Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of end December 2024, there are some 192,240 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
As of end February 2025, there are some 192,800 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
- Some 171,450 are from Myanmar, comprising some 112,320 Rohingyas, 28,070 Chins, and 31,050 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
- The remaining individuals are some 21,500 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 5,670 Pakistanis, 3,060 Yemenis, 2,800 Afghans, 2,780 Somalis, 2,580 Syrians, 1,050 Sri Lankans, 520 Palestinians, 460 Iraqis, and others.
Some 65% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 35% are women.
There are some 54,870 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.
Overall Population Overview
