Malaysia vs Thailand: Migrant populations
Malaysia
3.81 million
in 2024
Thailand
3.18 million
in 2024
Malaysia rank
18th
Thailand rank
21st
Migrant populations over time
- Malaysia
- Thailand
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 3.81 million against 3.18 million in Thailand, a difference of 627,110.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.2 times Thailand's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 18th and Thailand ranks 21st of 228 countries.
Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.17 million | 279,750 | 890,450 | Malaysia |
| 2000s | 1.89 million | 1.24 million | 655,528 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 3.30 million | 2.75 million | 553,340 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 3.76 million | 3.10 million | 665,400 | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, Malaysia or Thailand?
- Malaysia, at 3.81 million against 3.18 million in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between Malaysia and Thailand?
- 627,110, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Thailand?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Malaysia and Thailand rank globally for migrant populations?
- Malaysia ranks 18th and Thailand ranks 21st of 228 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Migrant populations. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.