Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Latvia
Latvia: Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science was 483.16 score in 2022. ▬ Flat
Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Latvia, 2003–2022
Source: OECD (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in score.
Analysis
In 2022, average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Latvia stood at 483.16 score.
That represents a change of down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Latvia peaked at 496.13 score in 2018 and was at its lowest, 481.95 score, in 2009.
Latvia ranks 23rd of 57 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Latvia, year by year
| Year | score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 483.38 score | — |
| 2006 | 486.17 score | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 481.95 score | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 490.57 score | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 482.31 score | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 496.13 score | +2.9% |
| 2022 | 483.16 score | -2.6% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 483.16 score is above the median for high income countries, which is 483.16 score, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 483.16 score is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 474.99 score, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 483.83 score | 481.95 score | 486.17 score | 3 |
| 2010s | 489.67 score | 482.31 score | 496.13 score | 3 |
| 2020s | 483.16 score | 483.16 score | 483.16 score | 1 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Latvia?
- Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Latvia was 483.16 score in 2022, according to OECD (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 496.13 score in 2018.
- What is the lowest average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 481.95 score in 2009.
- How does Latvia rank for average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science?
- Latvia ranks 23rd out of 57 countries with data for 2022.
- Is average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Assessed through the PISA mathematics scale, which measures how well someone can use math to solve everyday problems and understand the role of math in the real world.