Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Malaysia

Malaysia: Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum was 148.85 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
148.85
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
40th
of 181 countries
All-time high
193.36
in 2015
All-time low
0.0914
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Malaysia, 2000–2024

0501001502002000201220242000: 0.0912001: 12002: 6.52003: 37.32004: 40.82005: 41.92006: 34.72007: 25.32008: 33.82009: 36.52010: 39.52011: 37.42012: 39.22013: 142.52014: 166.92015: 193.42016: 177.12017: 146.82018: 1272019: 151.42020: 1472021: 1442022: 136.72023: 138.32024: 148.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Malaysia recorded 148.85 for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in 2024.

That represents a change of up 7.6% on the previous year and down 10.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Malaysia peaked at 193.36 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.0914, in 2000.

Malaysia ranks 40th of 181 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 25.8 0.0914 41.91 10
2010s 122.12 37.44 193.36 10
2020s 142.97 136.71 148.85 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Malaysia?
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum in Malaysia was 148.85 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 193.36 in 2015.
What is the lowest asylum seekers refugees country of asylum recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0914 in 2000.
How does Malaysia rank for asylum seekers refugees country of asylum?
Malaysia ranks 40th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is asylum seekers refugees country of asylum rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Asylum seekers refugees country of asylum
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 4,083 data points, 2000–2024
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