Asia · Kuala LumpurMalaysia· by the numbers
Malaysia's population is 35,977,838 (2025) — the 45th-largest in the world and the 19th-largest in Asia, growing by about 420,165 people a year.
Malaysia Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Malaysia in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Malaysia's Population Growth
Yes — Malaysia's population rose by 420,165 people (+1.18%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.5 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Malaysia Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Malaysia Located?
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Currency
- Ringgit (MYR)
- Language(s)
- Malay, English, Chinese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Punjabi, Thai
- Region
- East Asia & Pacific
- Continent
- 48 countries in Asia →
- Land area
- 328,550 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 329,750 km²
- Borders
- 3 countries
Brunei
Thailand
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Malaysia?
Malaysia's population is 35,977,838 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #45 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Malaysia?
35,977,838 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Malaysia's population density?
109.5 people per km², based on a land area of 328,550 km².
What is Malaysia ranked in population worldwide?
#45 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Malaysia?
76.8 years on average (2024) — 74.4 for men, 79.5 for women.
What is Malaysia's GDP?
$472.2B, ranking #33 of 186 economies we track — $13,125 per capita.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport