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In 2026, Malaysia sees net immigration of 159,001 people, with more arriving than leaving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 3.8 million, about 11% of the total. Between 1950 and 2026, a net 6.1 million people arrived. By 2100, projections point to net immigration.
Net migrants
+159,001
Net migration rate
+4.4 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
3,806,514
Malaysia experiences moderate net immigration, with more people arriving than leaving. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 11% of the population.