Launch of the 2026 Survey of Formal Education
The UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) has officially launched the 2026 Survey of Formal Education, marking the start of the Institute’s latest global education data collection round. The survey has been shared with 163 UNESCO Member States and territories and includes four core questionnaires that generate twenty-one SDG 4 global and thematic indicators, key inputs for international monitoring of progress in education.
Key details:
- Four core questionnaires supporting SDG 4 global and thematic indicator production
- Coverage of 163 UNESCO Member States and territories
- Resources available: questionnaires, country-specific templates, and guidance materials
- Deadline for submission: 31 March 2026
- Completed questionnaires should be sent to uis.survey@unesco.org
All relevant questionnaires, country templates, and supporting resources are available here.
Timely and accurate submissions from national partners are essential for producing high-quality global education statistics. For countries using Multi-Year Dynamic Templates, UIS staff will follow up directly.
UIS teams remain ready to support Member States throughout the process and continue to work toward strengthening the quality, comparability, and availability of SDG 4 monitoring data worldwide.