PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 in Belgium

Belgium: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 was 12.5% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
12.5%
Change on year
up 1.7%
World rank
6th
of 53 countries
All-time high
17.5%
in 2003
All-time low
12.3%
in 2015
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 in Belgium, 2003–2018

0510152003201020182003: 17.52006: 162009: 14.62012: 13.42015: 12.32018: 12.5

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

Analysis

In 2018, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in Belgium stood at 12.5%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.7% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in Belgium peaked at 17.5% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 12.3%, in 2015.

That places Belgium 6th out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 in Belgium, year by year

Annual values for PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 in Belgium, 2003 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2003 17.5% —
2006 16.0% -8.7%
2009 14.6% -8.8%
2012 13.4% -7.8%
2015 12.3% -8.4%
2018 12.5% +1.7%

Belgium compared with similar countries

  • Belgium's 12.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.0%, 1.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
  • Belgium's 12.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.6%, 1.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16.0% 14.6% 17.5% 3
2010s 12.7% 12.3% 13.4% 3

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 3 South Korea 14.4% compare
  2. 4 Netherlands 14.2% compare
  3. 5 Japan 14.0% compare
  4. 7 Switzerland 12.1% compare
  5. 8 Estonia 11.8% compare
  6. 9 Poland 11.7% 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 5 in Belgium?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in Belgium was 12.5% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 recorded in Belgium?
The highest recorded value was 17.5% in 2003.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 recorded in Belgium?
The lowest recorded value was 12.3% in 2015.
How does Belgium rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5?
Belgium ranks 6th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 rising or falling in Belgium?
Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Belgium 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 5. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5
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 607 but lower than or equal to 669 on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 5, students can develop and work with models for complex situations, identifying constraints and specifying assumptions. They can select, compare, and evaluate appropriate problem-solving strategies for dealing with complex problems related to these models. Students at this level can work strategically using broad, well-developed thinking and reasoning skills, appropriate linked representations, symbolic and formal characterizations, and insight pertaining to these situations. They begin to reflect on their work and can formulate and communicate their interpretations 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/