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

Republic of Korea: PISA: Male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 5 was 14.7% in 2018. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2018)
14.7%
Change on year
up 3.9%
World rank
4th
of 53 countries
All-time high
19.9%
in 2012
All-time low
14.2%
in 2015
Years of data
6
2003–2018

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

051015202003201020182003: 18.92006: 192009: 18.52012: 19.92015: 14.22018: 14.7

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in Republic of Korea is 14.7%, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.9% on the previous year and down 20.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in Republic of Korea peaked at 19.9% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 14.2%, in 2015.

Republic of Korea ranks 4th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 18.8% 18.5% 19.0% 3
2010s 16.3% 14.2% 19.9% 3

Countries ranked near Republic of Korea

  1. 1 Macau, China 20.4% compare
  2. 2 Hong Kong (China) 18.9% compare
  3. 3 Japan 15.8% compare
  4. 5 Netherlands 14.5% compare
  5. 6 Belgium 13.8% compare
  6. 7 Estonia 13.1% 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 (%). level 5 in Republic of Korea?
Pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 in Republic of Korea was 14.7% 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 Republic of Korea?
The highest recorded value was 19.9% in 2012.
What is the lowest pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 recorded in Republic of Korea?
The lowest recorded value was 14.2% in 2015.
How does Republic of Korea rank for pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5?
Republic of Korea ranks 4th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: male 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 5 rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
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 (%). 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
Last refreshed

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/