Australia vs Malaysia: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes
Australia
1.45 million
in 2024
Malaysia
1.42 million
in 2024
Australia rank
44th
Malaysia rank
46th
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- Australia
- Malaysia
How they compare
Australia currently reports 1.45 million against 1.42 million in Malaysia, a difference of 33,620.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Malaysia ahead.
Australia ranks 44th and Malaysia ranks 46th of 200 countries.
Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.38 million | 1.38 million | 3,304 | Australia |
| 2020s | 1.42 million | 1.38 million | 41,752 | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes, Australia or Malaysia?
- Australia, at 1.45 million against 1.42 million in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes between Australia and Malaysia?
- 33,620, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Malaysia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
- How do Australia and Malaysia rank globally for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Australia ranks 44th and Malaysia ranks 46th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in lower secondary 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