Malaysia is a country in South-Eastern Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 36.0 million people (UN estimate), the 44th most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1957Population: 44th
Malaysiaマレーシア
Region
South-Eastern Asia, Asia
Population
about 36.0 million (44th)
Area
330,621 km² (65th)
UN member since
September 17, 1957
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Malaysia in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 36.0 million, the 44th most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/3 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 330,621 km², the 65th largest of the 193. That is about the same as Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 109.
Joining the United Nations
Malaysia joined the United Nations on September 17, 1957.
That was 1 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Think about it
Q1Compare Malaysia’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
Q2Find Malaysia on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Malaysia, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 11 UN member states in South-Eastern Asia. The one with the most people is Indonesia.