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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
Undernourishment
2.5%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Malaysia2023 · 2.5%
00.951.92.853.81960199320252001: 2.5%2002: 2.8%2003: 2.9%2004: 3.1%2005: 3.2%2006: 3.4%2007: 3.6%2008: 3.6%2009: 3.8%2010: 3.5%2011: 3.4%2012: 3.5%2013: 3.7%2014: 3.8%2015: 3.7%2016: 3.3%2017: 3.1%2018: 2.9%2019: 2.8%2020: 2.7%2021: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2022: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent2023: 2.5% — Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent
2023 · Source notes
Provider footnote

Proportion of undernourished less than 2.5 percent

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Malaysia in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Country code
MYS

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