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Malaysia Population Pyramid 2090

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2090
Population: 45,172,966

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Summary

Malaysia in 2090

In 2090, Malaysia is projected to have a population of 45,172,966 people. Compared with 2080, when the projection stands at 46,119,095, that represents a decline of 2.1% over ten years.

Half of the population would be younger than 47.7 years, with 13.6% children under 15 and 29.7% aged 65 or older. The narrow base of the pyramid marks a constrictive age structure: fertility below replacement level and a rising share of older people.

Ranks #50 of 201 by population Ranks #86 of 201 by median age Ranks #106 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Malaysia
Population
45,172,966
Median age
47.7
0-14 %
13.6%
65+ %
29.7%
Child dependency
24.0
Old-age dependency
52.4
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
Population 2050
44,289,773
Population 2100
44,026,122
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.55

The fertility rate of Malaysia was 1.55 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
5060708090
19602023 · 76.7

Life expectancy at birth was 76.7 years in 2023: 79.4 for women and 74.3 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from Malaysia
Where immigrants come from (2024)

3,566,509 immigrants live in Malaysia, 10.0% of the population.

Indonesia1,761,502
Nepal502,596
Myanmar308,095
Bangladesh282,437
Philippines255,520
Where emigrants live (2024)

2,433,805 people born in Malaysia live in other countries.

Singapore1,553,249
Bangladesh274,253
Australia181,202
Indonesia161,013
United Kingdom66,932
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Malaysia compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Malaysia 45,172,966 47.7
Thailand 49,194,783 52.8
Myanmar 52,136,426 43.6
Cambodia 23,198,283 42.0
Laos 9,685,342 44.3
Frequently asked questions about Malaysia's population
What will the population of Malaysia be in 2090?
Malaysia is projected to have a population of 45,172,966 in 2090.
Is the population of Malaysia increasing or decreasing?
Malaysia's population declined 2.1% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 44,289,773 by 2050.
What is the median age in Malaysia?
Malaysia's median age is 47.7 years.
What share of Malaysia's population is over 65 or under 15?
In Malaysia, 13.6% of people are under 15 and 29.7% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does Malaysia have?
Malaysia has a constrictive pyramid: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

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