Australia vs Malaysia: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes
Australia
1.19 million
in 2024
Malaysia
1.22 million
in 2024
Australia rank
39th
Malaysia rank
37th
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes over time
- Australia
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 1.22 million against 1.19 million in Australia, a difference of 29,230.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 39th and Malaysia ranks 37th of 196 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.21 million | 1.32 million | 108,646 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 1.15 million | 1.21 million | 54,936 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes, Australia or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 1.22 million against 1.19 million in Australia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes between Australia and Malaysia?
- 29,230, with Malaysia 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 upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Australia ranks 39th and Malaysia ranks 37th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in upper 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