South Korea: PISA reading scores
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| South Korea |
PISA reading scores |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 501.000 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Measure | index points |
| Data availability | 2000 - 2026 |
| Average | 526.425 |
| Min - Max | 501.000 - 556.022 |
| Source | PISA/OECD |
| Available for | Data download |
The latest value from 2026 is 501 index points, a decline from 515.415 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 421.625 index points, based on data from 88 countries. Historically, the average for South Korea from 2000 to 2026 is 526.425 index points. The minimum value, 501 index points, was reached in 2026 while the maximum of 556.022 index points was recorded in 2006.
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| Recent values | South Korea: PISA reading scores |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 501.000 |
| 2022 | 515.415 |
| 2018 | 514.052 |
| 2015 | 517.437 |
| 2012 | 535.790 |
| 2009 | 539.267 |
| 2006 | 556.022 |
| 2003 | 534.091 |
Definition: Measure of the 15-year-old school pupils' scholastic performance on reading from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) run by the OECD.
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