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

New Zealand: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 was 25.0% in 2018. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2018)
25.0%
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
22nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
25.5%
in 2006
All-time low
22.7%
in 2012
Years of data
6
2003–2018

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

01020302003201020182003: 23.22006: 25.52009: 24.42012: 22.72015: 25.32018: 25

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 in New Zealand is 25.0%, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and up 2.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 in New Zealand peaked at 25.5% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 22.7%, in 2012.

That places New Zealand 22nd out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 24.4% 23.2% 25.5% 3
2010s 24.3% 22.7% 25.3% 3

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 19 Hungary 25.2% compare
  2. 20 Lithuania 25.2% compare
  3. 21 Czechia 25.2% compare
  4. 23 Austria 24.9% compare
  5. 24 Macau (China) 24.8% compare
  6. 25 Portugal 24.5% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 in New Zealand?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 in New Zealand was 25.0% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 25.5% in 2006.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 22.7% in 2012.
How does New Zealand rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3?
New Zealand ranks 22nd out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this New Zealand 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/