Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Russia
Russia: Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science was 487.79 score in 2018. ▬ Flat
Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Russia, 2003–2018
Source: OECD (2023) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in score.
Analysis
In 2018, average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Russia stood at 487.79 score.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and up 4.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Russia peaked at 494.06 score in 2015 and was at its lowest, 467.81 score, in 2009.
Russia ranks 16th of 57 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Russia, year by year
| Year | score | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 468.41 score | — |
| 2006 | 475.68 score | +1.6% |
| 2009 | 467.81 score | -1.7% |
| 2012 | 482.17 score | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 494.06 score | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 487.79 score | -1.3% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 487.79 score is above the median for high income countries, which is 483.16 score, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Russia's 487.79 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 | 470.63 score | 467.81 score | 475.68 score | 3 |
| 2010s | 488.01 score | 482.17 score | 494.06 score | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Russia?
- Average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science in Russia was 487.79 score in 2018, 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 Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 494.06 score in 2015.
- What is the lowest average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 467.81 score in 2009.
- How does Russia rank for average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science?
- Russia ranks 16th out of 57 countries with data for 2018.
- Is average performance of 15-year-olds in mathematics, reading, and science rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Russia 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.