Costa Rica: PISA science scores

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 Costa Rica

PISA science scores

 Latest value 410.987
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2012 - 2022
 Average 418.892
 Min - Max 410.987 - 429.351
 Source PISA/OECD
The latest value from 2022 is 410.987 index points, a decline from 415.622 index points in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 449.005 index points, based on data from 78 countries. Historically, the average for Costa Rica from 2012 to 2022 is 418.892 index points. The minimum value, 410.987 index points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 429.351 index points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: Measure of the 15-year-old school pupils' scholastic performance on science from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) run by the OECD.

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