Malaysia - Educational attainment
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, female (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 92.57 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 92.57 in 2019, while its lowest value was 32.28 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 32.28 |
| 1996 | 63.18 |
| 2000 | 79.96 |
| 2005 | 75.83 |
| 2009 | 87.21 |
| 2010 | 88.03 |
| 2016 | 91.88 |
| 2019 | 92.57 |
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 96.09 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 96.09 in 2019, while its lowest value was 52.55 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 52.55 |
| 1996 | 77.26 |
| 2000 | 89.51 |
| 2005 | 88.58 |
| 2009 | 93.94 |
| 2010 | 94.36 |
| 2016 | 95.89 |
| 2019 | 96.09 |
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, total (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 94.37 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 94.37 in 2019, while its lowest value was 42.36 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 42.36 |
| 1996 | 70.31 |
| 2000 | 84.77 |
| 2005 | 82.36 |
| 2009 | 90.60 |
| 2010 | 91.22 |
| 2016 | 93.94 |
| 2019 | 94.37 |
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 75.04 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 75.04 in 2019, while its lowest value was 15.38 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed lower secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 15.38 |
| 1996 | 44.14 |
| 2000 | 51.70 |
| 2005 | 42.91 |
| 2009 | 63.57 |
| 2010 | 65.08 |
| 2016 | 72.20 |
| 2019 | 75.04 |
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 78.43 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 78.43 in 2019, while its lowest value was 27.24 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed lower secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 27.24 |
| 1996 | 55.16 |
| 2000 | 61.20 |
| 2005 | 49.92 |
| 2009 | 70.27 |
| 2010 | 71.31 |
| 2016 | 76.10 |
| 2019 | 78.43 |
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed lower secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 76.78 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 76.78 in 2019, while its lowest value was 21.28 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed lower secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 21.28 |
| 1996 | 49.72 |
| 2000 | 56.48 |
| 2005 | 46.50 |
| 2009 | 66.94 |
| 2010 | 68.22 |
| 2016 | 74.21 |
| 2019 | 76.78 |
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 23.44 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 23.44 in 2019, while its lowest value was 1.02 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.02 |
| 1996 | 5.52 |
| 2000 | 9.90 |
| 2005 | 4.85 |
| 2009 | 14.90 |
| 2010 | 15.70 |
| 2016 | 21.72 |
| 2019 | 23.44 |
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 21.70 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 21.70 in 2019, while its lowest value was 2.78 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 2.78 |
| 1996 | 8.14 |
| 2000 | 12.87 |
| 2005 | 5.37 |
| 2009 | 16.31 |
| 2010 | 17.03 |
| 2016 | 20.10 |
| 2019 | 21.70 |
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 22.55 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 22.55 in 2019, while its lowest value was 1.89 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.89 |
| 1996 | 6.85 |
| 2000 | 11.40 |
| 2005 | 5.12 |
| 2009 | 15.61 |
| 2010 | 16.37 |
| 2016 | 20.88 |
| 2019 | 22.55 |
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 62.96 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 62.96 in 2019, while its lowest value was 1.82 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1.82 |
| 1996 | 26.93 |
| 2000 | 33.44 |
| 2005 | 26.38 |
| 2009 | 47.85 |
| 2010 | 49.73 |
| 2016 | 58.61 |
| 2019 | 62.96 |
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 62.29 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 62.29 in 2019, while its lowest value was 4.56 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 4.56 |
| 1996 | 33.73 |
| 2000 | 39.33 |
| 2005 | 28.76 |
| 2009 | 50.96 |
| 2010 | 52.06 |
| 2016 | 58.07 |
| 2019 | 62.29 |
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Educational attainment, at least completed upper secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative) in Malaysia was 62.61 as of 2019. Its highest value over the past 39 years was 62.61 in 2019, while its lowest value was 3.18 in 1980.
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed upper secondary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.18 |
| 1996 | 30.37 |
| 2000 | 36.41 |
| 2005 | 27.60 |
| 2009 | 49.42 |
| 2010 | 50.90 |
| 2016 | 58.33 |
| 2019 | 62.61 |
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 12.31 |
| 2019 | 13.44 |
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 10.35 |
| 2019 | 11.38 |
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 11.31 |
| 2019 | 12.39 |
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.214 |
| 2019 | 0.258 |
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.300 |
| 2019 | 0.271 |
Educational attainment, Doctoral or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Doctoral or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.259 |
| 2019 | 0.265 |
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.59 |
| 2019 | 1.63 |
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.59 |
| 2019 | 1.62 |
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.59 |
| 2019 | 1.62 |
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed short-cycle tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.04 |
| 2016 | 20.37 |
| 2019 | 21.94 |
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed short-cycle tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.60 |
| 2016 | 17.39 |
| 2019 | 18.72 |
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Definition: The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed short-cycle tertiary education.
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (http://uis.unesco.org/)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.33 |
| 2016 | 18.84 |
| 2019 | 20.29 |
Classification
Topic: Education Indicators
Sub-Topic: Outcomes
