Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of end October 2024, there are some 192,150 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
As of end October 2024, there are some 192,150 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
· Some 170,040 are from Myanmar, comprising some 111,020 Rohingyas, 27,800 Chins, and 31,210 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
· The remaining individuals are some 22,100 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 5,920 Pakistanis, 3,180 Yemenis, 2,820 Somalis, 2,810 Afghans, 2,710 Syrians, 1,110 Sri Lankans, 570 Palestinians, 520 Iraqis, and others.
Some 65% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 35% are women.
There are some 54,690 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.