Netherlands: PISA science scores

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 Netherlands

PISA science scores

 Latest value 485.000
 Year 2026
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2006 - 2026
 Average 507.773
 Min - Max 485.000 - 524.862
 Source PISA/OECD
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The latest value from 2026 is 485 index points, a decline from 488.317 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 444.584 index points, based on data from 89 countries. Historically, the average for the Netherlands from 2006 to 2026 is 507.773 index points. The minimum value, 485 index points, was reached in 2026 while the maximum of 524.862 index points was recorded in 2006. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Netherlands: PISA science scores
 2026 485.000
 2022 488.317
 2018 503.384
 2015 508.575
 2012 522.056
 2009 522.218
 2006 524.862




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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