🇲🇾 Malaysia
With 35,977,838 inhabitants (2025), Malaysia ranks 45 out of 213 in the population ranking (Asia). GDP per capita – Malaysia: $13,125 /inh. (2025), ranking 93 out of 211. Economic growth is 5.2 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 1.4 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Malaysia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Extreme poverty (1/169), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Undernourishment (1/167).
Weaknesses – Malaysia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): LGBT rights index (composite policy index) (188/194), Diabetes prevalence (195/207), Women's legal equality: mobility (174/186).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Malaysia has $13,125 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Malaysia has 3.8 %, close to the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Malaysia has 1.4 %, below the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Malaysia has 5.2 %, above the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $1.5T | 2025 | 29 of 201 |
| GDP | $472.2B | 2025 | 34 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 5.2 % | 2025 | 47 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 3.9 % | 2025 | 54 of 211 |
| Natural resource rents | 6.9 % | 2021 | 62 of 211 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $41,498 /inh. | 2025 | 64 of 201 |
| Net national income per capita | $7,705 /inh. | 2021 | 66 of 184 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $12,380 /inh. | 2025 | 88 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $13,125 /inh. | 2025 | 93 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price of a Big Mac | $3.57 | 2026 | 13 of 55 |
| Broad money supply (M3) | 120.6 % | 2025 | 19 of 164 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -0.4 % | 2025 | 22 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 1.4 % | 2025 | 48 of 191 |
| Real interest rate | 5.3 % | 2025 | 68 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 4.28 LCU/$ | 2025 | 124 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 4.8 % | 2025 | 125 of 146 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in industry | 26 % | 2025 | 37 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 63.6 % | 2025 | 45 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 66.1 % | 2025 | 51 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 3.8 % | 2025 | 64 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 64.9 % | 2025 | 79 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 12 % | 2025 | 89 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 9.2 % | 2025 | 112 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 25.4 % | 2025 | 116 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 58.6 % | 2024 | 6 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $376B | 2025 | 22 of 205 |
| Exports of goods and services | 71 % | 2025 | 30 of 192 |
| Services exports | $64.9B | 2025 | 31 of 198 |
| Trade openness | 136.4 % | 2025 | 33 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 65.4 % | 2025 | 49 of 192 |
| Current account balance | 1.6 % | 2025 | 62 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $21.6B | 2025 | 23 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 4,333,000 arr. | 2020 | 40 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $3.4B | 2020 | 43 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 4.6 % | 2025 | 45 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 1.9 % | 2025 | 111 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 0 % | 2023 | 156 of 160 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 47.6 % | 2024 | 8 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 1 % | 2022 | 42 of 155 |
| Central government debt | 64.6 % | 2024 | 75 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 12.4 % | 2024 | 112 of 161 |
| Budget balance | -4.1 % | 2024 | 115 of 158 |
| Military spending | 1 % | 2025 | 122 of 165 |
| Central government spending | 17 % | 2023 | 126 of 160 |
| Government final consumption | 12.4 % | 2025 | 137 of 187 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock market capitalization | 103.2 % | 2025 | 16 of 101 |
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 117.9 % | 2025 | 19 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $125.6B | 2025 | 26 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 4.3 months | 2025 | 92 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 22.1 % | 2025 | 14 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 35.7 % | 2025 | 28 of 205 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8.2 % | 2025 | 86 of 203 |
| Gross savings | 22 % | 2025 | 92 of 178 |
| Household final consumption | 61.6 % | 2025 | 101 of 189 |
| Services | 54.8 % | 2025 | 122 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 20.5 % | 2025 | 123 of 185 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of men per 100 women | 109.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 15 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 52.3 % | 2025 | 15 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 70.7 % | 2025 | 21 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.5 per 100 girls | 2024 | 39 of 213 |
| Population | 35,977,838 inhab. | 2025 | 45 of 213 |
| Urban population | 77.4 % | 2025 | 66 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 94.9 % | 2024 | 71 of 145 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 21.3 % | 2025 | 109 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 8 % | 2025 | 116 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 30.1 yrs | 2023 | 122 of 226 |
| Age dependency ratio | 41.5 per 100 | 2025 | 193 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 47.7 % | 2025 | 199 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female suicide rate | 2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 34 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 5 per 100,000 | 2023 | 38 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 8 per 100,000 | 2023 | 41 of 183 |
| Infant mortality | 7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 59 of 194 |
| Under-5 mortality | 8.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 60 of 194 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 65.5 yrs | 2023 | 72 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 74.4 yrs | 2024 | 81 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.8 yrs | 2024 | 84 of 213 |
| Population growth | 1.17 % | 2025 | 88 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 79.5 yrs | 2024 | 90 of 213 |
| Birth rate | 12.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 113 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 22.5 per 100,000 | 2019 | 133 of 188 |
| Children per woman | 1.54 children/woman | 2024 | 141 of 213 |
| Death rate | 5.3 per 1,000 | 2024 | 182 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Measles vaccination | 96 % | 2024 | 46 of 191 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.3 % | 2024 | 62 of 152 |
| Physicians | 2.34 per 1,000 | 2023 | 80 of 193 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 96 % | 2024 | 90 of 211 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 97.9 % | 2024 | 97 of 211 |
| Nurses and midwives | 4.05 per 1,000 | 2023 | 97 of 196 |
| Hospital beds | 2 per 1,000 | 2023 | 106 of 190 |
| Open defecation | 0.3 % | 2016 | 120 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 37.1 % | 2023 | 127 of 191 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 96 per 100,000 | 2024 | 142 of 206 |
| Health expenditure | 4 % | 2023 | 154 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 0.6 % | 2024 | 8 of 165 |
| Tobacco use | 16.9 % | 2024 | 72 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult men | 18.3 % | 2024 | 84 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.1 kg/m² | 2016 | 99 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among men | 33.1 % | 2024 | 104 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 23.3 % | 2024 | 106 of 196 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 25.3 kg/m² | 2016 | 113 of 190 |
| Obesity among adult women | 28.9 % | 2024 | 115 of 196 |
| Average height of men | 167.9 cm | 2014 | 133 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 156.3 cm | 2014 | 149 of 198 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 0.8 L/person | 2024 | 167 of 202 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 21.1 % | 2024 | 195 of 207 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 18.9 % | 2020 | 14 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 6.1 % | 2020 | 16 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 60.3 % | 2022 | 25 of 112 |
| Frequent prayer | 79.7 % | 2022 | 25 of 80 |
| Importance of religion in life | 91 % | 2022 | 31 of 114 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.67 | 2003 | 38 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 64.1 % | 2020 | 45 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.6 | 2003 | 57 of 203 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.59 | 2003 | 65 of 205 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 10.7 % | 2024 | 76 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0.9 % | 2020 | 98 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0.8 % | 2020 | 134 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 9.2 % | 2020 | 144 of 192 |
| Majority religion | Muslims (over 50%) | 2020 | 50 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0 % | 2021 | 1 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 30.9 % | 2021 | 45 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 5.9 % | 2021 | 121 of 169 |
| Gini index | 40.7 | 2021 | 130 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of coastline | 4,675 km | 2026 | 30 of 227 |
| Land area | 328,550 km² | 2024 | 65 of 212 |
| Total area | 330,534 km² | 2024 | 67 of 212 |
| Length of land borders | 2,742 km | 2026 | 69 of 230 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 3 countries | 2026 | 81 of 223 |
| Population density | 108.2 inh./km² | 2024 | 95 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 3.6 ° | 2026 | 172 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average annual rainfall | 2,875 mm | 2022 | 8 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 16,717 m³/inh. | 2022 | 36 of 181 |
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Highest point | 4,095 m | 2026 | 40 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 419 m | 2026 | 91 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 10.1 % | 2015 | 171 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest cover | 57.7 % | 2024 | 37 of 210 |
| Agricultural land | 24.8 % | 2024 | 132 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 13.3 % | 2025 | 134 of 210 |
| Arable land | 2.6 % | 2024 | 161 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.76 | 2025 | 66 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.38 | 2025 | 75 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.6 | 2025 | 82 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.5 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.3 | 2025 | 86 of 173 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.36 | 2025 | 87 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.69 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral democracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.88 | 2025 | 60 of 174 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.79 | 2025 | 79 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.74 | 2025 | 91 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.71 | 2025 | 94 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.69 | 2025 | 97 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.59 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.66 | 2025 | 111 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 0.29 | 2025 | 125 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.29 | 2025 | 126 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.96 | 2025 | 42 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.68 | 2025 | 45 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 0.99 | 2025 | 57 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 50 pts | 2024 | 58 of 179 |
| Political corruption index | 0.32 | 2025 | 61 of 173 |
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.78 | 2025 | 63 of 173 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 0.56 | 2025 | 64 of 205 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.7 | 2025 | 67 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 0.41 | 2025 | 79 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.34 | 2025 | 89 of 205 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.11 | 2025 | 109 of 203 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,955 | 2025 | 97 of 189 |
| Share of women among ministers | 11.1 % | 2025 | 147 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 13.5 % | 2025 | 157 of 192 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | Paid leave of less than 14 days | 2025 | 61 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Rights not equal | 2025 | 40 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Not written into law | 2025 | 88 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | No complete prohibition | 2025 | 29 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | No area covered | 2025 | 24 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | Lower quota (under 40% or at least one woman) | 2025 | 25 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 75 /100 | 2025 | 87 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 37.5 /100 | 2025 | 116 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 62.5 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 50 /100 | 2025 | 128 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 50 /100 | 2025 | 143 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 12.5 /100 | 2025 | 144 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 49.6 /100 | 2025 | 153 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 25 /100 | 2025 | 162 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 25 /100 | 2025 | 174 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | -3.3 pts | 2025 | 188 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Not allowed | 2025 | 155 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | No legal provision | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | Restrictions provided by law | 2025 | 43 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | No legal provision | 2025 | 45 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | No protection | 2025 | 107 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | No protection | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Criminalized | 2025 | 61 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.7 per 100,000 | 2023 | 29 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 27 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 30 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Neither party nor signatory | 2026 | 52 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 126 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited | 2026 | 144 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adolescent birth rate | 5.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 40 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.6 % | 2019 | 58 of 204 |
| Maternal mortality | 26 per 100,000 | 2023 | 75 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 34.5 % | 2022 | 114 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 26.7 % | 2022 | 126 of 150 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed for health reasons, rape or fetal impairment | 2026 | 70 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $1,035 | 2024 | 47 of 168 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 60 of 78 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $328 | 2024 | 74 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 0.4 % | 2018 | 99 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 8.7 % | 2018 | 111 of 137 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 29.2 % | 2023 | 143 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6 /10 | 2024 | 165 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Right not identical | 2025 | 44 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | Duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 18 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Recognized for Muslims only | 2026 | 7 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 6 yrs | 2025 | 174 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voluntary voting | 2026 | 199 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Malaysia?
Malaysia has about 35,977,838 inhabitants (2025), ranking 45 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Malaysia?
GDP per capita is $13,125 /inh. (2025): Malaysia ranks 93 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Malaysia?
Annual inflation is 1.4 % (2025); Malaysia ranks 48 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Malaysia?
The unemployment rate is 3.8 % (2025); Malaysia ranks 64 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Malaysia stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Malaysia has $13,125 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Malaysia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.