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Ranked: The Best Countries at Math

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Ranked: The Best Countries at Math

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Key Takeaways
Singapore leads the world in math performance.

Asian economies make up the global top five.

The United States falls below the OECD average, ranking 33rd out of the 35 countries on this
ranking.

Math skills are a foundational input into modern economies. They support innovation,
productivity, and long-term competitiveness. As technology and data-driven work become more
central, countries with stronger math outcomes often gain an edge.

This infographic ranks countries by their average math scores among 15–16 year-olds. The data
for this visualization comes from the OECD’s PISA 2022 assessment. PISA measures how well
students can apply math knowledge to practical problems, offering a global comparison of
education systems.

Scores typically range from below 400 to above 600. Top performers in this dataset score well
above the OECD average of 472.

East Asia Sets the Global Benchmark

Singapore ranks first with an average math score of 575.

Macau (SAR), Taiwan, Hong Kong (SAR), Japan, and South Korea also appear near the top of the
ranking. These economies have consistently prioritized math education through rigorous
programs and high academic expectations.

Rank Country Average PISA Score

1 🇸🇬 Singapore 575

2 🇲🇴 Macau 552

3 🇹🇼 Taiwan 547

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Rank Country Average PISA Score

4 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 540

5 🇯🇵 Japan 536

6 🇰🇷 South Korea 527

7 🇪🇪 Estonia 510

8 🇨🇭 Switzerland 508

9 🇨🇦 Canada 497

10 🇳🇱 Netherlands 493

11 🇮🇪 Ireland 492

12 🇧🇪 Belgium 489

13 🇩🇰 Denmark 489

14 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 489

15 🇵🇱 Poland 489

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Europe’s Strong, Steady Performers

Several European countries cluster just above or around the 500 mark. Estonia leads the region,
followed closely by Switzerland and the Netherlands. Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, and Poland also
post solid results.

How North America Compares

Canada ranks ninth overall with a score of 497, standing out as one of the strongest performers
outside East Asia and Europe. The United States ranks lower at 465, below the OECD average.

Countries from Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America are absent from the list, reflecting
long-standing gaps in educational performance across regions.

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