Malaysia: Male literacy rate, ages 15-24

The latest value from 1991 is 95.91 percent, an increase from 89.5 percent in 1980. In comparison, the world average is 86.96 percent, based on data from 23 countries. Historically, the average for Malaysia from 1980 to 1991 is 92.71 percent. The minimum value, 89.5 percent, was reached in 1980 while the maximum of 95.91 percent was recorded in 1991. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Youth literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15-24 who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.