Norway vs Sweden: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4

Norway
20.6%
in 2018
Sweden
21.0%
in 2018
Norway rank
18th
Sweden rank
15th

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

  • Norway
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Sweden currently reports 21.0% against 20.6% in Norway, a difference of 0.4%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Sweden ahead.

Norway ranks 18th and Sweden ranks 15th of 53 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Norway averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Norway Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 18.7% 19.6% 0.9% Sweden
2010s 20.0% 18.9% 1.1% Norway

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, Norway or Sweden?
Sweden, at 21.0% against 20.6% in Norway as of 2018.
What is the difference in pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 between Norway and Sweden?
0.4%, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and Sweden?
6 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2018.
How do Norway and Sweden rank globally for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4?
Norway ranks 18th and Sweden ranks 15th 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/