Belgium vs Netherlands: Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science
Belgium
489.49
in 2022
Netherlands
492.68
in 2022
Belgium rank
12th
Netherlands rank
10th
Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science over time
- Belgium
- Netherlands
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 492.68 against 489.49 in Belgium, a difference of 3.19.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 12th and Netherlands ranks 10th of 57 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | Netherlands | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 521.64 | 531.44 | 9.8 | Netherlands |
| 2010s | 509.86 | 518.15 | 8.29 | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 489.49 | 492.68 | 3.19 | Netherlands |
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 Netherlands?
- Netherlands, at 492.68 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 Netherlands?
- 3.19, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Netherlands?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
- How do Belgium and Netherlands rank globally for average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science?
- Belgium ranks 12th and Netherlands ranks 10th 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.