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

Sweden: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 was 25.7% in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
25.7%
Change on year
down 1.4%
World rank
14th
of 53 countries
All-time high
26.1%
in 2015
All-time low
23.9%
in 2012
Years of data
6
2003–2018

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

01020302003201020182003: 25.52006: 262009: 25.22012: 23.92015: 26.12018: 25.7

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 Sweden is 25.7%, measured in 2018.

The figure is down 1.4% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 in Sweden peaked at 26.1% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 23.9%, in 2012.

Sweden ranks 14th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Annual values for PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 3 in Sweden, 2003 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2003 25.5% —
2006 26.0% +2.1%
2009 25.2% -3.0%
2012 23.9% -5.2%
2015 26.1% +8.9%
2018 25.7% -1.3%

Sweden compared with similar countries

  • Sweden's 25.7% is above the median for high income countries, which is 25.1%, 1.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
  • Sweden's 25.7% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 25.2%, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 25.6% 25.2% 26.0% 3
2010s 25.2% 23.9% 26.1% 3

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 11 Slovenia 26.4% compare
  2. 12 Spain 26.0% compare
  3. 13 Canada 25.9% compare
  4. 15 Italy 25.6% compare
  5. 16 France 25.6% compare
  6. 17 Australia 25.6% 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 Sweden?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 in Sweden was 25.7% 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 Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 26.1% in 2015.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 23.9% in 2012.
How does Sweden rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3?
Sweden ranks 14th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 3 rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Sweden 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/