Figures at a glance in Malaysia
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Figures at a glance in Malaysia
As of end January 2024, there are some 186,490 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
As of end January 2024, there are some 186,490 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR in Malaysia.
- Some 163,630 are from Myanmar, comprising some 108,310 Rohingyas, 25,220 Chins, and 30,100 other ethnic groups from conflict-affected areas or fleeing persecution in Myanmar.
- The remaining individuals are some 22,860 refugees and asylum-seekers from 50 countries fleeing war and persecution, including some 6,280 Pakistanis, 3,220 Yemenis, 2,900 Afghans, , 2,790 Somalis, 2,770 Syrians, 1,260 Sri Lankans, 670 Iraqis, 610 Palestinians, and others.
Some 66% of refugees and asylum-seekers are men, while 34% are women.
There are some 52,300 children below the age of 18.
UNHCR statistics does not map or reflect new arrivals into the country.
Any increase in numbers of registered refugees are as a result of UNHCR’s own capacity to conduct registration.
According to data obtained from refugees, in general, there have been no significant refugee arrivals since 2013, and total numbers of overall new arrivals have declined significantly from then until now.
Any increase in numbers of registered refugees are as a result of UNHCR’s own capacity to conduct registration.
According to data obtained from refugees, in general, there have been no significant refugee arrivals since 2013, and total numbers of overall new arrivals have declined significantly from then until now.
Overall Population Overview
