In 2023, the number of Higher Education Researchers in Malaysia stood at 82.71. Forecast data for the coming years indicate a steady increase: 83.44 in 2024, 84.17 in 2025, 84.88 in 2026, 85.58 in 2027, and 86.27 in 2028. Year-on-year variations show a consistent growth pattern: a 0.89% increase from 2024 to 2025, a 0.84% increase from 2025 to 2026, a 0.82% increase from 2026 to 2027, and a 0.80% increase from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028 is approximately 0.82%.
Future trends to watch for include shifts in government funding, technological advancements in research, international collaboration opportunities, and the potential impact of global economic conditions on higher education investment.
