Average IQ in Malaysia

Demographics

Population size: Around 32 million.

Life expectancy: Approximately 75.8 years.

Birth rate: About 16.7 births per 1,000 population.

Average age of the population: Around 28.5 years.

Percentage of the urban population: Roughly 78%.

Economic indicators

Average salary: Specific data varies by occupation and location, but the average monthly salary is estimated around RM 3,000 to RM 4,000.

Unemployment rate: Approximately 4.5%.

Inflation rate: Close to 1.7%.

Level of investment in science and technology as a percentage of GDP: Data is not immediately available, but Malaysia has been keen to increase its investment in R&D in recent years.

Educational and cultural indicators

Percentage distribution of education levels:

• Primary education: Approximately 94%.
• Secondary education: Around 70%.
• Tertiary education: Nearly 45%.

Average expenditure on education: Around 4.8% of GDP.

Duration of education: The compulsory education duration is 11 years (from ages 6 to 17).

Percentage of the population with internet access: About 88%.

Percentage of literate population: Approximately 94.6%.

Percentage of the population with higher education: Estimates vary, but around 45% of the adult population has some form of tertiary education.

Proportion of the population engaged in research and development activities: Data not readily available, but Malaysia has been focusing on increasing R&D personnel as part of its vision to become a high-income nation.