Malaysia vs Philippines: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Malaysia
25.6%
in 2022
Philippines
26.1%
in 2022
Malaysia rank
62nd
Philippines rank
60th

Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time

  • Malaysia
  • Philippines
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How they compare

Philippines currently reports 26.1% against 25.6% in Malaysia, a difference of 0.5%.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.

Malaysia ranks 62nd and Philippines ranks 60th of 110 countries.

Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Philippines Difference Ahead
1980s 1.9% 15.2% 13.3% Philippines
2000s 11.4% 15.5% 4.1% Philippines
2010s 19.5% 30.8% 11.3% Philippines
2020s 25.6% 26.1% 0.4% Philippines

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Malaysia or Philippines?
Philippines, at 26.1% against 25.6% in Malaysia as of 2022.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Malaysia and Philippines?
0.5%, with Philippines ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Philippines?
5 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2022.
How do Malaysia and Philippines rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Malaysia ranks 62nd and Philippines ranks 60th of 110 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
110 places, 1,336 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.