Malaysia Secondary Enrollment
School enrollment, secondary (% gross) SE.SEC.ENRR
Malaysia's secondary enrollment was 82.92% in 2025, ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1970–2025.
Overview
Malaysia's secondary enrollment stood at 82.92% in 2025, a rise of +2.64pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 82.92% by 2025. Malaysia ranked 122nd globally.
Malaysia’s secondary school enrollment has risen markedly from 40.62 % in 1970 to 82.92 % in 2025, placing the country 122nd globally. The expansion accelerated after the 1990s, culminating in an all‑time peak of 83.28 % in 2014, a level only slightly above the 2025 figure. This performance is comparable to peers such as the Marshall Islands, which recorded 83.34 % in the same year, and the Bahamas at 81.74 %. Over the 55‑year coverage period, enrollment growth reflects sustained public investment in education and broader socioeconomic development, yet the modest decline from the 2014 peak suggests emerging constraints, possibly from demographic shifts or funding pressures. Continued policy focus on school infrastructure, teacher quality and equitable access will be crucial to maintain upward momentum, and any intensification of these reforms could push Malaysia’s secondary enrollment beyond its recent plateau.
Data & projection
| Year | Secondary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 86.63% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 84.77% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 82.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 82.92% | +2.64pp | #122 |
| 2024 | 80.28% | +0.83pp | #48 |
| 2023 | 79.45% | +0.61pp | #108 |
| 2022 | 78.83% | +3.87pp | #114 |
| 2021 | 74.96% | +1.72pp | #119 |
| 2020 | 73.25% | −2.08pp | #121 |
| 2019 | 75.32% | +0.84pp | #114 |
| 2018 | 74.49% | −4.40pp | #114 |
| 2017 | 78.89% | −0.94pp | #104 |
| 2016 | 79.83% | −1.68pp | #106 |
| 2015 | 81.51% | −1.77pp | #108 |
| 2014 | 83.28% | +2.35pp | #101 |
| 2013 | 80.94% | −0.30pp | #96 |
| 2012 | 81.24% | +3.64pp | #99 |
| 2011 | 77.59% | +0.38pp | #101 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Malaysia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2011. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw secondary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Malaysia's secondary enrollment was 82.92% in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 3.3% increase from the previous year.
Malaysia's secondary enrollment peaked at 83.28% in 2014.
The lowest secondary enrollment in Malaysia was 40.62% in 1970.
Malaysia ranks 122nd globally in secondary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.SEC.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Malaysia's secondary enrollment is projected to reach 82.92% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The secondary enrollment of Malaysia in 2025 was 82.92%. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_malaysia_secondary-enrollment,
title = {Malaysia Secondary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/malaysia/secondary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}