Malaysia Statistics

Population

35,977,838 people (2025)

Total GDP

$445.0B (2025)

GDP Per capita

$13,140 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.819 (67.)

About Malaysia

Malaysia has diverse population with Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities creating multicultural society. The country has tropical rainforests with exceptional biodiversity and endangered species. Malaysian culture blends Islamic, Chinese, and Indian traditions harmoniously.

The nation has peninsular and Borneo territories with equatorial climate. Malaysia has federal constitutional monarchy with rotating sultan system. The country has growing economy based on palm oil, electronics, and tourism.

Kuala Lumpur has iconic Petronas Towers and diverse architectural styles. Malaysia has excellent street food culture and culinary diversity. The nation has Islamic governance with multicultural accommodation.

Traditional Malaysian culture includes batik textiles, folk arts, and festival celebrations. The country has Malay as official language with English widely spoken. Malaysian cuisine features nasi lemak, rendang, and fusion cooking styles.

The population is 33.9 million with remarkable ethnic and religious diversity. Malaysia offers cultural harmony, tropical beauty, and economic development in Southeast Asian success story.

Geographic Distribution

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$445.0B
$418.1B
$391.3B
$364.4B
$337.5B
$365.2B
$337.5B
$373.8B
$407.6B
$399.7B
$419.6B
$445.0B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
11.0%
0-14
10.3%
8.6%
15-24
7.9%
18.5%
25-44
15.7%
10.3%
45-64
9.7%
3.9%
65+
4.2%
Male
Female
%52.3 (18.821.068)
%47.7 (17.156.769)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 44.026.122 -0.27% 134
2090 45.172.966 -0.24% 137.5
2080 46.119.096 -0.15% 140.4
2070 46.373.000 +0.04% 141.1
2060 45.850.113 +0.24% 139.6
2050 44.289.772 +0.51% 134.8
2040 41.509.644 +0.79% 126.3
2030 37.961.719 +1.03% 115.5
2025 NOW 35.977.838 +1.18% 109.5
2020 33.889.558 +1.34% 103.1
2015 31.232.798 +1.75% 95.1
2010 28.655.776 +1.89% 87.2
2005 25.836.071 +2.29% 78.6
2000 22.967.816 +2.37% 69.9
1995 20.330.599 +2.57% 61.9
1990 17.833.171 +2.99% 54.3
1985 15.252.258 +3.34% 46.4
1980 12.983.363 +2.82% 39.5
1975 11.471.914 +2.42% 34.9
1970 10.178.802 +2.32% 31
1965 9.056.408 +2.58% 27.6
1960 7.956.197 +2.58% 24.2
1955 6.959.963 +2.77% 21.2
1950 6.098.283 - 18.6

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Largest Cities

All Cities
1 Petaling
4.704.473
2 W.P. Kuala Lumpur
4.113.436
3 Johor Bahru
3.607.636
4 Ulu Langat
3.010.934
5 Klang
2.354.214

States

Johor
4.186.378
Kedah
2.217.531
Kelantan
1.888.534
Kuala Lumpur
2.067.587
Labuan
100.876
Melaka
1.047.111
Negeri Sembilan
1.240.124
Pahang
1.668.276
Perak
2.569.643
Perlis
296.857
Pulau Pinang
1.800.487
Putrajaya
120.398
Sabah
3.742.289
Sarawak
2.518.178
Selangor
7.363.479
Terengganu
1.232.198

Cities

Johor Bahru
3.607.636
Batu Pahat
1.024.827
Kulai
700.968
Kluang
664.832
Muar
650.907
Kota Tinggi
469.953
Segamat
408.727
Pontian
354.303
Tangkak
337.273
Mersing
163.187
Kuala Muda
1.146.170
Kota Setar
767.117
Kulim
697.758
Kubang Pasu
506.111
Baling
295.303
Pendang
202.116
Langkawi
201.081
Yan
149.292
Sik
138.740
Padang Terap
134.344
Pokok Sena
101.697
Bandar Baharu
91.797
Kota Bharu
1.157.488
Pasir Mas
479.079
Tumpat
378.838
Bachok
329.173
Tanah Merah
317.509
Pasir Puteh
284.681
Machang
231.582
Kuala Krai
222.511
Gua Musang
220.593
Jeli
115.649
Kecil Lojing
21.908
Melaka Tengah
1.268.159
Alor Gajah
524.911
Jasin
312.083
Seremban
1.427.263
Port Dickson
271.030
Jempol
260.715
Tampin
181.696
Kuala Pilah
144.496
Rembau
98.453
Jelebu
97.603
Kuantan
1.152.112
Temerloh
357.428
Pekan
255.710
Bentong
243.703
Maran
237.648
Rompin
207.365
Lipis
205.281
Bera
203.368
Jerantut
200.916
Raub
198.207
Cameron Highland
88.583
Kinta
1.854.291
Larut Dan Matang
561.000
Manjung
505.487
Kuala Kangsar
363.011
Kerian
336.021
Hilir Perak
286.504
Batang Padang
252.508
Kampar
201.155
Perak Tengah
198.538
Hulu Perak
195.403
Bagan Datuk
167.945
Muallim
158.107
Selama
70.301
Perlis
589.169
Timur Laut
1.146.344
Seberang Perai Tengah
883.685
Seberang Perai Utara
697.969
Barat Daya
498.671
Seberang Perai Selatan
377.384
Kota Kinabalu
1.096.764
Sandakan
994.760
Tawau
824.382
Lahad Datu
510.322
Semporna
399.698
Penampang
334.063
Kinabatangan
328.893
Keningau
315.568
Papar
312.648
Tuaran
283.099
Kota Belud
222.817
Kudat
184.475
Beluran
180.406
Ranau
176.815
Kunak
159.506
Beaufort
154.564
Kota Marudu
147.820
Putatan
143.059
Kalabakan
116.738
Tenom
107.455
Tongod
89.783
Sipitang
81.540
Pitas
76.431
Tambunan
66.726
Telupid
62.555
Nabawan
60.584
Kuala Penyu
49.159
Kuching
1.239.882
Sibu
512.233
Miri
508.375
Bintulu
374.692
Samarahan
272.659
Serian
175.846
Sri Aman
123.392
Subis
110.175
Bau
108.348
Limbang
92.600
Sarikei
89.678
Mukah
84.796
Lawas
75.416
Simunjan
74.384
Betong
74.112
Kapit
73.641
Asajaya
69.515
Lundu
68.529
Tatau
63.477
Sebauh
63.192
Beluru
54.365
Tebedu
51.071
Kanowit
50.337
Lubok Antu
49.280
Saratok
47.139
Belaga
45.238
Dalat
42.702
Maradong
41.701
Selangau
41.205
Daro
40.307
Pusa
40.191
Kabong
37.923
Marudi
36.734
Telang Usan
34.880
Matu
33.083
Julau
31.275
Pakan
31.096
Bukit Mabong
21.028
Song
20.825
Tanjung Manis
16.115
Petaling
4.704.473
Ulu Langat
3.010.934
Klang
2.354.214
Gombak
1.973.192
Sepang
692.891
Kuala Langat
651.144
Kuala Selangor
594.947
Ulu Selangor
512.098
Sabak Bernam
219.726
Kuala Terengganu
490.278
Kemaman
464.875
Dungun
338.220
Besut
330.303
Kuala Nerus
310.288
Marang
253.618
Hulu Terengganu
150.145
Setiu
130.013
W.P. Kuala Lumpur
4.113.436
W.P. Labuan
200.620
W.P. Putrajaya
242.001

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