In 2022, the average PISA Reading score for 15-year-olds in Sweden was 487 points, down from 506 points in 2018. Explore the historical series and compare Sweden with other economies below.
Student performance in Reading
Average score of 15-year-olds in the PISA assessment
Sweden
Year
Points
2022
487
2021
—
2020
—
2019
—
2018
506
2017
—
2016
—
2015
500
2014
—
2013
—
2012
483
2011
—
2010
—
2009
497
2008
—
2007
—
2006
507
2005
—
2004
—
2003
514
2002
—
2001
—
2000
516
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Student performance in Reading
About this indicator
This indicator measures the average PISA Reading score for 15-year-olds. The OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) assesses how well students near the end of compulsory schooling can use their knowledge and skills in contexts relevant to further learning, work and participation in society. In PISA, reading is defined as students’ capacity to understand, use, evaluate, reflect on and engage with texts in order to achieve one’s goals, develop one’s knowledge and potential, and participate in society. Scores are expressed in points on a common international scale.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.