Saudi Arabia: PISA science scores

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 Saudi Arabia

PISA science scores

 Latest value 390.388
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2018 - 2022
 Average 388.317
 Min - Max 386.246 - 390.388
 Source PISA/OECD
The latest value from 2022 is 390.388 index points, an increase from 386.246 index points in 2018. In comparison, the world average is 449.005 index points, based on data from 78 countries. Historically, the average for Saudi Arabia from 2018 to 2022 is 388.317 index points. The minimum value, 386.246 index points, was reached in 2018 while the maximum of 390.388 index points was recorded in 2022. See the global rankings or world map 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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