Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of end November 2024, there are some 192,170 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
As of end November 2024, there are some 192,170 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
- Some 170,360 are from Myanmar, comprising some 111,410 Rohingyas, 27,840 Chins, and 31,100 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
- The remaining individuals are some 21,810 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 5,790 Pakistanis, 3,130 Yemenis, 2,810 Somalis, 2,780 Afghans, 2,680 Syrians, 1,090 Sri Lankans, 560 Palestinians, 510 Iraqis, and others.
Some 65% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 35% are women.
There are some 54,880 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.