Japan’s PISA Scores (Reading)
#3 of 71 in the PISA Scores progress rankings
OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Reading evaluates 15-year-olds’ ability to comprehend and analyze texts. It measures skills in extracting information and critical evaluation, reflecting academic readiness and literacy competence (higher is better).
Latest (2022)
516 points
Year-over-year
+12 points
Change since start (2000→2022)
-6 points
Key insights
- From 2000 to 2022, PISA Scores (Reading) changed by -6 points.
- Most recent year-over-year change (2018→2022): +12 points.
- Lowest level: 498 points in 2003.
- Highest level: 538 points in 2012.
PISA Scores Chart (2000–2022)
*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries
PISA Scores Table (2000–2022)
| Year | PISA Scores (Reading) |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 522 points |
| 2003 | 498 points |
| 2006 | 498 points |
| 2009 | 520 points |
| 2012 | 538 points |
| 2015 | 516 points |
| 2018 | 504 points |
| 2022 | 516 points |
Source: OECD