The given bar chart compares the percentages of people with different levels of science qualifications in Malaysia and Singapore.
Overall, in both countries the largest proportion of the population has no science qualification, while the smallest share holds a master’s degree. It is also clear that Malaysia has a noticeably higher percentage of people without any science-related qualification compared to Singapore.
In Malaysia, almost 65% of people have no academic qualification in science, which is slightly higher than the 60% recorded in Singapore. The second largest group in both countries consists of those who left school with only basic education, accounting for about 35% in Malaysia and 30% in Singapore.
By contrast, the proportion of people with a bachelor’s degree in Singapore, at 20%, is double that of Malaysia, which stands at 10%. Finally, the percentage of individuals with a master’s degree is the lowest in both nations, at only 5%.
