How does Japan rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6?

Japan ranks 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.

Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 rising or falling in Japan?

Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

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 6. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 in Japan

Name: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 in Japan
Creator: OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Japan: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 was 4.3% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)

4.3%

Change on year

down 18.6%

World rank

5th

of 53 countries

All-time high

8.2%

in 2003

All-time low

4.3%

in 2018

Years of data

2003–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6 in Japan, 2003–2018

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

Analysis

In 2018, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in Japan stood at 4.3%. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.6% on the previous year and down 30.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in Japan peaked at 8.2% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 4.3%, in 2018.

That places Japan 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	6.4%	4.8%	8.2%	3
2010s	5.7%	4.3%	7.6%	3

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in Japan?: Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 in Japan was 4.3% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 recorded in Japan?: The highest recorded value was 8.2% in 2003.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 recorded in Japan?: The lowest recorded value was 4.3% in 2018.
How does Japan rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6?: Japan ranks 5th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 6 rising or falling in Japan?: Over the last ten years it is down 30.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
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 6. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 6
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: 07 August 2026

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 669 on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 6, students can conceptualize, generalize and utilize information based on their investigations and modeling of complex problem situations, and can use their knowledge in relatively non-standard contexts. They can link different information sources and representations and flexibly translate among them. Students at this level are capable of advanced mathematical thinking and reasoning. These students can apply this insight and understanding, along with a mastery of symbolic and formal mathematical operations and relationships, to develop new approaches and strategies for attacking novel situations. Students at this level can reflect on their actions, and can formulate and precisely communicate their actions and reflections regarding their findings, interpretations, arguments, and the appropriateness of these to the original situation. 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/