PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 10th Percentile Score in France

France: PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 10th Percentile Score was 355.4% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
355.4%
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
25th
of 56 countries
All-time high
380.9%
in 2000
All-time low
343.9%
in 2015
Years of data
7
2000–2018

PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 10th Percentile Score in France, 2000–2018

01002003004002000200920182000: 380.92003: 3672006: 345.92009: 351.82012: 3582015: 343.92018: 355.4

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pisa: distribution of reading scores: 10th percentile score in France is 355.4%, measured in 2018.

The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: distribution of reading scores: 10th percentile score in France peaked at 380.9% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 343.9%, in 2015.

That places France 25th out of 56 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 361.4% 345.9% 380.9% 4
2010s 352.4% 343.9% 358.0% 3

Countries ranked near France

  1. 22 Russia 356.7% compare
  2. 23 Australia 356.6% compare
  3. 24 Norway 356.2% compare
  4. 26 Germany 353.9% compare
  5. 27 Belgium 352.3% compare
  6. 28 Türkiye 350.9% compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: distribution of reading scores: 10th percentile score in France?
Pisa: distribution of reading scores: 10th percentile score in France was 355.4% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: distribution of reading scores: 10th percentile score recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 380.9% in 2000.
What is the lowest pisa: distribution of reading scores: 10th percentile score recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 343.9% in 2015.
How does France rank for pisa: distribution of reading scores: 10th percentile score?
France ranks 25th out of 56 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: distribution of reading scores: 10th percentile score rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 10th Percentile Score. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: Distribution of Reading Scores: 10th Percentile Score
Source
OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
56 places, 354 data points, 2000–2018
Last refreshed

The 10th percentile score is the score below which 10 percent of students scored. 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/