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

Denmark: PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1A was 13.9% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
13.9%
Change on year
up 10.6%
World rank
36th
of 52 countries
All-time high
17.0%
in 2003
All-time low
12.0%
in 2012
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1A in Denmark, 2003–2018

0510152003201020182003: 172006: 14.12009: 12.52012: 122015: 12.52018: 13.9

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

Analysis

In 2018, pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a in Denmark stood at 13.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.6% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a in Denmark peaked at 17.0% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 12.0%, in 2012.

Denmark ranks 36th of 52 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1A in Denmark, year by year

Annual values for PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1A in Denmark, 2003 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2003 17.0% —
2006 14.1% -17.0%
2009 12.5% -11.6%
2012 12.0% -3.8%
2015 12.5% +4.5%
2018 13.9% +10.6%

Denmark compared with similar countries

  • Denmark's 13.9% is below the median for high income countries, which is 14.6%, 95% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
  • Denmark's 13.9% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 15.1%, 92% of the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 14.5% 12.5% 17.0% 3
2010s 12.8% 12.0% 13.9% 3

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 33 Netherlands 14.4% compare
  2. 34 Belgium 14.2% compare
  3. 35 Norway 14.1% compare
  4. 37 Sweden 13.8% compare
  5. 38 Germany 13.8% compare
  6. 39 Australia 13.7% compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a in Denmark?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a in Denmark was 13.9% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 17.0% in 2003.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 12.0% in 2012.
How does Denmark rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a?
Denmark ranks 36th out of 52 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. 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 science proficiency level (%). Level 1A. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1A
Source
OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
52 places, 296 data points, 2003–2018
Last refreshed

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 335 but less than or equal to 410 on the PISA science scale. At Level 1A, students are able to use basic or everyday content and procedural knowledge to recognise or identify explanations of simple scientific phenomenon. With support, they can undertake structured scientific enquiries with no more than two variables. They are able to identify simple causal or correlational relationships and interpret graphical and visual data that require a low level of cognitive demand. Level 1a students can select the best scientific explanation for given data in familiar personal, local and global contexts. Data reflect country performance in the stated year, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/