Malaysia: Literacy rate

The latest value from 1991 is 82.92 percent, an increase from 69.52 percent in 1980. In comparison, the world average is 73.23 percent, based on data from 24 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 1980 to 1991 is 76.22 percent. The minimum value, 69.52 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 82.92 percent was recorded in 1991. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.