PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 in Netherlands

Netherlands: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 was 23.2% in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
23.2%
Change on year
down 6.9%
World rank
33rd
of 53 countries
All-time high
24.9%
in 2015
All-time low
23.0%
in 2003
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 in Netherlands, 2003–2018

05101520252003201020182003: 232006: 24.32009: 23.92012: 24.22015: 24.92018: 23.2

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

Analysis

Netherlands recorded 23.2% for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.9% on the previous year and down 2.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 in Netherlands peaked at 24.9% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 23.0%, in 2003.

Netherlands ranks 33rd of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 in Netherlands, year by year

Annual values for PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 in Netherlands, 2003 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2003 23.0% —
2006 24.3% +5.8%
2009 23.9% -1.9%
2012 24.2% +1.4%
2015 24.9% +3.1%
2018 23.2% -6.9%

Netherlands compared with similar countries

  • Netherlands's 23.2% is below the median for high income countries, which is 25.1%, 92% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
  • Netherlands's 23.2% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25.2%, 92% of the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 23.7% 23.0% 24.3% 3
2010s 24.1% 23.2% 24.9% 3

Countries ranked near Netherlands

  1. 30 Belgium 23.8% compare
  2. 31 South Korea 23.4% compare
  3. 32 Croatia 23.3% compare
  4. 34 Luxembourg 22.6% compare
  5. 35 Greece 22.5% compare
  6. 36 Hong Kong 22.1% 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 3 in Netherlands?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 in Netherlands was 23.2% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 recorded in Netherlands?
The highest recorded value was 24.9% in 2015.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 recorded in Netherlands?
The lowest recorded value was 23.0% in 2003.
How does Netherlands rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3?
Netherlands ranks 33rd out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 rising or falling in Netherlands?
Over the last ten years it is down 2.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Netherlands 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 3. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3
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 482 but lower than or equal to 545 points on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 3, students can execute clearly described procedures, including those that require sequential decisions. Their interpretations are sufficiently sound to be a base for building a simple model or for selecting and applying simple problem- solving strategies. Students at this level can interpret and use representations based on different information sources and reason directly from them. They typically show some ability to handle percentages, fractions and decimal numbers, and to work with proportional relationships. Their solutions reflect that they have engaged in basic interpretation and reasoning. 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/