Australia vs Finland: Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science
Australia
487.08
in 2022
Finland
484.14
in 2022
Australia rank
18th
Finland rank
21st
Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science over time
- Australia
- Finland
How they compare
Australia currently reports 487.08 against 484.14 in Finland, a difference of 2.94.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Finland ahead.
Australia ranks 18th and Finland ranks 21st of 57 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 1 and Finland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Finland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 519.5 | 544.38 | 24.88 | Finland |
| 2010s | 496.47 | 512.38 | 15.91 | Finland |
| 2020s | 487.08 | 484.14 | 2.94 | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science, Australia or Finland?
- Australia, at 487.08 against 484.14 in Finland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science between Australia and Finland?
- 2.94, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Finland?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
- How do Australia and Finland rank globally for average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science?
- Australia ranks 18th and Finland ranks 21st of 57 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.