East Asia & Pacific
Malaysia Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
35.6M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+1.2%
2023 → 2024
Record High
35.6M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
8.0M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
33.5M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
Analysis
Malaysia's population has been steadily increasing, with the latest data showing 35,557,700 people in 2024. This growth can be attributed to a combination of factors, including a relatively high total fertility rate and improvements in healthcare. The country's population growth rate is expected to continue, albeit at a slower pace, due to declining fertility rates and an aging population.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35.6M | 431K | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 35.1M | 431K | +1.2% |
| 2022 | 34.7M | 413K | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 34.3M | 393K | +1.2% |
| 2020 | 33.9M | 449K | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 33.4M | 530K | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 32.9M | 555K | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 32.4M | 566K | +1.8% |
| 2016 | 31.8M | 557K | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 31.2M | 537K | +1.7% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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