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Figures at a glance in Malaysia

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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.

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.

 

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.