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Malaysia's Rafflesia arnoldii, found in its rainforests, produces the largest single flower in the world, sometimes over a meter across.
Malaysia
Malaysia
Population, GDP, and key facts about Malaysia — updated for 2026.
Capital · KUALA LUMPURContinent · ASIAISO · MYS
Malaysia quick facts
- Population
- 35,557,673
- Area
- 330,411 km²
- Population density
- 107 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 422.2 Billion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 11.9K
- Capital
- Kuala Lumpur
- Currency
- Malaysian ringgit (RM, MYR)
- Languages
- English, Malay
Malaysia at human scale
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Malaysia
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What is Malaysia's population?
Malaysia has a population of 35,557,673.
What is Malaysia's GDP per capita?
Malaysia's GDP per capita is US$ 11.9K.
What is the currency of Malaysia?
The currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR).
Is Malaysia bigger than Cambodia?
Malaysia is about 1.8× the size of Cambodia by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated September 2026.