South Korea vs Netherlands: PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5

South Korea
14.7%
in 2018
Netherlands
14.5%
in 2018
South Korea rank
4th
Netherlands rank
5th

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

  • South Korea
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

South Korea currently reports 14.7% against 14.5% in Netherlands, a difference of 0.2%.

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

South Korea ranks 4th and Netherlands ranks 5th of 53 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Korea Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 18.8% 17.3% 1.5% South Korea
2010s 16.3% 14.6% 1.6% South Korea

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5, South Korea or Netherlands?
South Korea, at 14.7% against 14.5% in Netherlands as of 2018.
What is the difference in pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 between South Korea and Netherlands?
0.2%, with South Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Netherlands?
6 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2018.
How do South Korea and Netherlands rank globally for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5?
South Korea ranks 4th and Netherlands ranks 5th of 53 countries.
Where does this data come from?
OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as PISA: Male 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: Male 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 male 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/