Science qualification levels held by people in Malaysia and Singapore

The bar chart illustrates the distribution of science qualifications among the populations of Malaysia and Singapore. Overall, it is evident that the largest proportion of individuals in both countries possesses no science qualification, whereas higher-level degrees are significantly less common.

Regarding the lack of formal science education, 65% of Malaysians hold no qualification, a figure slightly higher than the 60% recorded in Singapore. Conversely, when examining school leaving exams, Malaysia reports a higher percentage at 35%, compared to 30% in Singapore. This suggests that while Singapore has a smaller share of people with basic school-level science, it performs better at the tertiary level.

In terms of higher education, Singapore demonstrates a clear advantage. Specifically, 20% of the Singaporean population holds a Bachelor’s degree, which is double the 10% reported for Malaysia. Interestingly, the chart indicates that neither country has a measurable percentage of the population holding a Master’s degree in science, as both values appear to be at zero. In summary, Singapore shows a stronger tendency towards higher academic attainment in science, while Malaysia has a larger proportion of its population with only school-level qualifications or none at all.