PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong, China: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 was 26.3% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
26.3%
Change on year
down 4.3%
World rank
2nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
27.4%
in 2015
All-time low
25.0%
in 2003
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in Hong Kong, China, 2003–2018

01020302003201020182003: 252006: 25.62009: 25.42012: 26.12015: 27.42018: 26.3

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

Analysis

In 2018, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Hong Kong, China stood at 26.3%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.3% on the previous year and up 3.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Hong Kong, China peaked at 27.4% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 25.0%, in 2003.

That places Hong Kong, China 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in Hong Kong, China, year by year

Annual values for PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in Hong Kong, China, 2003 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2003 25.0%
2006 25.6% +2.4%
2009 25.4% -0.9%
2012 26.1% +2.7%
2015 27.4% +5.2%
2018 26.3% -4.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 25.3% 25.0% 25.6% 3
2010s 26.6% 26.1% 27.4% 3

Countries ranked near Hong Kong, China

  1. 1 Macau (China) 30.3% compare
  2. 3 Japan 25.1% compare
  3. 4 Estonia 24.6% compare
  4. 5 Netherlands 23.6% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Hong Kong, China?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Hong Kong, China was 26.3% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 recorded in Hong Kong, China?
The highest recorded value was 27.4% in 2015.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 recorded in Hong Kong, China?
The lowest recorded value was 25.0% in 2003.
How does Hong Kong, China rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4?
Hong Kong, China ranks 2nd out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Hong Kong, China 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 4. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4
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
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Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 545 but lower than or equal to 607 on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 4, students can work effectively with explicit models for complex concrete situations that may involve constraints or call for making assumptions. They can select and integrate different representations, including symbolic, linking them directly to aspects of real-world situations. Students at this level can utilize their limited range of skills and can reason with some insight, in straightforward contexts. They can construct and communicate explanations and arguments based on their interpretations, arguments, and actions. 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/