How does Denmark rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b?

Denmark ranks 42nd out of 54 countries with data for 2018.

Is pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b rising or falling in Denmark?

Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.

Where does this Denmark data come from?

The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1B. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1B in Denmark

Name: PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1B in Denmark
Creator: OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Denmark: PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1B was 4.0% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)

4.0%

Change on year

up 33.3%

World rank

42nd

of 54 countries

All-time high

5.0%

in 2000

All-time low

3.0%

in 2009

Years of data

2000–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1B in Denmark, 2000–2018

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b in Denmark is 4.0%, measured in 2018.

The figure is up 33.3% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b in Denmark peaked at 5.0% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 2009.

That places Denmark 42nd out of 54 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	4.0%	3.0%	5.0%	4
2010s	3.3%	3.0%	4.0%	3

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b in Denmark?: Pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b in Denmark was 4.0% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b recorded in Denmark?: The highest recorded value was 5.0% in 2000.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b recorded in Denmark?: The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 2009.
How does Denmark rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b?: Denmark ranks 42nd out of 54 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b rising or falling in Denmark?: Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Denmark data come from?: The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1B. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1B
Source: OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 54 places, 344 data points, 2000–2018
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 262 but lower than or equal to 335 on the PISA reading scale. Readers at Level 1b can evaluate the literal meaning of simple sentences. They can also interpret the literal meaning of texts by making simple connections between adjacent pieces of information in the question and/or the text. Readers at this level can scan for and locate a single piece of prominently placed, explicitly stated information in a single sentence, a short text or a simple list. They can access a relevant page from a small set based on simple prompts when explicit cues are present. Tasks at Level 1b explicitly direct readers to consider relevant factors in the task and in the text. Texts at this level are short and typically provide support to the reader, such as through repetition of information, pictures or familiar symbols. There is minimal competing information. 2000, 2003, and 2006 PISA assessments used a different reading proficiency scale (Below Level 1 to Level 5) than later assessments. Data for 2000, 2003, and 2006 for Level 1B were not included in PISA reports, but values in this database were calculated based on the current Level 1B score range. Use caution in comparing proficiency scores across years. For more information on comparability of results, consult the PISA website: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/