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Japan’s PISA Scores (Math)

#4 of 71 in the PISA Scores progress rankings

OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Math assessment examines how well 15-year-old students use reasoning and problem solving in mathematics. It determines their aptitude in applying mathematical ideas to real-life situations and highlights strengths and gaps in quantitative skills (higher is better).

Latest (2022)
536 points
Year-over-year
+9 points
Change since start (2003→2022)
+2 points

Key insights

  • From 2003 to 2022, PISA Scores (Math) changed by +2 points.
  • Most recent year-over-year change (2018→2022): +9 points.
  • Lowest level: 523 points in 2006.
  • Highest level: 536 points in 2012.

PISA Scores Chart (2003–2022)

*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries

PISA Scores Table (2003–2022)

PISA Scores (Math) — Japan
Year PISA Scores (Math)
2003 534 points
2006 523 points
2009 529 points
2012 536 points
2015 532 points
2018 527 points
2022 536 points

Source: OECD