Secondary Gross Enrollment Rate in Malaysia

Malaysia: Secondary Gross Enrollment Rate was 80.28 in 2024. β–² Rising

Latest (2024)
80.28
Change on year
up 1.0%
World rank
137th
of 203 countries
All-time high
83.28
in 2014
All-time low
40.62
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2024

Secondary Gross Enrollment Rate in Malaysia, 1970–2024

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Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, secondary gross enrollment rate in Malaysia stood at 80.28.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 3.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, secondary gross enrollment rate in Malaysia peaked at 83.28 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 40.62, in 1970.

That places Malaysia 137th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 54 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 51.19 40.62 59.39 9
1980s 65.29 59.63 70.26 10
1990s 68.76 65.02 79.09 10
2000s 76.39 74.25 80.57 10
2010s 79.03 74.49 83.28 10
2020s 77.35 73.25 80.28 5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 134 Namibia 81.96 compare
  2. 135 Romania 81.63 compare
  3. 136 Puerto Rico 81.48 compare
  4. 138 India 79.59 compare
  5. 139 Bahamas 79.49 compare
  6. 140 Maldives 79.36 compare

See the full ranking of 204 places β†’

More gender data for Malaysia

All data for Malaysia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is secondary gross enrollment rate in Malaysia?
Secondary gross enrollment rate in Malaysia was 80.28 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest secondary gross enrollment rate recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 83.28 in 2014.
What is the lowest secondary gross enrollment rate recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 40.62 in 1970.
How does Malaysia rank for secondary gross enrollment rate?
Malaysia ranks 137th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
Is secondary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is down 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Secondary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Secondary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
204 places, 7,407 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.