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Malaysia

Malaysia

Asia · South-Eastern Asia

Overview

Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia within Asia, alongside 10 other countries in the same subregion.

With a population of 35.6M, Malaysia ranks 44th of 196 countries in this dataset by population, with a population density of 108 people per km² (83rd of 196 by density).

Malaysia's GDP is $422.2B, 37th largest of 181 economies tracked here. GDP per capita is $11,874 (72nd of 181 by GDP per capita).

Nearby countries in South-Eastern Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia.

Identity
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Currency
Malaysian Ringgit
MYR
Official language
Malay
Continent / Region
Asia · South-Eastern Asia
People
Population
Population density
108 / km²
Calculated: population ÷ land area
Economy
GDP (current US$)
GDP per capita
Geography
Land area
328,550 km²
126,854 mi²
mi² derived from km²
World Bank2023
Trade
Exports data unavailable for this country.