Malaysia
Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Population: 35,126,298
Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It is bordered by Thailand to the north, Singapore to the south, Brunei and Indonesia to the east, and the South China Sea to the west. Its capital and largest city is Kuala Lumpur, while Putrajaya is the administrative capital. Malaysia is known for its diverse culture, which is influenced by Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous cultures. The country’s economy is one of the most developed in Southeast Asia, driven by industries such as electronics, oil and gas, palm oil production, tourism, and manufacturing. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system and is a member of the United Nations, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Growth Rate
1.241
%
Fertility Rate
1.55
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
5.158
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
76.7
years
Total Population in Malaysia
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in Malaysia.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
5.155
(-0.268)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.