Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of end March 2025, there are some 192,800 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
As of end March 2025, there are some 192,800 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
- Some 174,410 are from Myanmar, comprising some 114,190 Rohingyas, 28,850 Chins, and 31,370 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
- The remaining individuals are some 21,270 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 5,680 Pakistanis, 3,040 Yemenis, 2,790 Somalis, 2,780 Afghans, 2,550 Syrians, 1,040 Sri Lankans, 510 Palestinians, 450 Iraqis, and others.
Some 64% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 36% are women.
There are some 56,520 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.