Capital: Kuala Lumpur
Population
Total Population:
35,557,673
Natural Increase:
1.2%
Density:
106 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population:
79.2%
Population of main cities:
Kuala Lumpur (1,305,800); Johor Baharu (643,000); Kelang (626,700); Ipoh (536,900); Ampang (478,700); Subang Jaya (447,200); Petaling Jaya (432,700); Kuching (422,300); Shah Alam (314,500); Kota Kinabalu (307,000)
Ethnic Origins:
The population is comprised of Bumiputra (Malays and other natives) - 69.6% of the population; Chinese - 22.6%, Indians - 6.8% and people from other ethnic backgrounds - about 1%.
(Malaysian Department of Statistics)
Official Language:
Malay
Other Languages Spoken:
The Chinese speak Cantonese, Hakka and Hokkien. Most Indians speak Tamil. English is an inter-ethnic link, especially in the middle classes. The Dayaks use many dialects.
Business Language(s):
English
Religion:
Muslim 63.5%, Buddhist 18.7%, Christian 9.1%, Hindu 6.1%, other 0.9%, none/unspecified 1.8%
Literacy Rate:
88.7%
Local Time:
It is %T:%M %A In Kuala Lumpur
Exchange Rate on
:
National Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Country Overview
Area:
330,411 km²
Type of State:
Malaysia is a multiparty federal parliamentary monarchy operating under the Westminster system. The country comprises of 13 states which enjoy a fair amount of federal decentralization.
Type of Economy:
Upper-middle-income, diversified but variable economy..
Malaysia's economy continues to grow robustly, driven mainly by strong domestic demand and a recovery in electronics exports, which has helped consolidate public finances.
HDI*:
0.819/1
HDI (World Rank):
68/192
Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, measures a country's development in terms of quality of life. It mainly takes into account life expectancy, level of education and GDP per capita.
Telecommunication
Telephone Code:
To call from Malaysia, dial 00
To call Malaysia, dial +60
Internet Suffix:
.my
Households with a computer:
91.6 per 100 Inhabitants
Telephone Lines:
15.7 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users:
98.0 per 100 Inhabitants
Access to Electricity:
100% of the Population
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Latest Update: October 2025
Malaysia: Statistical Overview
