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

Belgium
489.49
in 2022
Ireland
491.65
in 2022
Belgium rank
12th
Ireland rank
11th

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

  • Belgium
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 491.65 against 489.49 in Belgium, a difference of 2.16.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Belgium ahead.

Belgium ranks 12th and Ireland ranks 11th of 57 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 2 and Ireland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Ireland Difference Ahead
2000s 521.64 497.15 24.49 Belgium
2010s 509.86 501.62 8.24 Belgium
2020s 489.49 491.65 2.16 Ireland

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 Ireland?
Ireland, at 491.65 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 Ireland?
2.16, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Ireland?
7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
How do Belgium and Ireland rank globally for average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science?
Belgium ranks 12th and Ireland ranks 11th 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