Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malaysia
Malaysia: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.2 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malaysia, 1978–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malaysia stood at -1.2 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 153.4% on the previous year and up 42.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malaysia peaked at 3.92 % change on previous year in 2000 and was at its lowest, -2.22 % change on previous year, in 2015.
That places Malaysia 156th out of 218 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1.99 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0.9064 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 1980 | 1.15 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 1981 | 1.26 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 1982 | 1.87 % change on previous year | +48.9% |
| 1983 | 2.3 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 1984 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -41.1% |
| 1985 | 2.34 % change on previous year | +73.1% |
| 1988 | 2.81 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1989 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1990 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1991 | 3.47 % change on previous year | +44.0% |
| 1992 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 1993 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -24.0% |
| 1994 | 1.91 % change on previous year | -25.6% |
| 1995 | 1.99 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 2.03 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1999 | 0.8318 % change on previous year | -59.1% |
| 2000 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +371.6% |
| 2001 | 0.2327 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 2002 | -0.7916 % change on previous year | -440.3% |
| 2003 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -298.4% |
| 2004 | 3.37 % change on previous year | +114.8% |
| 2005 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 2006 | 0.4784 % change on previous year | -64.5% |
| 2007 | 0.1268 % change on previous year | -73.5% |
| 2008 | 0.1267 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 0.1265 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 0.126 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 0.1262 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 2012 | 0.126 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 0.1259 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2014 | -2.08 % change on previous year | -1752.8% |
| 2015 | -2.22 % change on previous year | +6.6% |
| 2016 | -0.2207 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 2017 | -0.5282 % change on previous year | +139.3% |
| 2018 | -0.5249 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2019 | -0.0668 % change on previous year | -87.3% |
| 2020 | 0.4999 % change on previous year | -848.3% |
| 2021 | 0.2002 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 2022 | -2.05 % change on previous year | -1125.8% |
| 2023 | 2.24 % change on previous year | -209.2% |
| 2024 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -153.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.45 % change on previous year | 0.9064 % change on previous year | 1.99 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 1.95 % change on previous year | 1.15 % change on previous year | 2.81 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 2.32 % change on previous year | 0.8318 % change on previous year | 3.47 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.05 % change on previous year | -0.7916 % change on previous year | 3.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.5135 % change on previous year | -2.22 % change on previous year | 0.1262 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0616 % change on previous year | -2.05 % change on previous year | 2.24 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 153 Estonia -1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Iceland -1.17 % change on previous year compare
- 155 Saint Helena -1.19 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Colombia -1.2 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Thailand -1.23 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Andorra -1.24 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Malaysia
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 217,105 (2024)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 0 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 475,967 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 460,041 (2024)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 2.64 million (2024)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 3.06 million (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.2 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0859 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malaysia?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Malaysia was -1.2 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.92 % change on previous year in 2000.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.22 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Malaysia rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Malaysia ranks 156th out of 218 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.