Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of end December 2024, there are some 192,240 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
As of end December 2024, there are some 192,240 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
· Some 170,530 are from Myanmar, comprising some 111,670 Rohingyas, 27,700 Chins, and 31,150 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
· The remaining individuals are some 21,700 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 5,700 Pakistanis, 3,140 Yemenis, 2,800 Somalis, 2,750 Afghans, 2,680 Syrians, 1,100 Sri Lankans, 560 Palestinians, 510 Iraqis, and others.
Some 65% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 35% are women.
There are some 54,930 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.
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.