Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of end May 2024, there are some 189,340 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
As of end May 2024, there are some 189,340 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
- Some 166,290 are from Myanmar, comprising some 109,230 Rohingyas, 26,350 Chins, and 30,710 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
- The remaining individuals are some 23,040 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 6,210 Pakistanis, 3,310 Yemenis, 2,860 Somalis, 2,850 Syrians, 2,830 Afghans, 1,240 Sri Lankans, 650 Iraqis, 620 Palestinians, and others.
Some 65% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 35% are women.
There are some 52,810 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.