Finland’s PISA scores fall again in reading and maths:
Finland’s 2025 PISA results show further declines in reading and mathematics, while science performance ...
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Finland’s PISA Reading and Maths Scores Decline AgainThe 2025 assessment included 7,668 Finnish pupils from 235 schools; Finland remained above the OECD average in science.
Key FactsSep 8, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: helsinkitimes.fi
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: helsinkitimes.fi
- Finland scored 474 points in reading, 16 fewer than in 2022; more than one quarter remained below the basic proficiency level.
- Finland ranked 22nd or 23rd in mathematics, depending on the final table; nearly one-third were in the low-performing group.
- Finland scored 504 points in science, ranking 12th; the decline from 511 in 2022 was not statistically significant.
- Only 41 percent said they try harder when schoolwork becomes difficult, the lowest share in the comparison.
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