MYS · East Asia & Pacific / East Asia & Pacific (excluding high income)
Total Population
35.56 million
(2024)
Life Expectancy
76.8 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 35,557,673 persons | 2024 |
| Population Growth (%) | 1.22 percent | 2024 |
| Population Density | 106.9 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 12.36 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 5.27 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.54 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 76.8 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 7.0 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 95.8 percent | 2022 |
| Urban Population (%) | 76.9 percent | 2024 |
Languages
English
Official
Malay
Official
Religions
Muslim
Major
63.5%
Buddhist
18.7%
Christian
9.1%
Hindu
6.1%
None/Unspecified
1.8%
Other
0.9%