PISA: Female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level in Korea

Korea: PISA: Female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level was 23.0% in 2018. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2018)
23.0%
Change on year
down 5.5%
World rank
7th
of 53 countries
All-time high
27.7%
in 2009
All-time low
23.0%
in 2018
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: Female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level in Korea, 2003–2018

01020302003201020182003: 23.62006: 26.22009: 27.72012: 25.32015: 24.42018: 23

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

Analysis

Korea recorded 23.0% for pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.

The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and down 16.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level in Korea peaked at 27.7% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 23.0%, in 2018.

That places Korea 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 25.8% 23.6% 27.7% 3
2010s 24.2% 23.0% 25.3% 3

Countries ranked near Korea

  1. 4 Netherlands 24.5% compare
  2. 5 Estonia 24.2% compare
  3. 6 Finland 24.1% compare
  4. 8 Denmark 22.8% compare
  5. 9 Poland 22.2% compare
  6. 10 Belgium 22.1% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places β†’

More reference data data for Korea

All data for Korea β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level in Korea?
Pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level in Korea was 23.0% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level recorded in Korea?
The highest recorded value was 27.7% in 2009.
What is the lowest pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level recorded in Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 23.0% in 2018.
How does Korea rank for pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level?
Korea ranks 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level rising or falling in Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 16.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Korea data come from?
The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: Female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: Female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4
Source
OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
53 places, 303 data points, 2003–2018
Last refreshed

Percentage of 15-year-old female students scoring higher than 545 but lower than or equal to 607 on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 4, students can work effectively with explicit models for complex concrete situations that may involve constraints or call for making assumptions. They can select and integrate different representations, including symbolic, linking them directly to aspects of real-world situations. Students at this level can utilize their limited range of skills and can reason with some insight, in straightforward contexts. They can construct and communicate explanations and arguments based on their interpretations, arguments, and actions. 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/