What is the Population of Malaysia?

The flag of Malaysia is composed of fourteen equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white. A blue rectangle, bearing a fly-side facing yellow crescent and a fourteen-pointed yellow star placed just outside the crescent opening, is superimposed in the canton.
Population of Malaysia 34,231,700

Malaysia has a population of approximately 34,231,700 people, making it the 44th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.43% of the world's population. With a land area of 330,803 km², the population density is roughly 103 people per km².

Population34,231,700
Population rank44th of 196
Share of world population0.43%
Area330,803 km²
Population density103 / km²
DemonymMalaysian

Population of Malaysia — FAQ

What is the population of Malaysia?

The population of Malaysia is approximately 34,231,700 (34.2 million).

How does Malaysia rank by population?

Malaysia is the 44th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.

What is the population density of Malaysia?

Malaysia has a population density of roughly 103 people per km².

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