Japan vs Macau (China): PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4

Japan
25.1%
in 2018
Macau (China)
30.3%
in 2018
Japan rank
3rd
Macau (China) rank
1st

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 over time

  • Japan
  • Macau (China)
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How they compare

Macau (China) currently reports 30.3% against 25.1% in Japan, a difference of 5.2%.

That makes Macau (China)'s figure about 1.2 times Japan's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Macau (China) has been ahead every year.

Japan ranks 3rd and Macau (China) ranks 1st of 53 countries.

Macau (China) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Japan Macau (China) Difference Ahead
2000s 23.6% 24.2% 0.6% Macau (China)
2010s 24.9% 27.9% 3.0% Macau (China)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4, Japan or Macau (China)?
Macau (China), at 30.3% against 25.1% in Japan as of 2018.
What is the difference in pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 between Japan and Macau (China)?
5.2%, with Macau (China) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Japan and Macau (China)?
6 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2018.
How do Japan and Macau (China) rank globally for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4?
Japan ranks 3rd and Macau (China) ranks 1st of 53 countries.
Where does this data come from?
OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4
Source
OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
53 places, 303 data points, 2003–2018
Last refreshed

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 545 but lower than or equal to 607 on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 4, students can work effectively with explicit models for complex concrete situations that may involve constraints or call for making assumptions. They can select and integrate different representations, including symbolic, linking them directly to aspects of real-world situations. Students at this level can utilize their limited range of skills and can reason with some insight, in straightforward contexts. They can construct and communicate explanations and arguments based on their interpretations, arguments, and actions. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/