Literacy rate in Malaysia

Literacy rate

95.8%

World rank

#39

of 110

Percentile

65%

higher is better

Data quality

Measured

Year: 2022

Share of adults who can read and write.

Source: World Bank Open Data · source data.

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FAQ

What is the literacy rate in Malaysia?

Malaysia has a literacy rate of 95.8% % (2022). Share of adults who can read and write.

How does Malaysia rank for literacy rate?

Malaysia ranks #39 of 110 countries for literacy rate (higher is better).