Figures at a Glance in Malaysia

As of end October 2020, there are some 178,450 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia. 

• Some 153,800 are from Myanmar, comprising some 102,020 Rohingyas, 22,440 Chins, and 29,340 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar. 
• There are some 24,650 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 6,640 Pakistanis, 3,660 Yemenis, 3,250 Syrians 3,230 Somalis, 2,690 Afghans, 1,740 Sri Lankans, 1,220 Iraqis, 750 Palestinians, and others. 

Some 68% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 32% are women.

There are some 46,730 children below the age of 18.