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Latvia’s PISA Scores (Science)

#16 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)
494 points
Year-over-year
+7 points
Change since start (2006→2022)
+4 points

Key insights

  • From 2006 to 2022, PISA Scores (Science) changed by +4 points.
  • Most recent year-over-year change (2018→2022): +7 points.
  • Lowest level: 487 points in 2018.
  • Highest level: 502 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) — Latvia
Year PISA Scores (Science)
2006 490 points
2009 494 points
2012 502 points
2015 490 points
2018 487 points
2022 494 points

Source: OECD