Australia vs Malaysia: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes
Australia
1.03 million
in 2024
Malaysia
936,008
in 2024
Australia rank
36th
Malaysia rank
39th
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes over time
- Australia
- Malaysia
How they compare
Australia currently reports 1.03 million against 936,008 in Malaysia, a difference of 97,532.
That makes Australia's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Malaysia ahead.
Australia ranks 36th and Malaysia ranks 39th of 180 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 894,481 | 947,150 | 52,669 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 995,388 | 940,520 | 54,869 | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes, Australia or Malaysia?
- Australia, at 1.03 million against 936,008 in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes between Australia and Malaysia?
- 97,532, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Malaysia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Malaysia rank globally for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Australia ranks 36th and Malaysia ranks 39th of 180 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release