Finland vs Sweden: Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science
Finland
484.14
in 2022
Sweden
481.77
in 2022
Finland rank
21st
Sweden rank
24th
Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science over time
- Finland
- Sweden
How they compare
Finland currently reports 484.14 against 481.77 in Sweden, a difference of 2.37.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Finland has been ahead every year.
Finland ranks 21st and Sweden ranks 24th of 57 countries.
Finland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 544.38 | 501.88 | 42.5 | Finland |
| 2010s | 512.38 | 491.52 | 20.85 | Finland |
| 2020s | 484.14 | 481.77 | 2.37 | Finland |
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, Finland or Sweden?
- Finland, at 484.14 against 481.77 in Sweden as of 2022.
- What is the difference in average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science between Finland and Sweden?
- 2.37, with Finland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and Sweden?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
- How do Finland and Sweden rank globally for average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science?
- Finland ranks 21st and Sweden ranks 24th 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.