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

United Kingdom: PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1A was 12.9% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
12.9%
Change on year
down 5.1%
World rank
43rd
of 52 countries
All-time high
13.6%
in 2015
All-time low
10.7%
in 2012
Years of data
5
2006–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). Level 1A in United Kingdom, 2006–2018

0510152006201220182006: 11.92009: 11.22012: 10.72015: 13.62018: 12.9

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

Analysis

In 2018, pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a in United Kingdom stood at 12.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.1% on the previous year and up 15.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a in United Kingdom peaked at 13.6% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 10.7%, in 2012.

United Kingdom ranks 43rd of 52 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.6% 11.2% 11.9% 2
2010s 12.4% 10.7% 13.6% 3

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 40 United States 13.7% compare
  2. 41 Ireland 13.4% compare
  3. 42 New Zealand 13.1% compare
  4. 44 Slovenia 11.9% compare
  5. 45 Poland 11.1% compare
  6. 46 South Korea 10.6% 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 United Kingdom?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a in United Kingdom was 12.9% 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 United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 13.6% in 2015.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 10.7% in 2012.
How does United Kingdom rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a?
United Kingdom ranks 43rd out of 52 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by science proficiency level (%). level 1a rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this United Kingdom 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/