In 2023, around ******* male students and ******* female students were enrolled in public higher institutions in Malaysia. While the number of male students enrolled had steadily decreased since 2019, there was still a significantly higher number of females than male students. This reflected the worldwide trend of more women entering higher education than men. High enrollment numbers, low workforce participation rates Despite this, the realities of gender inequality were felt soon after graduation. In 2023, women were still underrepresented in the workforce, where the labor force participation rate of male graduates was significantly higher than that of females. The average female employee still earned less than the average male employee, and once married, almost half of these women stopped participating in the workforce. Importance of women in the workforce The deficit in female economic contribution was reflected in a 2021 survey of the business sector in Malaysia, where at that time around ** percent of all board members were female. The expectations on women to carry out the traditional role of caregiver in the family could only go so far to explain these statistics. Many Malaysians seemed to be aware that more needed to be done to address gender inequality in the business sector. To meet the challenges of Industry 4.0, Malaysia cannot afford to lose the contribution of its increasingly highly educated and highly skilled women in the workforce.

This dataset shows the Number of students in Public University by Academic Qualification, Malaysia, 2000 - 2021. Note: 1) 2000-2007: Data is not available for Certificate, Matriculation and Professional. 2) 2000-2006: Data is not available for Others. 3) 2010-2021: Certificate not offered. 4) Others included the Advance Diploma, Pre-Diploma, and Pre-Session. Source : Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia No. of Views : 321

This dataset shows the Number of Higher Education Institutions by Type of Institution, Malaysia, 2000 - 2021. Footnote: 1) Teacher Education Institutes year 2016-2015 Includes English Language Teaching Centres, Malaysia (ELTC). 2) Community Colleges 2006-2012 Includes Kolej Tunku Abdul Rahman (KTAR) and Community Colleges. Source : Ministry of Education, Malaysia No. of Views : 699

In 2023, **** percent of all recent higher education graduates in Malaysia were in employment, while **** percent of such graduates were pursuing further studies. Higher education in Malaysia is made up of public and private universities, polytechnics, and community colleges, as well as private higher education institutions.

School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) in Malaysia was reported at 41.26 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

This dataset shows the Number of Academic Staff at Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEI) by Highest Education, Malaysia, 2001 - 2021. Others included Certificates, Advance Diploma and Professional. 2001-2007: Data for others is not available. Source: Planning, Research and Policy Coordination Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia No. of Views : 421

Malaysia Government Expenditure on Tertiary Education: % of Government Expenditure on Education data was reported at 23.390 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 30.507 % for 2013. Malaysia Government Expenditure on Tertiary Education: % of Government Expenditure on Education data is updated yearly, averaging 23.602 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2016, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 36.968 % in 2011 and a record low of 11.314 % in 1971. Malaysia Government Expenditure on Tertiary Education: % of Government Expenditure on Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Education Statistics. Expenditure on tertiary education is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on education. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

In 2023, there were more than ******* female students in higher education in Malaysia. By comparison, there were fewer men enrolled in universities, around ******* in the same year. Although there were more women with university education in Malaysia, labor participation of women was lower compared to men

The Global Gender Gap index score for educational attainment in Malaysia in 2021 was ****, with a score of * being absolute parity and a score of * being absolute imparity. Malaysia has the one of the biggest gender gap in South-east Asia. Nonetheless, gender equality in Malaysia is still higher than other Asian countries such as China and Japan.

Current education expenditure, tertiary (% of total expenditure in tertiary public institutions) in Malaysia was reported at 82.2 % in 2021, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Malaysia - Current education expenditure, tertiary (% of total expenditure in tertiary public institutions) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

This dataset shows the Number of Lecturers In Higher Education Institutions By Type of Institutions and Sex, Malaysia, 2000 - 2021. Note: 1) 2011, 2012, 2014 - Data is not available for Private Higher Education Institutions. 2) 2014 - Data is not available for Polytechnics. 3) 2014 - Data is not available for Public Universities. 4) 2014 - Data is not available for Teacher Education Institute. Source : Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia No. of Views : 544

In 2023, around *** million Malaysians in employment had secondary school education, making it the most common level of educational attainment among those in employment. In that year, the number of people in employment was around **** million.

This dataset shows the Number of Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEI) by Category, Malaysia, 2001 - 2021. Footnote Universities Standard of the PHEI Branch is a separate entity from PHEI Universities Standard (Including Distance Learning Education Institution (DLEI): Open University Malaysia (OUM), Wawasan Open University (WOU), Asia e - University (AeU), Al - Madinah International University (MEDIU), Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNITAR). Source: Planning, Research and Policy Coordination Division, Ministry of Education Malaysia

Malaysia Monthly Income: Diploma: RM4001 - RM5000 data was reported at 1.100 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.000 % for 2023. Malaysia Monthly Income: Diploma: RM4001 - RM5000 data is updated yearly, averaging 0.600 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.100 % in 2024 and a record low of 0.600 % in 2021. Malaysia Monthly Income: Diploma: RM4001 - RM5000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G077: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 4.828 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.976 % for 2015. Malaysia Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 5.574 % from Dec 1971 (Median) to 2016, with 32 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.658 % in 2002 and a record low of 3.959 % in 2008. Malaysia Government Expenditure on Education: Total: % of GDP data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.World Bank: Education Statistics. General government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) is expressed as a percentage of GDP. It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.; ; United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.; Median;

For 2021, the number of smartphone users in Malaysia was estimated to reach about ** million. With a growing population, the number of smartphone users in Malaysia is expected to increase by another **** million until 2025. Smartphone ownership versus income and education Almost everybody in Malaysia owns a smartphone. However, the younger generation tend to own smartphones more than the older generation. In a survey conducted on smartphone ownership, only ** percent of the respondents who were aged 65 years old and above had a smartphone. Income and education also seemed to have impact on digital connectivity, including smartphone ownership. A survey showed that about ** percent of respondents who earned at least 5,000 Malaysian ringgit and had tertiary education or more owned a smartphone. Connection to internet useOn average, Malaysians spend around *** hours on the internet and **** hours on social media daily. Internet and social media use were tied to smartphone ownership. Mobile messaging, taking pictures, and social networking were the most popular activities among Malaysian smartphone users. According to a survey conducted in February 2019, ** percent of respondents stated that they use their smartphone for text messaging and voice notes at least once a day.

This data set shows the number of labour force by the highest certificate obtained in all states, Malaysia for year 1982 until 2021. The statistics is derived from Labour Force Survey (LFS) which is conducted every month using household approach. Labour force refers to those who during the reference week of LFS, are in the 15-64 years age group and who are either employed or unemployed. Highest certificate obtained refers to the highest certificate obtained from public or private educational institution that provides formal education and is adopted from the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) as follows: a. UPSR/UPSRA or equivalent Refers to Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah/Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah Agama or equivalent. b. PT3/PMR/SRP/LCE/SRA or equivalent Refers to Pentaksiran Tingkatan 3, Penilaian Menengah Rendah, Sijil Rendah Pelajaran, Lower Certificate of Education, Sijil Rendah Agama or equivalent. c. SPM or equivalent Refers to Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or equivalent (Senior Cambridge Certificate, GCE O Level and Malaysia Certificate of Vocational Education). This includes basic skill certificate obtained from specific trades and technical skills institutions whereby the training period is at least six months such as GIATMARA certificate. d. STPM or equivalent Refers to Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia, Higher School Certificate or equivalent (Sijil Tinggi Agama and GCE A Level). e. Certificate Refers to certificate obtained from college, polytechnic or other institutions which offers formal education. Duration of certification should not be less than six months. f. Diploma Refers to diploma or equivalent certificate obtained after category c, d or e from university, college or polytechnic prior to a degree qualification. g. Degree Refers to degree (Bachelor, Masters or Ph.D) obtained from public or private higher institution or equivalent. h. No certificate Refers to those who are currently attending school or who have completed schooling without receiving any certificate. i. Not applicable Refers to those who have no formal education. LFS was not conducted during the years 1991 and 1994.

This dataset shows the number of labour force by educational attainment for all states in Malaysia for year 1982 until 2021. The statistics is derived from Labour Force Survey (LFS) which is conducted every month using household approach. Labour force refers to those who during the reference week of LFS, are in the 15-64 years age group and who are either employed or unemployed. Educational attainment refers to the highest level in which a person has completed schooling or is currently attending school in a public or private educational institution that provides formal education and is categorised as follows: a. No formal education Refers to persons who have never attended school in any of the educational institutions that provide formal education. b. Primary Refers to those whose highest level of education attained is from Standard 1 to 6 or equivalent. c. Secondary Refers to those whose highest level of education attained is from Form 1 to 5 (including remove class), General Certificate of Education (GCE) O Level or equivalent. This includes basic skill programmes in specific trades and technical skills institutions whereby the training period is at least six months. d. Tertiary Refers to those whose highest level of education is above Form 5. W.P. Labuan is gazetted as a Federal Territory in 1984 while W.P. Putrajaya is gazetted as a Federal Territory in 2001. The statistics for W.P. Putrajaya for 2001-2010 is treated as part of Selangor. Statistics for W.P. Putrajaya is available separately since 2011 onwards. LFS was not conducted during the years 1991 and 1994. Total includes unknown educational attainment No. of Views : 896

Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM3001 - RM4000 data was reported at 18.200 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 16.600 % for 2023. Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM3001 - RM4000 data is updated yearly, averaging 16.900 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.200 % in 2024 and a record low of 16.000 % in 2021. Malaysia Monthly Income: Master: RM3001 - RM4000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G077: Monthly Income by Level of Study.

Malaysia Monthly Income: Ph.d: RM3001 - RM4000 data was reported at 7.600 % in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.200 % for 2023. Malaysia Monthly Income: Ph.d: RM3001 - RM4000 data is updated yearly, averaging 7.100 % from Dec 2018 (Median) to 2024, with 7 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.600 % in 2024 and a record low of 5.700 % in 2021. Malaysia Monthly Income: Ph.d: RM3001 - RM4000 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Higher Education. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Malaysia – Table MY.G077: Monthly Income by Level of Study.