What percentage of Malaysian students quit school between March 2020 and July 2021?

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0.22 Per Cent of Malaysian Students Dropped Out Between March 2020 and July 2021

A total of 21,316 students in Malaysia, representing 0.22 per cent of the student population, ceased their schooling between March 2020 and July 2021. This period encompasses the initial stages of the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia, which saw widespread movement control orders and school closures. The overall student population in Malaysia during this timeframe was recorded at 5,038,318.
School Leavers in 2020

From March to December 2020, 11,301 students stopped attending school. This figure accounted for 0.24 per cent of the total student population during that specific period. These were students who had been enrolled in the education system but left before completing their studies.
School Leavers in Early 2021

In the subsequent period, from January to July 2021, an additional 10,015 students were recorded as having stopped schooling. This represented 0.21 per cent of students during those seven months. These numbers contribute to the overall trend of students prematurely exiting the education system.
Cumulative Dropout Figures

Cumulatively, the period from March 2020 through July 2021 saw a total of 21,316 students leaving the education system. This collective figure translates to 0.22 per cent of the total student body in Malaysia, highlighting the impact of the pandemic's disruptions on educational continuity. The Education Ministry defines these dropouts as Malaysian students who were enrolled but left the system before finishing their required period of education.

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