweden86.4
Countries with room to grow
Nigeria13.6
Kenya22.7
Morocco31.8
India32.7
Indonesia36.4