Back to the Japanese Scorecard

Japan’s PISA Scores (Science)

#4 of 70 in the PISA Scores progress rankings

OECD's Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Science metric measures the capacity of 15-year-old students to apply scientific principles in practical contexts. It evaluates understanding, investigative aptitude, and reasoning skills, providing insight into the effectiveness of science education (higher is better).

Latest (2022)
547 points
Year-over-year
+18 points
Change since start (2006→2022)
+16 points

Key insights

  • From 2006 to 2022, PISA Scores (Science) changed by +16 points.
  • Most recent year-over-year change (2018→2022): +18 points.
  • Lowest level: 529 points in 2018.
  • Highest level: 547 points in 2012.

PISA Scores Chart (2006–2022)

*Average based on available data from 193 UN member countries

PISA Scores Table (2006–2022)

PISA Scores (Science) — Japan
Year PISA Scores (Science)
2006 531 points
2009 539 points
2012 547 points
2015 538 points
2018 529 points
2022 547 points

Source: OECD