PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in Japan

Japan: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 was 25.1% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
25.1%
Change on year
down 3.3%
World rank
3rd
of 53 countries
All-time high
25.9%
in 2015
All-time low
23.5%
in 2009
Years of data
6
2003–2018

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

01020302003201020182003: 23.62006: 23.72009: 23.52012: 23.72015: 25.92018: 25.1

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Japan is 25.1%, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.3% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Japan peaked at 25.9% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 23.5%, in 2009.

That places Japan 3rd out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 23.6% 23.5% 23.7% 3
2010s 24.9% 23.7% 25.9% 3

Countries ranked near Japan

  1. 1 Macao 30.3% compare
  2. 2 Hong Kong 26.3% compare
  3. 4 Estonia 24.6% compare
  4. 5 Netherlands 23.6% compare
  5. 6 Denmark 23.0% 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 4 in Japan?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Japan was 25.1% 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 Japan?
The highest recorded value was 25.9% in 2015.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 recorded in Japan?
The lowest recorded value was 23.5% in 2009.
How does Japan rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4?
Japan ranks 3rd out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 rising or falling in Japan?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Japan 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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About this data

Indicator
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
Last refreshed

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/