The total number of tertiary education graduates in engineering, manufacturing, and construction in Malaysia has been declining steadily over the past decade. In 2023, the number stood at 51.19 thousand persons after a year-on-year decrease of 0.082%. Over the last five years, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) has been -0.086%, indicating a persistent downward trend. Forecasted data for 2024-2028 shows a continued decline with a forecasted 5-year CAGR of -0.07% and an overall decrease of 0.34% by 2028 to 50.97 thousand persons.
Future trends to watch for include potential disruptions or accelerations in technology and innovation within the education sector, government policy changes affecting tertiary education, and shifts in economic demands for engineering, manufacturing, and construction professionals which might influence enrollment and graduation rates in relevant programs.
