Ranked: The World’s Best Countries at Computing in 2026

Which Countries Have the Best Computing Skills?

Key Takeaways:

• Eight of the world’s top 10 education systems for computational problem-solving are in Asia.

• Macao leads with 572 points, followed by Singapore (563) and China’s Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang regions (560).

• The United States ranks 15th with 513 points, above the OECD average of 500.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace, students’ ability to solve problems using logic and computational thinking is becoming increasingly valuable.

This visualization ranks countries and economies by the computational problem-solving performance of their 15-year-old students, using the OECD’s PISA 2025 results, published in September 2026.

The assessment evaluates skills such as logical reasoning, modeling, and algorithmic thinking rather than simply knowing how to use a computer.

Ranking Countries by Computing Skills

The following table shows average computational problem-solving scores from PISA 2025. Scores represent assessment points, not the percentage of students who are computer literate.

RankCountry / EconomyMean Score (PISA points)

1 Macao (China)572

2 Singapore563

3 B-S-J-Z (China)560

4 Japan557

5 Chinese Taipei551

6 Hong Kong (China)545

7 Estonia541

8 South Korea538

9 Australia532

10 New Zealand*531

11 Canada*525

12 United Kingdom523

13 Switzerland520

14 Czechia517

15 United States*513

16 Lithuania512

17 Ireland511

18 Austria509

19 Belgium508

20 Latvia507

21 Poland507

22 Finland507

23 Netherlands*506

24 Denmark506

25 Luxembourg506

26 Sweden503

27 Portugal501

28 Spain499

29 Germany498

30 France497

31 Slovak Republic497

32 Brunei Darussalam496

33 Hungary495

34 Norway*491

35 Italy490

36 Iceland490

37 Slovenia486

38 Malaysia484

39 Ukrainian regions (17 of 27)478

40 Thailand476

41 United Arab Emirates476

42 Türkiye473

43 Chile466

44 Croatia464

45 Malta463

46 Uruguay462

47 Viet Nam461

48 Greece461

49 Mexico453

50 Moldova452

51 Qatar452

52 Costa Rica452

53 Kazakhstan449

54 Israel444

55 Mongolia443

56 Romania442

57 Serbia437

58 Albania*437

59 Peru436

60 Philippines434

61 Colombia432

62 Cyprus427

63 Indonesia427

64 Saudi Arabia426

65 Bulgaria425

66 Montenegro423

67 Ecuador422

68 Georgia413

69 Jordan408

70 Brazil406

71 Argentina403

72 Uzbekistan402

73 El Salvador401

74 Palestinian Authority393

75 North Macedonia389

76 Azerbaijan388

77 Kyrgyzstan388

78 Dominican Republic379

79 Morocco374

80 Guatemala369

81 Kosovo359

82 Lebanon358

83 Armenia354

84 Paraguay352

85 Kenya278

Note: China refers to Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang. An asterisk indicates sampling limitations. Scores are averages for participating education systems.

Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong round out the top six, while Estonia leads Europe with 541 points. Australia and New Zealand also rank among the top 10, highlighting strong performance beyond East Asia.

Why Does Asia Dominate the Rankings?

East Asian education systems also perform strongly in international mathematics rankings, suggesting that foundational mathematical reasoning may complement computational problem-solving.

Educational expectations, curriculum design, and sustained investment in technical education may help explain the pattern. A Brookings analysis also highlights the importance of academic culture and domestic STEM talent development in China’s technological advancement.

However, these rankings do not establish which educational policies directly contribute to stronger results.

Does Better Internet Access Mean Better Computing Skills?

Widespread internet access does not automatically translate into stronger computational problem-solving skills.

For example, the UAE has internet penetration exceeding 99%, according to internet access statistics, yet scores 476 points in this assessment.

The OECD also finds that moderate educational technology use is associated with stronger academic performance, while excessive use and digital distractions are associated with weaker outcomes.

Ultimately, computational proficiency depends not just on access to technology, but on how it supports learning, alongside foundational skills such as mathematics and reading comprehension.

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For another perspective on global education, see Comparing Education Levels Across 45 Countries, which explores educational attainment across countries worldwide.

Source: https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-worlds-best-countries-at-computing-in-2026/