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How do European pupils perform in science?
With 527 points in the 2025 PISA test in science, Estonia tops the EU rankings, while Cyprus is last with 411 points. The EU-wide average stands at around 476 points, compared to an OECD average of 482 points.
Source: OECD (2026)
Note: PISA assesses 15-year-old pupils' ability to apply their knowledge and skills to tackle real-life challenges. In science, the OECD average score was 482 points in 2025, which was three points lower than in 2022 and seven points lower than in 2015. The EU average of 476 points is an unweighted average calculated from the average scores of the 27 EU member states, and does not constitute an official OECD aggregate for the EU.