Proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at in Malaysia

Malaysia: Proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at was 41.8% in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
41.8%
Change on year
down 44.9%
World rank
47th
of 53 countries
All-time high
92.8%
in 2003
All-time low
40.7%
in 2009
Years of data
7
2003–2017

Proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at in Malaysia, 2003–2017

0204060801002003201020172003: 92.82007: 82.52009: 40.72011: 65.42012: 48.22015: 75.82017: 41.8

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at in Malaysia is 41.8%, measured in 2017.

That represents a change of down 44.9% on the previous year and down 49.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at in Malaysia peaked at 92.8% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 40.7%, in 2009.

Malaysia ranks 47th of 53 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at in Malaysia, year by year

Annual values for Proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in mathematics (%) in Malaysia, 2003 to 2017.
Year Value Change
2003 92.8%
2007 82.5% -11.1%
2009 40.7% -50.7%
2011 65.4% +60.8%
2012 48.2% -26.2%
2015 75.8% +57.1%
2017 41.8% -44.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 72.0% 40.7% 92.8% 3
2010s 57.8% 41.8% 75.8% 4

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 44 Uruguay 47.6% compare
  2. 45 Thailand 46.2% compare
  3. 46 Jordan 44.7% compare
  4. 48 Argentina 37.6% compare
  5. 49 Mexico 35.4% compare
  6. 50 South Africa 34.3% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at in Malaysia?
Proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at in Malaysia was 41.8% in 2017, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 92.8% in 2003.
What is the lowest proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 40.7% in 2009.
How does Malaysia rank for proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at?
Malaysia ranks 47th out of 53 countries with data for 2017.
Is proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is down 49.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in mathematics (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Proportion of children at the end of lower secondary achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in mathematics (%)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
53 places, 322 data points, 2003–2017
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