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

New Zealand: PISA: Female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level was 18.3% in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
18.3%
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
26th
of 53 countries
All-time high
22.5%
in 2009
All-time low
16.9%
in 2012
Years of data
6
2003–2018

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

051015202003201020182003: 21.82006: 22.32009: 22.52012: 16.92015: 18.52018: 18.3

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level in New Zealand is 18.3%, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 18.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level in New Zealand peaked at 22.5% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 16.9%, in 2012.

That places New Zealand 26th out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for PISA: Female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 4 in New Zealand, 2003 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2003 21.8%
2006 22.3% +2.3%
2009 22.5% +0.8%
2012 16.9% -24.6%
2015 18.5% +9.2%
2018 18.3% -1.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 22.2% 21.8% 22.5% 3
2010s 17.9% 16.9% 18.5% 3

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 23 Portugal 19.6% compare
  2. 24 Slovakia 18.9% compare
  3. 25 Latvia 18.4% compare
  4. 27 Australia 17.5% compare
  5. 28 Luxembourg 17.4% compare
  6. 29 Russian Federation 17.1% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level in New Zealand?
Pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level in New Zealand was 18.3% 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 New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 22.5% in 2009.
What is the lowest pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 16.9% in 2012.
How does New Zealand rank for pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level?
New Zealand ranks 26th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: female 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is down 18.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this New Zealand 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/