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    Global Average PISA Score

    Last updated: February 10, 2026

    478

    score

    The global average PISA score is approximately 478 across reading, maths, and science. Singapore leads at 575, followed by Japan (547) and South Korea (527). Scores dropped significantly in 2022 post-COVID, the largest decline in PISA history.

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    Source: OECD

    Global Average PISA Score by Country

    Country Value (score) ↓Source
    Singapore575OECD
    China555OECD
    Japan547OECD
    South Korea527OECD
    Switzerland508OECD
    Canada507OECD
    Australia494OECD
    United Kingdom494OECD
    Netherlands493OECD
    United States489OECD
    Germany475OECD
    France474OECD
    United Arab Emirates432OECD
    Saudi Arabia389OECD
    Brazil379OECD

    Why This Average Exists

    PISA scores provide the most comprehensive international comparison of education quality, influencing education policy and reform in 80+ participating countries.

    Factors That Affect Global Average PISA Score

    • Education spending
    • Teacher quality
    • Socioeconomic background
    • School autonomy
    • Curriculum design
    • Digital skills

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    Methodology & Data Sources

    The data presented on this page is compiled from publicly available datasets published by international organizations including the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), International Labour Organization (ILO), United Nations, NASA, and national statistical agencies.

    Global averages are calculated using population-weighted or arithmetic means depending on the metric. Country-level data reflects the most recent available figures, typically from 2022–2024. Where gaps exist, the latest available data point is used.

    All figures are subject to revision as source organizations update their datasets. For the most authoritative data, we encourage consulting the original sources linked in the table above.

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