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