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

Switzerland: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 was 22.3% in 2018. ▬ Flat

Latest (2018)
22.3%
Change on year
down 4.2%
World rank
10th
of 53 countries
All-time high
23.9%
in 2012
All-time low
22.3%
in 2018
Years of data
6
2003–2018

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

05101520252003201020182003: 22.52006: 23.22009: 23.52012: 23.92015: 23.32018: 22.3

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

Analysis

In 2018, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Switzerland stood at 22.3%. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 5.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Switzerland peaked at 23.9% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 22.3%, in 2018.

Switzerland ranks 10th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Annual values for PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in Switzerland, 2003 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2003 22.5% —
2006 23.2% +3.2%
2009 23.5% +1.2%
2012 23.9% +1.7%
2015 23.3% -2.7%
2018 22.3% -4.2%

Switzerland compared with similar countries

  • Switzerland's 22.3% is above the median for high income countries, which is 20.0%, 1.1× the median. (42 countries reporting)
  • Switzerland's 22.3% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 19.7%, 1.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 23.1% 22.5% 23.5% 3
2010s 23.1% 22.3% 23.9% 3

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 7 South Korea 22.9% compare
  2. 8 Finland 22.7% compare
  3. 9 Poland 22.3% compare
  4. 11 Belgium 22.2% compare
  5. 12 Slovenia 22.0% compare
  6. 13 Canada 21.7% 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 Switzerland?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 in Switzerland was 22.3% 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 Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 23.9% in 2012.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 22.3% in 2018.
How does Switzerland rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4?
Switzerland ranks 10th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 4 rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Switzerland 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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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/