PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Le in Republic of Korea

Republic of Korea: PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Le was 5.6% in 2018. β–² Rising

Latest (2018)
5.6%
Change on year
down 17.9%
World rank
40th
of 53 countries
All-time high
6.8%
in 2015
All-time low
2.3%
in 2003
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Le in Republic of Korea, 2003–2018

2345672003201020182003: 2.32006: 2.72009: 2.52012: 2.92015: 6.82018: 5.6

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

Analysis

Republic of Korea recorded 5.6% for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below le in 2018.

The figure is down 17.9% on the previous year and up 126.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below le in Republic of Korea peaked at 6.8% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2.3%, in 2003.

Republic of Korea ranks 40th of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.5% 2.3% 2.7% 3
2010s 5.1% 2.9% 6.8% 3

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 37 Sweden 6.4% compare
  2. 38 Belgium 6.4% compare
  3. 39 United Kingdom 6.1% compare
  4. 41 Slovenia 5.1% compare
  5. 42 Canada 5.1% compare
  6. 43 Netherlands 4.7% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places β†’

More reference data data for Republic of Korea

All data for Republic of Korea β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below le in Republic of Korea?
Pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below le in Republic of Korea was 5.6% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below le recorded in Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 6.8% in 2015.
What is the lowest pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below le recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 2.3% in 2003.
How does Republic of Korea rank for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below le?
Republic of Korea ranks 40th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). below le rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is up 126.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Republic of Korea data come from?
The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Level 1. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Below Level 1
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 male students below the lowest proficiency level (scoring 358 or below) on the PISA mathematics scale. Students below Level 1 may be able to perform very direct and straightforward mathematical tasks, such as reading a single value from a well-labeled chart or table where the labels on the chart match the words in the stimulus and question, so that the selection criteria are clear and the relationship between the chart and the aspects of the context depicted are evident, and performing arithmetic calculations with whole numbers by following clear and well-defined instructions. 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/