Malaysia

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Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia. Its capital is Kuala Lumpur, and it has a population of 35,977,838 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 330,803 square kilometers (approximately 127,724 square miles). Its currency is Malaysian ringgit. The population density is approximately 109 people per square kilometer. Malaysia shares land borders with 3 countries: Brunei, Indonesia and Thailand.

About Malaysia

Malaysia at a glance

Economy of Malaysia

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Malaysia

BN

Brunei

CapitalBandar Seri Begawan

Population466,330

ID

Indonesia

CapitalJakarta

Population285,721,236

TH

Thailand

CapitalBangkok

Population71,619,863