Malaysia vs North Macedonia: Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+

Malaysia
96.0%
in 2022
North Macedonia
96.3%
in 2024
Malaysia rank
63rd
North Macedonia rank
61st

Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ over time

  • Malaysia
  • North Macedonia
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How they compare

North Macedonia currently reports 96.3% against 96.0% in Malaysia, a difference of 0.3%.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2005 it was North Macedonia ahead.

Malaysia ranks 63rd and North Macedonia ranks 61st of 134 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 1 and North Macedonia in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia North Macedonia Difference Ahead
2000s 91.3% 91.3% 0.0% North Macedonia
2010s 95.4% 95.1% 0.3% Malaysia
2020s 96.0% 97.3% 1.2% North Macedonia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+, Malaysia or North Macedonia?
North Macedonia, at 96.3% against 96.0% in Malaysia as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ between Malaysia and North Macedonia?
0.3%, with North Macedonia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and North Macedonia?
6 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2022.
How do Malaysia and North Macedonia rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+?
Malaysia ranks 63rd and North Macedonia ranks 61st of 134 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (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 primary, population 25+ years, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
134 places, 2,259 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed primary education.