India vs Malawi: Duration of compulsory education

India
8
in 2025
Malawi
8
in 2025
India rank
156th
Malawi rank
156th

Duration of compulsory education over time

  • India
  • Malawi
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How they compare

India currently reports 8 against 8 in Malawi, a difference of 0.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Malawi has been ahead every year.

India ranks 156th and Malawi ranks 156th of 200 countries.

Head to head by decade

Decade India Malawi Difference Ahead
2000s 8 8 0 β€”
2010s 8 8 0 β€”
2020s 8 8 0 β€”

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher duration of compulsory education, India or Malawi?
India, at 8 against 8 in Malawi as of 2025.
What is the difference in duration of compulsory education between India and Malawi?
0, with India ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and Malawi?
17 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2025.
How do India and Malawi rank globally for duration of compulsory education?
India ranks 156th and Malawi ranks 156th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Duration of compulsory education. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Duration of compulsory education
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
205 places, 5,383 data points, 1975–2025
Last refreshed