Malaysia vs North America (World Bank regions): Total population by age

Malaysia
174.05
in 2023
North America (World Bank regions)
3,842
in 2023
Malaysia rank
40th
North America (World Bank regions) rank
37th

Total population by age over time

  • Malaysia
  • North America (World Bank regions)
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How they compare

North America (World Bank regions) currently reports 3,842 against 174.05 in Malaysia, a difference of 3,668.

That makes North America (World Bank regions)'s figure about 22.1 times Malaysia's.

Across all 74 years both countries report, North America (World Bank regions) has been ahead every year.

Malaysia ranks 40th and North America (World Bank regions) ranks 37th of 234 countries.

North America (World Bank regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 8 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia North America (World Bank regions) Difference Ahead
1950s 17.2 987.92 970.72 North America (World Bank regions)
1960s 16.59 1,203 1,186 North America (World Bank regions)
1970s 25.24 1,458 1,433 North America (World Bank regions)
1980s 35.44 1,789 1,753 North America (World Bank regions)
1990s 48.65 2,043 1,994 North America (World Bank regions)
2000s 71.59 2,050 1,979 North America (World Bank regions)
2010s 112.01 2,893 2,781 North America (World Bank regions)
2020s 162.13 3,665 3,503 North America (World Bank regions)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total population by age, Malaysia or North America (World Bank regions)?
North America (World Bank regions), at 3,842 against 174.05 in Malaysia as of 2023.
What is the difference in total population by age between Malaysia and North America (World Bank regions)?
3,668, with North America (World Bank regions) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and North America (World Bank regions)?
74 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2023.
How do Malaysia and North America (World Bank regions) rank globally for total population by age?
Malaysia ranks 40th and North America (World Bank regions) ranks 37th of 234 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Total population by age (70 years old)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
389 places, 28,786 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed