Malaysia vs Southern Asia (UNSDG): New internal displacements
Malaysia
148,207
in 2025
Southern Asia (UNSDG)
15.19 million
in 2025
Malaysia rank
37th
Southern Asia (UNSDG) rank
34th
New internal displacements over time
- Malaysia
- Southern Asia (UNSDG)
How they compare
Southern Asia (UNSDG) currently reports 15.19 million against 148,207 in Malaysia, a difference of 15.05 million.
That makes Southern Asia (UNSDG)'s figure about 102.5 times Malaysia's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Southern Asia (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Malaysia ranks 37th and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 34th of 170 countries.
Southern Asia (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Southern Asia (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,000 | 7.59 million | 7.59 million | Southern Asia (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 63,202 | 7.20 million | 7.14 million | Southern Asia (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 149,666 | 9.42 million | 9.27 million | Southern Asia (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher new internal displacements, Malaysia or Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- Southern Asia (UNSDG), at 15.19 million against 148,207 in Malaysia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in new internal displacements between Malaysia and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- 15.05 million, with Southern Asia (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do Malaysia and Southern Asia (UNSDG) rank globally for new internal displacements?
- Malaysia ranks 37th and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 34th of 170 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as New internal displacements. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.