First published 9/24/2026, 2:01:15 AM · Last updated 9/24/2026, 2:01:15 AM

PISA 2025: Latin American countries score below OECD averages; Argentina posts worst result since it began participating

The PISA 2025 report, released Tuesday, found that all 13 Latin American countries assessed scored below OECD averages in reading, mathematics and science. The edition was marked by broad declines and by Argentina recording its worst performance since it began taking part in the test (title states since 2006).

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Why it matters

The source reports region-wide declines in PISA 2025 scores—all 13 assessed Latin American countries below OECD averages in the three measured subjects—and highlights Argentina’s worst recorded performance since it began participating (title references 2006).

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Latin America falls back in PISA 2025 as Argentina posts its worst score since 2006

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