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

Hong Kong (China): PISA: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). Level 1B was 4.0% in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
4.0%
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
42nd
of 54 countries
All-time high
4.0%
in 2018
All-time low
1.0%
in 2006
Years of data
7
2000–2018

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

12342000200920182000: 22003: 32006: 12009: 12012: 12015: 22018: 4

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 Hong Kong (China) is 4.0%, measured in 2018. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

That represents a change of up 100.0% on the previous year and up 300.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b in Hong Kong (China) peaked at 4.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 2006.

Hong Kong (China) ranks 42nd of 54 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.8% 1.0% 3.0% 4
2010s 2.3% 1.0% 4.0% 3

Countries ranked near Hong Kong (China)

  1. 42 Denmark 4.0% compare
  2. 42 Japan 4.0% compare
  3. 42 Korea 4.0% compare
  4. 42 Slovenia 4.0% compare
  5. 42 United Kingdom 4.0% compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b in Hong Kong (China)?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b in Hong Kong (China) 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 Hong Kong (China)?
The highest recorded value was 4.0% in 2018.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b recorded in Hong Kong (China)?
The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 2006.
How does Hong Kong (China) rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by reading proficiency level (%). level 1b?
Hong Kong (China) 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 Hong Kong (China)?
Over the last ten years it is up 300.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Hong Kong (China) 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

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/