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QS World Future Skills Index Dataset
Global intelligence to benchmark future-readiness and strengthen national competitiveness.
Insights
Capabilities
Conferences
Global insights to power national competitiveness
In a world that’s changing faster than ever, how do you make sure your country is ready for what’s next? Built for governments, skills agencies and institutional leaders, The World Future Skills Index gives you the insights you need to build a stronger, more competitive future.
Why future skills readiness matters
The race for future-ready skills is already underway. The question isn’t if your country will join – it’s how you’ll lead. The World Future Skills Index shows you exactly where you stand, and what it will take to stay ahead. It’s the evidence leaders need to target reforms, focus investment, and future-proof their economies and the institutions that sustain them.
70+
countries benchmarked.
Covers future-readiness indicators
across education, workforce, and digital skills.
Globally supports
policy, investment, and competitiveness strategies.
From evidence to national strategy
The World Future Skills Index consolidates global performance data into a single framework, helping governments and institutions shape education and workforce strategies.
Outperform global competition
Benchmark against 70+ countries to identify effective policies and high-impact investment areas.
Evaluate policy impact
See how reforms are working and where improvements are taking hold.
Target growth priorities
Spot strategic investment areas - like AI and digital skills -to boost competitiveness.
Prove your progress
Use annual updates to validate reforms and demonstrate accountability.
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