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

South Korea: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 was 14.4% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
14.4%
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
3rd
of 53 countries
All-time high
18.8%
in 2012
All-time low
14.3%
in 2015
Years of data
6
2003–2018

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

051015202003201020182003: 16.72006: 182009: 17.72012: 18.82015: 14.32018: 14.4

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

Analysis

South Korea recorded 14.4% for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in 2018.

The figure is up 0.9% on the previous year and down 18.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in South Korea peaked at 18.8% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 14.3%, in 2015.

South Korea ranks 3rd of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.5% 16.7% 18.0% 3
2010s 15.8% 14.3% 18.8% 3

Countries ranked near South Korea

  1. 1 Macao 20.0% compare
  2. 2 Hong Kong 19.5% compare
  3. 4 Netherlands 14.2% compare
  4. 5 Japan 14.0% compare
  5. 6 Belgium 12.5% 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 South Korea?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in South Korea was 14.4% 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 South Korea?
The highest recorded value was 18.8% in 2012.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 recorded in South Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 14.3% in 2015.
How does South Korea rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5?
South Korea ranks 3rd out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 rising or falling in South Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Korea 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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About this data

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/