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Figures at a glance in Malaysia

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Figures at a glance in Malaysia

As of end February 2024, there are some 187,020 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia. 

As of end February 2024, there are some 187,020 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia. 

  • Some 164,130 are from Myanmar, comprising some 108,500 Rohingyas, 25,430 Chins, and 30,200 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar. 
  • The remaining individuals are some 22,880 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 6,240 Pakistanis, 3,280 Yemenis, 2,810 Afghans, 2,810 Somalis, 2,780 Syrians, 1,270 Sri Lankans, 670 Iraqis, 620 Palestinians, and others. 

Some 66% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 34% are women.

There are some 51,640 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.