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Malaysia Adult Literacy Rate

Malaysia's adult literacy rate rose to 96% in 2022, up from 95% in 2019, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 1% from the previous year. Malaysia has adult literacy rate higher than the global median (96.00% vs median 93.38%). Within Asia, it ranks 23rd out of 41 countries.

Yearly Historical Data (1980-2022)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2022 96%
2019 95%
2018 95%
2017 95%
2016 95%
2010 93%
1991 83%
1980 70%
Malaysia Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Malaysia aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 40.7 points 41.2 points 2021
Happiness Index 5.96 points 5.97 points 2024
Homicide Rate 0.72 0.76 2021
Population 35.56M 35.13M 2024
Poverty Rate 0% 0% 2021
Primary Enrollment Rate 98.84% 97.76% 2023