Malaysia vs Viet Nam: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$
Malaysia
7,261 millions
in 2023
Viet Nam
5,687 millions
in 2013
Malaysia rank
34th
Viet Nam rank
36th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Malaysia
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 7,261 millions against 5,687 millions in Viet Nam, a difference of 1,574 millions.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.3 times Viet Nam's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 34th and Viet Nam ranks 36th of 146 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14,818 millions | 3,433 millions | 11,385 millions | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 14,294 millions | 4,869 millions | 9,425 millions | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$, Malaysia or Viet Nam?
- Malaysia, at 7,261 millions against 5,687 millions in Viet Nam as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ between Malaysia and Viet Nam?
- 1,574 millions, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Viet Nam?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2013.
- How do Malaysia and Viet Nam rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Malaysia ranks 34th and Viet Nam ranks 36th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). 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