Iceland vs Malaysia: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum
Iceland
165.72
in 2025
Malaysia
175.14
in 2025
Iceland rank
33rd
Malaysia rank
32nd
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum over time
- Iceland
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 175.14 against 165.72 in Iceland, a difference of 9.42.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.1 times Iceland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 33rd and Malaysia ranks 32nd of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and Malaysia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.36 | 25.8 | 22.44 | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 66.39 | 122.12 | 55.73 | Malaysia |
| 2020s | 260.88 | 148.33 | 112.54 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher asylum seekers refugees country of asylum, Iceland or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 175.14 against 165.72 in Iceland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in asylum seekers refugees country of asylum between Iceland and Malaysia?
- 9.42, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and Malaysia?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Iceland and Malaysia rank globally for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
- Iceland ranks 33rd and Malaysia ranks 32nd of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.