Belgium vs Canada: Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science

Belgium
489.49
in 2022
Canada
496.95
in 2022
Belgium rank
12th
Canada rank
9th

Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science over time

  • Belgium
  • Canada
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How they compare

Canada currently reports 496.95 against 489.49 in Belgium, a difference of 7.46.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Canada has been ahead every year.

Belgium ranks 12th and Canada ranks 9th of 57 countries.

Canada has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Canada Difference Ahead
2000s 521.64 528.77 7.13 Canada
2010s 509.86 515.24 5.38 Canada
2020s 489.49 496.95 7.46 Canada

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, Belgium or Canada?
Canada, at 496.95 against 489.49 in Belgium as of 2022.
What is the difference in average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science between Belgium and Canada?
7.46, with Canada ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Canada?
7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
How do Belgium and Canada rank globally for average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science?
Belgium ranks 12th and Canada ranks 9th 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.

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Indicator
Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
57 places, 373 data points, 2003–2022
Last refreshed