Hong Kong vs Netherlands: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5

Hong Kong
19.5%
in 2018
Netherlands
14.2%
in 2018
Hong Kong rank
2nd
Netherlands rank
4th

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 over time

  • Hong Kong
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Hong Kong currently reports 19.5% against 14.2% in Netherlands, a difference of 5.3%.

That makes Hong Kong's figure about 1.4 times Netherlands's.

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

Hong Kong ranks 2nd and Netherlands ranks 4th of 53 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Hong Kong Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 19.6% 16.5% 3.1% Hong Kong
2010s 19.9% 13.8% 6.1% Hong Kong

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5, Hong Kong or Netherlands?
Hong Kong, at 19.5% against 14.2% in Netherlands as of 2018.
What is the difference in pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 between Hong Kong and Netherlands?
5.3%, with Hong Kong ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Netherlands?
6 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2018.
How do Hong Kong and Netherlands rank globally for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5?
Hong Kong ranks 2nd and Netherlands ranks 4th 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 5. 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 5
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 607 but lower than or equal to 669 on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 5, students can develop and work with models for complex situations, identifying constraints and specifying assumptions. They can select, compare, and evaluate appropriate problem-solving strategies for dealing with complex problems related to these models. Students at this level can work strategically using broad, well-developed thinking and reasoning skills, appropriate linked representations, symbolic and formal characterizations, and insight pertaining to these situations. They begin to reflect on their work and can formulate and communicate their interpretations and reasoning. 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/