Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Malaysia

Malaysia: Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate was -0.4516 % change on previous year in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-0.4516 % change on previous year
World rank
59th
of 215 countries
All-time high
1.06 % change on previous year
in 1991
All-time low
-7.44 % change on previous year
in 2021
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Malaysia, 1961–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Malaysia stood at -0.4516 % change on previous year.

The figure is up 22.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Malaysia peaked at 1.06 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -7.44 % change on previous year, in 2021.

That places Malaysia 59th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s -2.38 % change on previous year -3.58 % change on previous year -0.7018 % change on previous year 9
1970s -2.29 % change on previous year -2.64 % change on previous year -1.97 % change on previous year 10
1980s -2.08 % change on previous year -5.4 % change on previous year -0.8178 % change on previous year 10
1990s -0.7571 % change on previous year -3.32 % change on previous year 1.06 % change on previous year 10
2000s -3.16 % change on previous year -5.31 % change on previous year 0.4441 % change on previous year 10
2010s -2.21 % change on previous year -3.55 % change on previous year 0.4198 % change on previous year 10
2020s -2.73 % change on previous year -7.44 % change on previous year 0 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 56 Uzbekistan, Republic of -0.4 % change on previous year compare
  2. 57 Georgia -0.442 % change on previous year compare
  3. 58 Syrian Arab Republic -0.4425 % change on previous year compare
  4. 60 Fiji, Republic of -0.4822 % change on previous year compare
  5. 61 Sint Maarten, Kingdom of the Netherlands -0.4838 % change on previous year compare
  6. 62 South Africa -0.4964 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 215 places β†’

More population data for Malaysia

All data for Malaysia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Malaysia?
Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate in Malaysia was -0.4516 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 1.06 % change on previous year in 1991.
What is the lowest fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was -7.44 % change on previous year in 2021.
How does Malaysia rank for fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate?
Malaysia ranks 59th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
Is fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility vs unmet contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Fertility vs unmet contraception, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
215 places, 13,726 data points, 1961–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Fertility vs unmet contraception. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.