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Malaysia: key facts and figures
Malaysia has 35.6 million people, Malay as an official language, the Malaysian Ringgit and 16 public holidays a year. It ranks 11th of 194 countries for internet use.
35.6 millionpeople
MYRcurrency
Malayofficial language
+60calling code
Leftdriving side
Every figure shows how Malaysia differs
Population and Demographics
how many people live there, and how that is changing
35.6 millionPopulation
- Annual change+1.23%
- Fertility rate1.5 per woman#149
- Aged 65 and over7.74%#96
Economy
the size of the economy and how fast it is growing
$13,125Output per person
- Total economy$472.2 billion#34
- Real growth+5.2%#39
- Inflation1.4%#136
Human Development
health, schooling and income combined into one index
0.819Human Development Index
- Adjusted for inequality0.707#60
- Life expectancy76.7 years#67
- Mean schooling11.1 years#67
Currency
what money is used and its official code
Malaysian RinggitCurrency
- ISO 4217 codeMYR
- SymbolMYR
- CapitalKuala Lumpur
Languages
which languages hold official status
MalayOfficial languages
- Text directionLeft to right
Practical Country Info
plugs, voltage, driving side and dialling
Type GPlug types
- Mains voltage240 V
- Driving sideLeft
- Calling code+60
- Time zonesMultiple IANA zones
Public Holidays
official days off through the year
16Public holidays in 2026
- Feb 17Chinese New Year
- Feb 18Chinese New Year Holiday
- Mar 20Additional Aidilfitri Public Holiday Special
Digital Adoption
how many people are online and how digital the state is
98%Internet use
- E-government index0.811#57
- Global rank#57
- E-government groupVery High
Geography and Environment
terrain, climate and physical setting
Coastal countryPhysical setting
- Highest pointCoastal plains and forested interior ranges
- ClimateThe climate is equatorial tropical, hot and humid through the year, with rainfall patterns strongly shaped by the northeast and southwest monsoons and local topography.
Education
how the school system is structured
90.4%Primary gross enrolment
- Lower-secondary gross enrolment86.0%
- Upper-secondary gross enrolment74.5%
- Tertiary gross enrolment38.5%
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