Germany: PISA science scores

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 Germany

PISA science scores

 Latest value 486.000
 Year 2026
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2006 - 2026
 Average 507.247
 Min - Max 486.000 - 524.121
 Source PISA/OECD
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The latest value from 2026 is 486 index points, a decline from 492.427 index points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 444.584 index points, based on data from 89 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 2006 to 2026 is 507.247 index points. The minimum value, 486 index points, was reached in 2026 while the maximum of 524.121 index points was recorded in 2012. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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 Recent values Germany: PISA science scores
 2026 486.000
 2022 492.427
 2018 502.989
 2015 509.141
 2012 524.121
 2009 520.405
 2006 515.649




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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