PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 in Iceland

Iceland: PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 was 8.5% in 2018. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2018)
8.5%
Change on year
up 8.1%
World rank
27th
of 53 countries
All-time high
11.6%
in 2009
All-time low
7.9%
in 2015
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 in Iceland, 2003–2018

02.557.51012.52003201020182003: 11.42006: 10.72009: 11.62012: 8.92015: 7.92018: 8.5

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

Analysis

Iceland recorded 8.5% for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in 2018.

That represents a change of up 8.1% on the previous year and down 26.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in Iceland peaked at 11.6% in 2009 and was at its lowest, 7.9%, in 2015.

Iceland ranks 27th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.2% 10.7% 11.6% 3
2010s 8.5% 7.9% 8.9% 3

Countries ranked near Iceland

  1. 24 Luxembourg 9.2% compare
  2. 25 Slovak Republic 9.1% compare
  3. 26 Australia 8.7% compare
  4. 28 Ireland 8.5% compare
  5. 29 Latvia 8.3% compare
  6. 30 Israel 8.1% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places β†’

More reference data data for Iceland

All data for Iceland β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in Iceland?
Pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in Iceland was 8.5% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 recorded in Iceland?
The highest recorded value was 11.6% in 2009.
What is the lowest pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 recorded in Iceland?
The lowest recorded value was 7.9% in 2015.
How does Iceland rank for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5?
Iceland ranks 27th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 rising or falling in Iceland?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Iceland 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 (%). Level 5. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5
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
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Percentage of 15-year-old male students scoring higher than 607 but lower than or equal to 669 on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 5, students can develop and work with models for complex situations, identifying constraints and specifying assumptions. They can select, compare, and evaluate appropriate problem-solving strategies for dealing with complex problems related to these models. Students at this level can work strategically using broad, well-developed thinking and reasoning skills, appropriate linked representations, symbolic and formal characterizations, and insight pertaining to these situations. They begin to reflect on their work and can formulate and communicate their interpretations and reasoning. 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/