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

Switzerland: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 1 was 12.0% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
12.0%
Change on year
up 11.0%
World rank
41st
of 53 countries
All-time high
12.0%
in 2018
All-time low
8.9%
in 2012
Years of data
6
2003–2018

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

02.557.51012.52003201020182003: 9.62006: 92009: 92012: 8.92015: 10.92018: 12

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

Analysis

In 2018, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 in Switzerland stood at 12.0%. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.

That represents a change of up 11.0% on the previous year and up 34.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 in Switzerland peaked at 12.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 8.9%, in 2012.

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

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

Annual values for PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 1 in Switzerland, 2003 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2003 9.6% —
2006 9.0% -6.6%
2009 9.0% +0.3%
2012 8.9% -1.3%
2015 10.9% +22.3%
2018 12.0% +11.0%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's 12.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 13.6%, 88% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's 12.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13.8%, 88% of the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 9.2% 9.0% 9.6% 3
2010s 10.6% 8.9% 12.0% 3

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 38 United Kingdom 12.8% compare
  2. 39 Belgium 12.8% compare
  3. 40 Norway 12.4% compare
  4. 42 Ireland 11.9% compare
  5. 43 Slovenia 11.7% compare
  6. 44 Canada 11.3% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 in Switzerland?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 in Switzerland was 12.0% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 12.0% in 2018.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 8.9% in 2012.
How does Switzerland rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1?
Switzerland ranks 41st out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 34.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Switzerland 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 (%). Level 1. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). 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

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 358 but lower than or equal to 420 points on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 1, students can answer questions involving familiar contexts where all relevant information is present and the questions are clearly defined. They are able to identify information and to carry out routine procedures according to direct instructions in explicit situations. They can perform actions that are almost always obvious and follow immediately from the given stimuli. 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/