Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of end December 2024, there are some 192,240 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
As of end January 2025, there are some 192,420 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
- Some 170,920 are from Myanmar, comprising some 111,980 Rohingyas, 27,790 Chins, and 31,140 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
- The remaining individuals are some 21,500 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 5,660 Pakistanis, 3,110 Yemenis, 2,790 Somalis, 2,770 Afghans, 2,630 Syrians, 1,060 Sri Lankans, 540 Palestinians, 480 Iraqis, and others.
Some 65% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 35% are women.
There are some 54,340 children below the age of 18.
UNHCR statistics does not map or reflect new arrivals into the country.
Any increase in numbers of registered refugees are as a result of UNHCR’s own capacity to conduct registration.
According to data obtained from refugees, in general, there have been no significant refugee arrivals since 2013, and total numbers of overall new arrivals have declined significantly from then until now.
Any increase in numbers of registered refugees are as a result of UNHCR’s own capacity to conduct registration.
According to data obtained from refugees, in general, there have been no significant refugee arrivals since 2013, and total numbers of overall new arrivals have declined significantly from then until now.
Overall Population Overview
