Literate and illiterate world population in Malaysia
Malaysia: Literate and illiterate world population was 4.23 in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Literate and illiterate world population in Malaysia, 1950–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2022, literate and illiterate world population in Malaysia stood at 4.23. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.9% on the previous year and down 38.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, literate and illiterate world population in Malaysia peaked at 62.5 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 4.23, in 2022.
Malaysia ranks 78th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Literate and illiterate world population in Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 62.5 | — |
| 1980 | 30.48 | -51.2% |
| 1991 | 17.08 | -44.0% |
| 2000 | 11.31 | -33.8% |
| 2010 | 6.88 | -39.2% |
| 2016 | 5.12 | -25.6% |
| 2017 | 4.92 | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 5.15 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 5.03 | -2.3% |
| 2022 | 4.23 | -15.9% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 4.23 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.55, 93% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 4.23 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.96, 1.1× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 62.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 1 |
| 1980s | 30.48 | 30.48 | 30.48 | 1 |
| 1990s | 17.08 | 17.08 | 17.08 | 1 |
| 2000s | 11.31 | 11.31 | 11.31 | 1 |
| 2010s | 5.42 | 4.92 | 6.88 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4.23 | 4.23 | 4.23 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More population data for Malaysia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.2671 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -5.88 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.2671 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.2686 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 41,032 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8625 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.278 (2100)
- Population density 134 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.91 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is literate and illiterate world population in Malaysia?
- Literate and illiterate world population in Malaysia was 4.23 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 62.5 in 1950.
- What is the lowest literate and illiterate world population recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.23 in 2022.
- How does Malaysia rank for literate and illiterate world population?
- Malaysia ranks 78th out of 128 countries with data for 2022.
- Is literate and illiterate world population rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Literate and illiterate world population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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