Africa, small island developing states vs Malaysia: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates

Africa, small island developing states
7,128 Persons
in 2050
Malaysia
41,032 Persons
in 2050
Africa, small island developing states rank
42nd
Malaysia rank
46th

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates over time

  • Africa, small island developing states
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 41,032 Persons against 7,128 Persons in Africa, small island developing states, a difference of 33,904 Persons.

That makes Malaysia's figure about 5.8 times Africa, small island developing states's.

Across all 43 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.

Africa, small island developing states ranks 42nd and Malaysia ranks 46th of 48 regions.

Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa, small island developing states Malaysia Difference Ahead
1990s 3,337 Persons 19,895 Persons 16,558 Persons Malaysia
2000s 3,944 Persons 25,611 Persons 21,667 Persons Malaysia
2010s 4,628 Persons 30,808 Persons 26,180 Persons Malaysia
2020s 5,355 Persons 34,824 Persons 29,469 Persons Malaysia
2030s 5,765 Persons 36,688 Persons 30,923 Persons Malaysia
2040s 6,490 Persons 39,280 Persons 32,790 Persons Malaysia
2050s 7,128 Persons 41,032 Persons 33,904 Persons Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates, Africa, small island developing states or Malaysia?
Malaysia, at 41,032 Persons against 7,128 Persons in Africa, small island developing states as of 2050.
What is the difference in africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates between Africa, small island developing states and Malaysia?
33,904 Persons, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa, small island developing states and Malaysia?
43 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2050.
How do Africa, small island developing states and Malaysia rank globally for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 05 - demographic estimates?
Africa, small island developing states ranks 42nd and Malaysia ranks 46th of 48 regions.
Where does this data come from?
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates — Population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates — Population
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
246 places, 10,557 data points, 1990–2050
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 5 shows figures on population, broken down by rural and urban population, as well as old-age and child-dependency ratios.