Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of end June 2024, there are some 190,370 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
As of end June 2024, there are some 190,370 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
- Some 167,360 are from Myanmar, comprising some 109,650 Rohingyas, 26,710 Chins, and 31,000 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
- The remaining individuals are some 23,000 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 6,130 Pakistanis, 3,310 Yemenis, 2,860 Syrians, 2,850 Somalis, 2,850 Afghans, 1,240 Sri Lankans, 650 Iraqis, 630 Palestinians, and others.
Some 65% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 35% are women.
There are some 53,225 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.