Malaysia

"A Southeast Asian country known for its cultural diversity, tropical rainforests, and modern cities."

South-Eastern Asia
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Kuala Lumpur

3.17°, 10.17°

Official Languages

English, Malay

Population

35.13M

Total Area

330.8K km²

Population Density

106.18 people per km²

Currency

Malaysian ringgit

RM

Week Start

sunday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#44
35,126,298

Total Population+1.2%

2023
#67
76.7 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#33
78.7%

Urban Population

2023
#133
1.55

Fertility Rate

2023
#12
97.7%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#38
$399.7B

GDP+3.6%

2023
#75
$11.4K

GDP per Capita

2023
#45
1.8%

Inflation

2024
#58
3.8%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#123
40.7

Gini Index

2021

Frequently Asked Questions About Malaysia

What is the capital of Malaysia?

Malaysia's capital city is Kuala Lumpur.

What is the population of Malaysia?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Malaysia is approximately 35.13M people. This makes it the 44th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Malaysia?

Malaysia spans a total area of approximately 330,803 square kilometers (127,723.7 square miles).

Which continent is Malaysia in?

Malaysia is located in Asia, specifically within the South-Eastern Asia subregion.

What is the GDP of Malaysia?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Malaysia is approximately $399.71B USD. This ranks Malaysia as the 38th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.