Malaysia: PISA math scores

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 Malaysia

PISA math scores

 Latest value 408.687
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2012 - 2022
 Average 423.136
 Min - Max 408.687 - 440.208
 Source PISA/OECD
The latest value from 2022 is 408.687 index points, a decline from 440.208 index points in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 439.569 index points, based on data from 78 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 2012 to 2022 is 423.136 index points. The minimum value, 408.687 index points, was reached in 2022 while the maximum of 440.208 index points was recorded in 2018. 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 mathematics from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) run by the OECD.

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