Germany vs Spain: Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science

Germany
474.83
in 2022
Spain
473.14
in 2022
Germany rank
27th
Spain rank
29th

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

  • Germany
  • Spain
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 474.83 against 473.14 in Spain, a difference of 1.69.

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

Germany ranks 27th and Spain ranks 29th of 57 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Spain Difference Ahead
2000s 506.52 482.85 23.67 Germany
2010s 506.51 483.85 22.66 Germany
2020s 474.83 473.14 1.69 Germany

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, Germany or Spain?
Germany, at 474.83 against 473.14 in Spain as of 2022.
What is the difference in average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science between Germany and Spain?
1.69, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Spain?
7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
How do Germany and Spain rank globally for average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science?
Germany ranks 27th and Spain ranks 29th 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
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