New internal displacements in Malaysia
Malaysia: New internal displacements was 148,207 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
148,207
Change on year
down 37.3%
World rank
37th
of 170 countries
All-time high
255,711
in 2014
All-time low
4,000
in 2008
Years of data
17
2008–2025
New internal displacements in Malaysia, 2008–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new internal displacements in Malaysia is 148,207, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 37.3% on the previous year and up 619.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in Malaysia peaked at 255,711 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 4,000, in 2008.
Malaysia ranks 37th of 170 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,000 | 4,000 | 4,000 | 1 |
| 2010s | 63,202 | 18,475 | 255,711 | 10 |
| 2020s | 149,666 | 23,418 | 236,191 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
More population data for Malaysia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 41,032 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8625 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.1472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.278 (2100)
- Population density 134 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.91 million (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.278 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 0.8627 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.4516 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 138,417 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in Malaysia?
- New internal displacements in Malaysia was 148,207 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 255,711 in 2014.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,000 in 2008.
- How does Malaysia rank for new internal displacements?
- Malaysia ranks 37th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 619.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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