Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Netherlands
Netherlands: Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science was 492.68 score in 2022. ▼ Falling
Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Netherlands, 2003–2022
Source: OECD (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in score.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 492.68 score for average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in 2022. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Netherlands peaked at 537.82 score in 2003 and was at its lowest, 492.68 score, in 2022.
Netherlands ranks 10th of 57 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 537.82 score | — |
| 2006 | 530.65 score | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 525.84 score | -0.9% |
| 2012 | 522.97 score | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 512.25 score | -2.0% |
| 2018 | 519.23 score | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 492.68 score | -5.1% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 492.68 score is above the median for high income countries, which is 483.16 score, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Netherlands's 492.68 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 | 531.44 score | 525.84 score | 537.82 score | 3 |
| 2010s | 518.15 score | 512.25 score | 522.97 score | 3 |
| 2020s | 492.68 score | 492.68 score | 492.68 score | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Netherlands?
- Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Netherlands was 492.68 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 537.82 score in 2003.
- What is the lowest average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 492.68 score in 2022.
- How does Netherlands rank for average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science?
- Netherlands ranks 10th out of 57 countries with data for 2022.
- Is average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.