Korea vs Switzerland: Average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science

Korea
527.3
in 2022
Switzerland
507.99
in 2022
Korea rank
6th
Switzerland rank
8th

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

  • Korea
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Korea currently reports 527.3 against 507.99 in Switzerland, a difference of 19.31.

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

Korea ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 57 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Korea Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 545.3 530.06 15.25 Korea
2010s 534.6 522.5 12.1 Korea
2020s 527.3 507.99 19.31 Korea

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, Korea or Switzerland?
Korea, at 527.3 against 507.99 in Switzerland as of 2022.
What is the difference in average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science between Korea and Switzerland?
19.31, with Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Korea and Switzerland?
7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
How do Korea and Switzerland rank globally for average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science?
Korea ranks 6th and Switzerland ranks 8th 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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