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Malaysia: Secondary education, duration (years)

In , Malaysia's Secondary education, duration (years) was 6.00.

That's up 0.0% from 2024, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2025 was 6.43 . Malaysia ranks #146 globally out of 209 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 35.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.DURS) • Data as of 2025

Trend (2006–2025)

Malaysia Secondary education, duration (years) trend

Highlights

Peak
6.00
Trough
6.00
1-year change
+0.0%
5-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr
10-year change
+0.0%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Secondary education, duration (years)
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000
6.0000

About Secondary education, duration (years)

Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.

Indicator code: SE.SEC.DURSCategory: Education

Frequently asked questions

What was Malaysia's Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025?
In 2025, Malaysia's Secondary education, duration (years) was 6.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malaysia's Secondary education, duration (years) rising or falling?
Malaysia's Secondary education, duration (years) rose 0.0% from 2024 to 2025.
How does Malaysia rank globally on Secondary education, duration (years)?
In 2025, Malaysia ranked #146 out of 209 countries reporting Secondary education, duration (years).
How does Malaysia's Secondary education, duration (years) compare to the world average?
The global average for Secondary education, duration (years) in 2025 was 6.43, so Malaysia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #25 of 35.
What is Secondary education, duration (years) and how is it measured?
Secondary duration refers to the number of grades (years) in secondary school.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SE.SEC.DURS), CC BY 4.0.