Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below level 1 rising or falling in Canada?

Over the last ten years it is up 58.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Canada data come from?

The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Level 1. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Level 1 in Canada

Name: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Level 1 in Canada
Creator: OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Canada: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Level 1 was 5.0% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)

5.0%

Change on year

up 30.7%

World rank

41st

of 53 countries

All-time high

5.0%

in 2018

All-time low

2.4%

in 2003

Years of data

2003–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Level 1 in Canada, 2003–2018

Source: OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

Analysis

The most recent figure for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below level 1 in Canada is 5.0%, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is up 30.7% on the previous year and up 58.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below level 1 in Canada peaked at 5.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 2.4%, in 2003.

That places Canada 41st out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	2.8%	2.4%	3.1%	3
2010s	4.1%	3.6%	5.0%	3

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below level 1 in Canada?: Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below level 1 in Canada was 5.0% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below level 1 recorded in Canada?: The highest recorded value was 5.0% in 2018.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below level 1 recorded in Canada?: The lowest recorded value was 2.4% in 2003.
How does Canada rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below level 1?: Canada ranks 41st out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below level 1 rising or falling in Canada?: Over the last ten years it is up 58.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Canada data come from?: The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Level 1. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Level 1
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: 07 August 2026

Percentage of 15-year-old students below the lowest proficiency level (scoring 358 or below) on the PISA mathematics scale. Students below Level 1 may be able to perform very direct and straightforward mathematical tasks, such as reading a single value from a well-labeled chart or table where the labels on the chart match the words in the stimulus and question, so that the selection criteria are clear and the relationship between the chart and the aspects of the context depicted are evident, and performing arithmetic calculations with whole numbers by following clear and well-defined instructions. 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/