China Tops Global Math Rankings for 15-Year-Old Students in 2026 PISA Results
China has been ranked the best in mathematics performance among 15-year-old students, according to the latest results from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) released in September 2026. This assessment compares the average math scores of students from various countries and economies.
PISA evaluates not just the ability to memorize formulas but also how well students can apply their math knowledge to real-life situations. More than 760,000 students from 91 countries participated in the 2025 assessment, representing around 33 million 15-year-olds worldwide.
Top 10 Countries in Mathematics
Here are the ten countries with the highest average scores in mathematics:
- China — 612 points (from Beijing, Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang)
- Singapore — 563 points
- Macao — 549 points
- Taiwan — 546 points
- Japan — 525 points
- South Korea — 522 points
- Hong Kong SAR — 522 points
- Estonia — 508 points
- Switzerland — 499 points
- United Kingdom — 488 points
China’s score of 612 points places it significantly ahead of Singapore, which ranks second with 563 points. Macao follows closely in third with 549 points. Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea also performed well, with scores ranging from 546 to 522 points.
Estonia stands out as the highest-ranked European country in the assessment, achieving an average score of 508. Switzerland and the United Kingdom complete the top ten, with scores of 499 and 488, respectively.
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