PISA: Mean performance on the mathematics scale. Male in South Korea
South Korea: PISA: Mean performance on the mathematics scale. Male was 527.86 in 2018. ▼ Falling
PISA: Mean performance on the mathematics scale. Male in South Korea, 2000–2018
Source: OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Analysis
The most recent figure for pisa: mean performance on the mathematics scale. male in South Korea is 527.86, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, pisa: mean performance on the mathematics scale. male in South Korea peaked at 562.11 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 520.77, in 2015.
That places South Korea 5th out of 56 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
PISA: Mean performance on the mathematics scale. Male in South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 559 | — |
| 2003 | 551.71 | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 552.02 | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 547.82 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 562.11 | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 520.77 | -7.4% |
| 2018 | 527.86 | +1.4% |
South Korea compared with similar countries
- South Korea's 527.86 is above the median for high income countries, which is 498.89, 1.1× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- South Korea's 527.86 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 513.37, 1.0× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 552.64 | 547.82 | 559 | 4 |
| 2010s | 536.91 | 520.77 | 562.11 | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Korea
- 2 Hong Kong 548.46 compare
- 3 Liechtenstein 545.51 compare
- 4 Japan 532.16 compare
- 6 Estonia 527.64 compare
- 7 Netherlands 519.91 compare
- 8 Switzerland 518.66 compare
More education data for South Korea
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.79 (2022)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.94 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 233,046 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 76 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 434,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 412,067 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.66 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.51 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -4.15 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is pisa: mean performance on the mathematics scale. male in South Korea?
- Pisa: mean performance on the mathematics scale. male in South Korea was 527.86 in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
- What is the highest pisa: mean performance on the mathematics scale. male recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 562.11 in 2012.
- What is the lowest pisa: mean performance on the mathematics scale. male recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 520.77 in 2015.
- How does South Korea rank for pisa: mean performance on the mathematics scale. male?
- South Korea ranks 5th out of 56 countries with data for 2018.
- Is pisa: mean performance on the mathematics scale. male rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Korea data come from?
- The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: Mean performance on the mathematics scale. Male. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Average score of 15-year-old male students on the PISA mathematics scale. The metric for the overall mathematics scale is based on a mean for OECD countries of 500 points and a standard deviation of 100 points. 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/