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

Netherlands
492.68
in 2022
Switzerland
507.99
in 2022
Netherlands rank
10th
Switzerland rank
8th

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

  • Netherlands
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 507.99 against 492.68 in Netherlands, a difference of 15.31.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Netherlands ahead.

Netherlands ranks 10th and Switzerland ranks 8th of 57 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Netherlands averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Netherlands Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 531.44 530.06 1.38 Netherlands
2010s 518.15 522.5 4.35 Switzerland
2020s 492.68 507.99 15.31 Switzerland

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, Netherlands or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 507.99 against 492.68 in Netherlands as of 2022.
What is the difference in average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science between Netherlands and Switzerland?
15.31, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and Switzerland?
7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
How do Netherlands and Switzerland rank globally for average performance of 15 year olds in mathematics reading and science?
Netherlands ranks 10th 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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