Malaysia—Male Literacy Rate (%)
Category: EducationSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #29 of 82
Latest Value
96.8%
2022
YoY Change
+0.6%
2019 → 2022
Global Rank
#29
of 82 countries
Maximum
96.8%
2022
Minimum
92.0%
2000
CAGR
+0.2%
7 years
Last
96.8%
Previous
96.2%
Highest
96.8%
Lowest
92.0%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 96.8% | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 96.2% | +0.1% |
| 2018 | 96.1% | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 96.5% | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 96.3% | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 95.4% | +3.8% |
| 2000 | 92.0% |
Top Countries — Male Literacy Rate (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uzbekistan | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 2 | Tuvalu | 100.0% | 2022 |
| 3 | Russian Federation | 99.9% | 2021 |
| 4 | Turkmenistan | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 5 | San Marino | 99.9% | 2022 |
| 6 | Azerbaijan | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 7 | Spain | 99.8% | 2021 |
| 8 | Armenia | 99.8% | 2023 |
| 9 | Georgia | 99.8% | 2024 |
| 10 | Serbia | 99.6% | 2022 |
About This Indicator
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.
Methodology
Data compiled by Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), uri: https://databrowser.uis.unesco.org/resources, note: The data are obtained through the UIS API. Detailed documentation is available at: https://api.uis.unesco.org/api/public/documentation/, publisher: UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), type: Excel (bulk file), date accessed: 2025-09-22, date published: 2025-09.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →