Figures at a glance in Malaysia

As of end May 2025, there are some 200,260 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia. 

• Some 179,020 are from Myanmar, comprising some 117,670 Rohingyas, 29,620 Chins, and 31,730 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar. 
• The remaining individuals are some 21,230 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 5,650 Pakistanis, 3,050 Yemenis, 2,780 Somalis, 2,770 Afghans, , 2,520 Syrians, 1,030 Sri Lankans, 500 Palestinians, 440 Iraqis, and others.  

Some 64% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 36% are women.

There are some 59,250 children below the age of 18.