Republic of Korea vs Switzerland: Low achieving 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics or science by sex

Republic of Korea
15
in 2018
Switzerland
16.8
in 2018
Republic of Korea rank
34th
Switzerland rank
33rd

Low achieving 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics or science by sex over time

  • Republic of Korea
  • Switzerland
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How they compare

Switzerland currently reports 16.8 against 15 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 1.8.

That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Korea's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.

Republic of Korea ranks 34th and Switzerland ranks 33rd of 36 countries.

Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Korea Switzerland Difference Ahead
2000s 8.83 13.87 5.03 Switzerland
2010s 13.2 15 1.8 Switzerland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher low achieving 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics or science by sex, Republic of Korea or Switzerland?
Switzerland, at 16.8 against 15 in Republic of Korea as of 2018.
What is the difference in low achieving 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics or science by sex between Republic of Korea and Switzerland?
1.8, with Switzerland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and Switzerland?
6 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2018.
How do Republic of Korea and Switzerland rank globally for low achieving 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics or science by sex?
Republic of Korea ranks 34th and Switzerland ranks 33rd of 36 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Low achieving 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics or science by sex. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Low achieving 15-year-olds in reading, mathematics or science by sex
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
38 places, 247 data points, 2003–2022
Last refreshed