Denmark vs Netherlands: Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science

Denmark
489.27
in 2022
Netherlands
492.68
in 2022
Denmark rank
13th
Netherlands rank
10th

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

  • Denmark
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 492.68 against 489.27 in Denmark, a difference of 3.41.

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

Denmark ranks 13th 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 Denmark Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 510.2 531.44 21.24 Netherlands
2010s 506.84 518.15 11.31 Netherlands
2020s 489.27 492.68 3.4 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, Denmark or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 492.68 against 489.27 in Denmark as of 2022.
What is the difference in average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science between Denmark and Netherlands?
3.41, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Netherlands?
7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
How do Denmark and Netherlands rank globally for average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science?
Denmark ranks 13th 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.

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About this data

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
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