Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of the end of February 2026, there are some 215,600 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
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As of the end of February 2026, there are some 215,600 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
- Some 193,824 are from Myanmar, comprising some 126,144 Rohingyas, 15,774 Chins, and 33,002 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
- The remaining individuals are some 21,776 refugees and asylum-seekers from over 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 5,760 Pakistanis, 3,193 Yemenis, 2,945 Somalis, 2,931 Afghans, 2,471 Syrians, 1,043 Sri Lankans, 514 Palestinians, 420 Iraqis, and others.
Some 46% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 24% are women.
There are some 64,680 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.
Any increase in numbers of registered refugees are as a result of UNHCR’s own capacity to conduct registration.