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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Malaysia

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population35.98M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$472.19B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$13.12K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth76.82024 · yearsInternet use98%2024 · % of populationForest area57.7%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
95.8%

% of people aged 15+·2022

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Malaysia2022 · 95.8%
023.9447.8871.8395.771960199320251980: 69.5%1991: 82.9%2000: 88.7%2010: 93.1%2016: 94.9%2017: 95.1%2018: 94.8%2019: 95%2022: 95.8%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Malaysia in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Country code
MYS

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