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According to a new OECD PISA comparison reported by the Iceland Monitor on 9 September 2026, Iceland’s performance in international student assessments has declined more than any other country among the more than 70 participating nations.
The comparison covers the period since 2015 and shows that Iceland’s overall scores in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) have fallen at a rate that exceeds the decline observed in all other countries and territories included in the study.
While the report does not provide specific score figures, it highlights that the decline is the largest recorded among the OECD member states and associated economies participating in the PISA assessment.
These findings suggest a significant shift in Iceland’s educational outcomes relative to its international peers, prompting concerns among policymakers and educators about the factors contributing to the downturn.
For further details, readers can consult the full OECD PISA report and related analyses published by the Iceland Monitor.
Article source: icelandmonitor.mbl.is | Image credit: Are Phones Making the World’s Students Dumber? – The Atlantic
