Slovenia Tops NJ MED's 2nd Quarter Global Education Rankings Based on OECD Data

NEW CITY, N.Y. - June 27, 2025 - PRLog -- NJ MED (New Jersey Minority Educational Development), a United Nations partner supporting SDG 4 (Quality Education), has released its 2nd Quarter Global Education Rankings for 2025, with Slovenia emerging as the world leader in education performance.

The rankings are based on the latest findings from the OECD's Education at a Glance Report, offering a comprehensive assessment of education systems in developed nations. Slovenia's consistent investment in quality education, equity, and student outcomes propelled it to the top position among the world's most advanced education systems.

Top 20 Global Education Systems – 2nd Quarter Rankings 2025

1.      Slovenia

2.      Japan

3.      Belgium

4.      Ireland

5.      Netherlands

6.      Singapore

7.      Taiwan

8.      South Korea

9.      Norway

10.  Denmark

11.  Finland

12.  Sweden

13.  France

14.  Germany

15.  Australia

16.  United States

17.  United Kingdom

18.  Hong Kong

19.  Portugal

20.  Estonia

"Slovenia has quietly set the global benchmark for educational excellence," said Albert Mitchell, CEO of NJ MED. "Their success demonstrates how focused national policies, support for teachers, and student-centered approaches can elevate a country to the top of global rankings."

The NJ MED Global Education Rankings are published quarterly and track educational progress across over 50 countries, using key indicators from international organizations such as the OECD, UNESCO, and the World Bank. The rankings evaluate:

• Student literacy, math, and science performance
• High school graduation rates
• Access to higher education
• Equity and inclusion in education
• Workforce readiness

Slovenia's education system has garnered praise for its emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, early childhood learning, and inclusive policies that support students from all backgrounds.

With Japan and Belgium rounding out the top three, European nations continue to dominate the list, though leading Asian economies like Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea maintain strong positions. The United States ranked 16th, with the United Kingdom following at 17th.

The NJ MED Rankings support global efforts to monitor progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4, ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.

For more information, visit https://worldtop20.org/